Queensland Ministers in Dark Over Olympic Assessment

Queensland ministers have been unable to confirm whether they have read the full assessment into the suitability of Rockhampton's Fitzroy River to host Olympic events, almost a week after the premier announced it had passed "with flying colours".

The technical assessment, conducted by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) and marine engineering firm WaterProof, has also not been released publicly.

Premier David Crisafulli announced in state parliament on Thursday that the Fitzroy River had been endorsed by international governing bodies to host rowing and canoe sprint events for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

"It's official, signed, sealed and delivered," Mr Crisafulli said.

Concerns have been raised about the Fitzroy River's current and crocodiles.

The assessment included extensive on-water investigations and modelling to understand how the course would perform under a range of conditions, weather patterns, water levels and flood risk.

When questioned on Tuesday, Tourism and Environment Minister Andrew Powell said he had not read the full assessment but that it was a "normal part of the process in the lead-up to hosting the Games".

"My understanding is we got advice from the international bodies of rowing and canoeing that said their assessment showed the Fitzroy River is ready to host a fantastic 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games," he said.

When asked why the full assessment had not been released, Mr Powell said it was "not my report".

On Monday, Mr Crisafulli would not answer whether he had read the full technical assessment, noting the government was not involved in the process.

"I can only point to you for the comments of the experts," he said. "I have read the comments. I make the observation it has passed with flying colours."

Deputy Premier and Infrastructure Minister Jarrod Bleijie also did not say whether he had read the full assessment when he fronted reporters in Rockhampton on Monday.

Member for Rockhampton Donna Kirkland, whose region is set to benefit from hosting Olympic rowing, would also not confirm she had read the independent technical assessment.

"It's not my report to see, but World Rowing has advised based on the analysis, the mighty Fitzroy River is capable of providing fair competition conditions during the Games, consistent with Olympic and Paralympic Rowing requirements," Ms Kirkland said.

"We're now focused on delivering a world-class event on a world-class course."

Rowing Queensland chief executive Anthea O'Loughlin said the sporting body had not seen the technical report.

"We note the technical assessment is one phase of the Project Validation Report process in connection with the venue," Ms O'Loughlin said.

"Rowing Queensland is not involved in this process but is ready to respond to the needs of key stakeholders as it progresses."

Rowing Australia confirmed it has also not seen the independent report.

"Rowing Australia acknowledges that the independent report and confirmation that the Rockhampton Flatwater Course can provide a safe, fair and consistent field of play under the conditions assessed, suitable for Olympic and Paralympic Rowing and Canoe Sprint competitions," a spokesperson said.

Several governing bodies acknowledged the confirmation the Rockhampton course could provide a "safe, fair and consistent field of play under the conditions assessed".

However, the governing bodies said as part of the next phase of venue planning, "several additional elements are requested to be confirmed".

Nationals leader Matt Canavan said the Fitzroy River ticked all the boxes for the 2032 Games.

Opposition Leader Steven Miles said the premier should have read the report before he made the announcement in parliament.

"Frankly, I think as each day passes more questions are coming up about what the government is doing," he said.

"The government said there was a report, and the way that can prove that is by releasing the report."