{"id":"nsw:sl-2025-0489","name":"Major Events Regulation 2025","slug":"major-events-regulation-2025","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"489 of 2025","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":174040,"registerId":"nsw-sl-2025-0489-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary\n\nPart 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of regulation","content":"#### 1 Name of regulation\n\n1 Name of regulation\n\n> This regulation is the [Major Events Regulation 2025](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2025-0489).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This regulation commences on the day on which this regulation is published on the NSW legislation website.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n3 Definitions\n\n> In this regulation—\n> \n> AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, for Part 2—see section 5.\n> \n> associated events, for Part 2—see section 5.\n> \n> the Act means the [Major Events Act 2009](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2009-073).\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The Act and the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this regulation.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026","content":"# Part 2 AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026\n\nPart 2 AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of part","content":"#### 4 Application of part\n\n4 Application of part\n\n> This part applies in relation to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 5 Definitions\n\n5 Definitions\n\n> In this part—\n> \n> AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 means the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 and associated events.\n> \n> associated events means an event directly associated with the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 and includes training sessions, competitions, official ceremonies, community events, media events and broadcast centre activities.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 as major event","content":"#### 6 Declaration of AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 as major event\n\n6 Declaration of AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 as major event\n\n> > (1) For the Act, section 5(1) the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 is declared to be a major event.\n> > \n> > Note—\n> > \n> > The Act, section 5A(1) enables the Minister to, by order published in the Gazette, specify certain matters in relation to a declared major event.\n> \n> > (2) For the Act, section 5(4), the AFC Women’s Asian Cup comprises a women’s football tournament sanctioned by the Asian Football Confederation and associated events taking place in New South Wales during the major event period at the major event area.\n> > \n> > Note—\n> > \n> > The Act, sections 4B and 5A provide for the major event area to be declared and the major event period and area to be specified by the Minister by order published in the Gazette.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Responsible authority","content":"#### 7 Responsible authority\n\n7 Responsible authority\n\n> For the Act, section 6(a), Destination NSW is designated.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of the Act, section 38","content":"#### 8 Application of the Act, section 38\n\n8 Application of the Act, section 38\n\n> For the Act, section 13(2), the Act, section 38 is declared to apply to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"8A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Government agencies the Minister may direct to co-operate","content":"#### 8A Government agencies the Minister may direct to co-operate\n\n8A Government agencies the Minister may direct to co-operate\n\n> For the Act, section 16(2), the following government agencies are prescribed—\n> \n> > (a) City of Parramatta Council,\n> \n> > (b) the Sydney Olympic Park Authority constituted under the [Sydney Olympic Park Authority Act 2001](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2001-057),\n> \n> > (c) TfNSW.\n> \n> **s 8A:** Ins 2025 (672), Sch 1\\[1\\].","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applications for approvals to sell or distribute prescribed articles","content":"#### 9 Applications for approvals to sell or distribute prescribed articles\n\n9 Applications for approvals to sell or distribute prescribed articles\n\n> > (1) This section applies if the Minister has made a Ministerial order declaring that the Act, section 37 applies to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.\n> \n> > (2) For the Act, section 37(8), an application for a prescribed articles sales approval must be made in accordance with this section.\n> \n> > (3) The application must—\n> > \n> > > (a) be made in writing to the responsible authority, and\n> > \n> > > (b) be accompanied by the fee, if any, determined by the responsible authority, and\n> > \n> > > (c) specify the controlled area in relation to which the approval is sought, and\n> > \n> > > (d) include the information and be accompanied by the documents the responsible authority requires to enable the responsible authority to properly consider and decide the application, and\n> > \n> > > (e) be lodged with the responsible authority at least 14 days, or a shorter period determined by the responsible authority, before the beginning of the sales control period.\n> \n> > (4) The responsible authority may require an applicant to give the authority additional information or documents before deciding the application.