The Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements Bill has been proposed by the Queensland Parliament, which outlines the proposed structure of the Organising Committee.

The Organising Committee is set to feature 14 members under the laws, at least half of which must be women, and two athlete positions.

Swimmer Bronte Barratt was nominated last month by the Australian Olympic Committee for one of the athlete positions, with Fearnley set to take up a role as the Paralympic representative.

Paralympics Australia’s Athlete Commission voted for Fearnley as their preferred choice, with the wheelchair racer’s work advocating for inclusion, diversity and the rights of people with a disability highlighted.

There is also a dedicated space for an indigenous representative.

Five independent directors will each be appointed by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, while International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president John Coates is also expected to serve on the Organising Committee.

"From an athletes’ perspective, the 2032 Games can be the best in history, I have no doubt about that," Fearnley said.

"But the transformational effects of an Olympic and Paralympic Games here in Australia can be profound, not just in a sporting context.

"I can’t think of a greater global showcase of diversity and inclusion than the Paralympic Games.

"The societal change that these Games can bring to Australians over the next decade, including the millions within our disability community, will be one of the biggest motivating factors for me as part of this process.

"Whether they are physical, social, educational, economic or all of the above, the benefits of these Games can set us up for generations to come. 

"It's an incredible opportunity that I’m so excited to be part of."

Fearnley made his Paralympic debut the last time Australia hosted the Games back in 2000, where he secured a silver medal in front of his home crowd.

The Australian great won T54 5,000 metres and marathon gold medals at Athens 2004, before defending his marathon title at Beijing 2008.

Fearnley’s final Paralympic appearance came at Rio 2016, with his medal haul across five Games being three gold, seven silver and three bronze medals.

He retired following the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, where he secured his second career gold medal at the multi-sport event.

Fearnley is set to join Paralympics Australia President Jock O’Callaghan as a Paralympic representative on the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee.

"As perhaps Australia’s best known Paralympian, Kurt earned his reputation in the sporting arena as a fierce competitor and deeply proud Australian," said Palaszczuk.

“But the skills he will bring to the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee run much deeper than that. Kurt is both an analytical and pragmatic thinker who understands business, the media and, of course, elite sport.

“When you put all that together, you have an exceptional representative for our Organising Committee and I have no doubt Kurt’s input will be of enormous assistance as we set about building the foundations for a magnificent Games for Queensland and Australia.”

Brisbane was officially awarded the Olympic and Paralympic Games in July having entered exclusive dialogue with the International Olympic Committee earlier in the year.