The Coorparoo Bowls Club, known for being one of the last non-pokie venues in Brisbane, is at the center of a controversy as rumors suggest that Bowls Queensland intends to sell the site. Despite pressure from local, state, and federal politicians, Bowls Queensland has maintained silence about its intentions regarding the club. Politicians, including local state MP Joe Kelly and Coorparoo councillor Fiona Cunningham, have voiced concerns and urged the organization to clarify the situation.

Local MP Joe Kelly indicated on ABC Radio Brisbane that he believes Bowls Queensland is nearing a contract agreement with a property developer, heightening the urgency of the situation. The secrecy surrounding the potential sale has sparked significant backlash from the community, who fear losing a valuable recreational space. The Coorparoo Bowls Club was sold to Bowls Queensland in 2009 for a nominal fee with the expectation that it would remain a community asset.

In response to the speculated sale, a protest is scheduled to take place at the bowls club, organized by Kelly and Cunningham, aimed at rallying community support to safeguard the venue from commercialization. This event underscores the community's commitment to preserving local, non-gambling recreational facilities, reflecting broader concerns about the influence of commercial development on public spaces.