\n> \n> > (5) The responsible authority may waive or reduce a fee referred to in subsection (3)(b).\n> \n> > (6) The responsible authority must decide an application by—\n> > \n> > > (a) granting the application unconditionally or subject to conditions, or\n> > \n> > > (b) refusing the application.\n> \n> > (7) As soon as practicable after deciding the application, the responsible authority must give the applicant written notice of the decision.\n> \n> > (8) Despite subsection (6), the responsible authority may refuse to decide an application if the applicant contravenes—\n> > \n> > > (a) the requirements of subsection (3), or\n> > \n> > > (b) a requirement to give information under subsection (4).\n> \n> > (9) The responsible authority is taken to have refused an application if the responsible authority fails to give an applicant written notice of a decision before the beginning of the period for which the approval is sought.\n> \n> > (10) In this section—\n> > \n> > prescribed articles sales approval means the approval of the responsible authority to sell or distribute a prescribed article during the sales control period in a controlled area for the Act, section 37.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"9A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Official title and official insignia","content":"#### 9A Official title and official insignia\n\n9A Official title and official insignia\n\n> > (1) For the Act, section 42(3), definition of official insignia, the logos, symbols and other designs approved by the responsible authority and published in Government Gazette No 473 of 14 November 2025 are prescribed.\n> \n> > (2) For the Act, section 42(3), definition of official title, “AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026” is prescribed.\n> \n> **s 9A:** Ins 2025 (672), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Delegation of responsible authority’s functions in relation to AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026","content":"#### 10 Delegation of responsible authority’s functions in relation to AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026\n\n10 Delegation of responsible authority’s functions in relation to AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026\n\n> For the Act, section 68(3)(d), the Local Organising Committee AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Pty Ltd, ABN 63 681 496 006 is prescribed.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Delegation to authorised officers","content":"#### 11 Delegation to authorised officers\n\n11 Delegation to authorised officers\n\n> For the Act, section 69A(2)(c), the following classes of persons are prescribed—\n> \n> > (a) employees of the Local Organising Committee AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Pty Ltd, ABN 63 681 496 006,\n> \n> > (b) employees of contractors and subcontractors engaged by the Local Organising Committee AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Pty Ltd, ABN 63 681 496 006 for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Visit by President of Israel","content":"# Part 3 Visit by President of Israel\n\nPart 3 Visit by President of Israel\n\n**pt 3:** Ins 2026 (37), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition","content":"#### 12 Definition\n\n12 Definition\n\n> In this part—\n> \n> Israeli Presidential Visit means the Australian Government’s Guest of Government visit by the Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, and other Israeli dignitaries, in the aftermath of the 14 December 2025 Bondi terrorist attack.\n> \n> **s 12:** Rep 2026 (37), Sch 1\\[1\\]. Ins 2026 (37), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of part","content":"#### 13 Application of part\n\n13 Application of part\n\n> This part applies in relation to the Israeli Presidential Visit.\n> \n> **s 13:** Ins 2026 (37), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of Israeli Presidential Visit as major event","content":"#### 14 Declaration of Israeli Presidential Visit as major event\n\n14 Declaration of Israeli Presidential Visit as major event\n\n> For the Act, section 5(1), the Israeli Presidential Visit is declared a major event.\n> \n> **s 14:** Ins 2026 (37), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Description of major event","content":"#### 15 Description of major event\n\n15 Description of major event\n\n> > (1) For the Act, section 5(4), the major event is the Israeli Presidential Visit.\n> \n> > (2) The Israeli Presidential Visit is taking place in Sydney from 9 February 2026 to 12 February 2026.\n> \n> **s 15:** Ins 2026 (37), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Responsible authority","content":"#### 16 Responsible authority\n\n16 Responsible authority\n\n> For the Act, section 6(a), the Commissioner of Police is designated the responsible authority for the Israeli Presidential Visit.\n> \n> **s 16:** Ins 2026 (37), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Penalty notices","content":"# Part 4 Penalty notices\n\nPart 4 Penalty notices\n\n**pt 4:** Ins 2026 (37), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition","content":"#### 17 Definition\n\n17 Definition\n\n> In this part—\n> \n> applied provision means a provision of the Act, Part 4 declared to apply, under the Act, section 13, to a major event.