[6] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on May 26, 2001, conducted by Kenneth Johnson, a general authority and president of the church’s Australia/New Zealand Area.

[7] The site chosen for the temple was the location of a stake center built in 1956, making it one of Australia’s oldest Latter-day Saint meetinghouses.

The Brisbane Australia Temple was dedicated on 15 June 2003 by LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley.

Designed by Phillips, Smith, Conwell Architects, the temple's architecture reflects both the cultural heritage of the Brisbane area and its spiritual significance to the church.

[10] The temple is on a 0.86-acre plot overlooking the Brisbane River, with surrounding landscaping of water fountains, palm trees, and stepped gardens.

[4] Additionally, the first ordinance room “features a mural on three walls painted by Utah artist, Linda Curly-Christensen.

The design has elements representing Latter-day Saint symbolism, to provide deeper spiritual meaning to the temple's appearance and function.

Symbolism is important to church members and include the statue of the angel Moroni on top of the temple’s spire.