Queen’s Wharf in Brisbane Opens Amid Licensing Issues

The staged opening of Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf has arrived, with the Star Grand Hotel and casino, Sky Deck viewing platform, events centre, and bike path attracting around 10,000 visitors on its opening day.
The nearby Neville Bonner Bridge also opened on Aug, 29, ready to connect pedestrians from South Bank to Queen’s Wharf.
“In addition to new world-class hotels, event venues and a stunning riverside precinct, this landmark development will further catapult Brisbane’s reputation on the world stage as a must-do destination,” he said in a statement.
Premier Steven Miles was optimistic about the contribution of the $3.6 billion (US$2.4 billion), 12-hectare precinct.
“Queen’s Wharf will be the biggest new integrated resort development to open in the world for years to come,” he said.
Last year, Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath said the community expected The Star, at the absolute minimum, to control gambling harm and money laundering.
Star Brisbane CEO Daniel Finch said the company had recently increased measures on money laundering and harm minimisation fronts.
“We have an enormous team now. We have protocols in place and we are well and truly on our way to suitability,” he said.
All 340 rooms at the new Star Grand hotel were fully booked for the hotel’s opening night and through the weekend.