\n> \n> **s 17:** Ins 2026 (37), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of part","content":"#### 18 Application of part\n\n18 Application of part\n\n> This part applies to an applied provision only in relation to a major event to which the applied provision applies.\n> \n> **s 18:** Ins 2026 (37), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Penalty notices","content":"#### 19 Penalty notices\n\n19 Penalty notices\n\n> > (1) For the Act, section 73(2) and (4)—\n> > \n> > > (a) each offence created by an applied provision specified in Schedule 1 is an offence for which a penalty notice may be issued, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the amount payable for the penalty notice is the amount specified opposite the applied provision in the first column.\n> \n> > (2) If the applied provision is qualified by words that restrict the operation of the provision to limited kinds of offences or to offences committed in limited circumstances, the penalty notice may be issued only for—\n> > \n> > > (a) that limited kind of offence, or\n> > \n> > > (b) an offence committed in those limited circumstances.\n> \n> **s 19:** Ins 2026 (37), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Penalty notice offences","content":"# Schedule 1 Penalty notice offences\n\nSchedule 1 Penalty notice offences\n\nsection 19\n\n| Provision of the Act | Penalty |\n| Section 24(1) | $220 |\n| Section 25(4) | $220 |\n| Section 30(1) | $330 |\n| Section 30(2) | $330 |\n| Section 30(3) | $330 |\n| Section 30(4) | $330 |\n| Section 30(5) | $330 |\n| Section 37(2) | $550 |\n| Section 37(4)— |  |\n| (a) for an individual | $550 |\n| (b) otherwise | $825 |\n| Section 38(2)— |  |\n| (a) for an individual | $22,000 |\n| (b) otherwise | $33,000 |\n| Section 39(4)— |  |\n| (a) for an individual | $2,750 |\n| (b) otherwise | $8,250 |\n| Section 39A(2) |  |\n| (a) for an individual | $2,750 |\n| (b) otherwise | $8,250 |\n| Section 40(2) |  |\n| (a) for an individual | $22,000 |\n| (b) otherwise | $33,000 |\n| Section 41(1) | $220 |\n| Section 42(1) |  |\n| (a) for an individual | $2,200 |\n| (b) otherwise | $3,300 |\n| Section 43(4) | $220 |\n| Section 44(1) | $110 |\n| Section 46(5) | $550 |\n| Section 48(2) | $550 |\n| Section 59(2) |  |\n| (a) for an individual | $550 and, for a continuing offence, an additional $220 for each additional day the offence continues |\n| (b) otherwise | $2,750 and, for a continuing offence, an additional $1,100 for each additional day the offence continues |\n\n**sch 1:** Am 2026 (37), Sch 1\\[3\\].","sortOrder":25}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation originally focused solely on the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 (a sporting event). It was subsequently expanded via amendment in 2026 to include Part 3 covering the Israeli Presidential Visit—a diplomatic/security event triggered by a specific terrorist attack. This represents a significant expansion beyond the original sporting purpose to encompass ad hoc high-security diplomatic visits, effectively making the regulation a vehicle for any major event requiring special legal controls, not just planned sporting tournaments."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple insertion amendments noted (e.g., 'Ins 2025 (672)', 'Ins 2026 (37)') indicating the regulation has been modified since original publication","Cross-references to primary legislation (Major Events Act 2009) require reading both documents together to understand full effect","Conditional application: Part 2 provisions only apply if Minister makes specific orders (e.g., section 9(1) contingent on Ministerial order for section 37)","Nested definitions: 'AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026' defined to include 'associated events', which is itself defined with a non-exhaustive list","Dual penalty structures: Most offences specify different penalties for individuals versus corporations (e.g., $22,000 vs $33,000)","Delegated authority spread across multiple entities: Destination NSW, Local Organising Committee, contractors/subcontractors, and Police Commissioner for different events"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation declares two separate events as 'major events' under NSW law, giving them special legal protections and controls.\n\n**Part 2: AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026**\nThis section sets up the framework for the women's football tournament coming to NSW in 2026. It:\n- Declares the tournament and its associated events (training, ceremonies, community events, etc.) as a 'major event'\n- Names Destination NSW as the government agency in charge\n- Allows the Minister to direct specific agencies to cooperate: Parramatta Council, Sydney Olympic Park Authority, and Transport for NSW\n- Sets out how businesses can apply for approval to sell merchandise in controlled areas around the event\n- Prescribes the official name and logos that cannot be used without permission\n- Allows the Local Organising Committee to handle certain functions and authorises their staff (and contractors) to enforce rules\n\n**Part 3: Visit by President of Israel**\nThis section was added later to cover a specific diplomatic visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Sydney in February 2026, following the Bondi terrorist attack in December 2025. It:\n- Declares this visit a 'major event' under the same law\n- Names the NSW Police Commissioner as the responsible authority (rather than a tourism agency)\n- Specifies the visit runs from 9–12 February 2026\n\n**Part 4: Penalty notices**\nThis section sets fines for breaking major event laws. It includes a schedule listing specific offences and their penalties, ranging from $110 for minor infringements up to $33,000 for corporations committing serious offences like unauthorised advertising or trading in major event areas."