Australia has a proven track record of hosting major international events including the Sydney Olympics in 2000, the Commonwealth Games in 2006 and World Youth Day in 2008.
The Department is currently working with the Department of Health and Ageing on the Australian Government’s involvement in the Football Federation Australia’s bid to host the Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup in 2018 or 2022. In addition to its whole of government coordination role, the Department contributes to policy development on international events and event bids, particularly in relation to the tourism benefits of each event.