Australia has been represented in weightlifting / powerlifting at every Games since 1964 and winning a medal at every Games except 1984. Paralympic powerlifting has been competed at every Summer Paralympics since 1984. Weightlifting had been on the Paralympic program since 1964, however after the 1992 Games the International Paralympic Committee made the decision drop weightlifting and hold powerlifting events only.
Notable Australian athletes include:
Australian representatives in weightlifting and powerlifting.
Australia represented by:
Men – Michael Dow, Gary Hooper, Vic Renalson
Australia won three silver medals.
Australia represented by:
Men – Gary Hooper, Vic Renalson
Australia represented by:
Men – Dennis Kay, Terry Mason, Vic Renalson
Australia represented by:
Men – Terry Mason, Vic Renalson
Australia represented by:
Men – Barry Kalms, Brian McNicholl, John Sheil
Australia represented by:
Men – Brian McNicholl
Australia did not win any medals. Brian McNicholl came 4th in his event.
Australia represented in powerlifting by:
Men – Michael Farrell, Matthew Pobje
Australia represented in weightlifting by:
Men – Ray Epstein, Brian McNicholl, Arnie Money, Paul O'Brien, Col Richards
Australia represented by:
Men – Ray Epstein, Steve Green, Brian McNicholl