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This regulation narrows and operationalises the Major Events Act by declaring two named events as \"major events\" and applying specific Act provisions to them (AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026: s 6; Israeli Presidential Visit: s 14–15). It also extends the Act’s practical reach by prescribing responsible authorities (ss 7, 16), directing cooperating agencies (s 8A), delegating functions to a private Local Organising Committee and its contractors (ss 10–11), and fixing penalty‑notice offences and amounts (s 19; Schedule 1). These measures change how and to whom the Act’s powers and compliance burdens apply for the named events."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple event‑specific declarations and cross‑references to the Major Events Act, requiring linkage between the regulation and the Act (see ss 6, 14, notes referencing Act s 5A and s 5(4)).","Designations of different responsible authorities for different events (Destination NSW for the Cup (s 7); Commissioner of Police for the Israeli Visit (s 16)), adding operational complexity.","Prescribed cooperating government agencies which the Minister may direct (s 8A), creating inter‑agency coordination obligations.","Delegation of responsible authority functions to a private Local Organising Committee and prescription of classes of authorised officers including contractor employees (ss 10–11), blurring public/private role boundaries and requiring contract oversight.","Detailed application and decision process for sales approvals with time limits, information requirements, fee discretion and power to refuse or deem refusal (s 9(2)–(9)), producing administrative burdens for applicants and decision makers.","Prescribed official insignia and title tied to Gazette publication (s 9A), imposing intellectual property/compliance rules for traders.","Introduction of penalty notices across multiple Act provisions with varied amounts, distinctions between individuals and others, and continuing offence daily charges (s 19; Schedule 1), increasing enforcement complexity and financial exposure.","Conditional application of certain Act provisions (e.g. sales control only if Minister orders s 37 applies) requiring ongoing ministerial orders to trigger specific powers (s 9(1) note)."],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation declares the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 and a specified Israeli Presidential Visit to be \"major events\" under the Major Events Act 2009. It designates responsible authorities, prescribes cooperating agencies and delegations (including a Local Organising Committee and contractor employees), sets approval processes and fees for selling prescribed articles, defines official insignia and titles, and establishes penalty‑notice offences with fixed fines. It affects event organisers, traders, contractors, government agencies and authorised officers by creating application and compliance obligations, decision discretions and monetary penalties."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on available metadata only, there is no evidence of scope change from original intent. The regulation appears to operate as a standard subordinate instrument supporting its parent Major Events Act. The multiple amendments (September 2025, December 2025, February 2026) may reflect refinements in scope, but without access to the full text or an explanatory memorandum, no scope drift can be confirmed or ruled out with certainty."},"complexity_factors":["Only metadata and status information was provided — no substantive provisions were available for analysis, limiting complexity assessment","Regulations of this type typically involve cross-referencing with a parent Act (the Major Events Act), adding interpretive complexity","Multiple amendments already made (three versions in under six months) suggest evolving and potentially complex operational requirements","Interaction with other regulatory frameworks (liquor licensing, crowd safety, planning laws, ticketing laws) is typical for major events legislation","Staged repeal mechanism adds a temporal compliance consideration for ongoing event operators","Score is conservatively low given the absence of substantive content to analyse"],"plain_english_summary":"The Major Events Regulation 2025 (NSW) sets detailed rules under the Major Events Act for declaring and managing large public gatherings — covering crowd control, ticketing, precinct access and organiser obligations. It affects event promoters, venue operators, traders, attendees and police/security.\n\nIt matters because it dictates what organisers must comply with and what attendees can expect; it has been updated twice since commencing in September 2025 and automatically expires on 1 September 2031."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/major-events-regulation-2025","history":"/api/acts/major-events-regulation-2025/history","analysis":"/api/acts/major-events-regulation-2025/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/major-events-regulation-2025/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/major-events-regulation-2025/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/major-events-regulation-2025/documents"}}