{"id":"qld:act-2001-084","name":"Major Sports Facilities Act 2001","slug":"major-sports-facilities-act-2001","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"84 of 2001","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":104629,"registerId":"qld-act-2001-084-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis Act may be cited as the Major Sports Facilities Act 2001 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.2\n\ns 2 om 2005 No. 6 s 3","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.3 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 2 defines particular words used in this Act.\ns 3 amd 2005 No. 6 s 4","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Major sports facilities","content":"# Major sports facilities","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of major sports facilities","content":"### sec.4 Declaration of major sports facilities\n\nA regulation may declare a facility that has the capacity to stage national or international sports, recreational or entertainment events, or special events, to be a major sports facility.\nOn the making of the declaration, property in the facility vests in the Authority.\nHowever, the declaration—\nmay be made only with the agreement of the person who is the owner of the facility; and\ndoes not affect any interest that another person had in the facility immediately before its making.\ns 4 amd 2006 No. 14 s 4\n(sec.4-ssec.1) A regulation may declare a facility that has the capacity to stage national or international sports, recreational or entertainment events, or special events, to be a major sports facility.\n(sec.4-ssec.2) On the making of the declaration, property in the facility vests in the Authority.\n(sec.4-ssec.3) However, the declaration— may be made only with the agreement of the person who is the owner of the facility; and does not affect any interest that another person had in the facility immediately before its making.\n- (a) may be made only with the agreement of the person who is the owner of the facility; and\n- (b) does not affect any interest that another person had in the facility immediately before its making.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Stadiums Queensland","content":"# Stadiums Queensland","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Establishment, functions and powers of Authority","content":"## Establishment, functions and powers of Authority","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Establishment of Authority","content":"### sec.5 Establishment of Authority\n\nStadiums Queensland (the Authority ) is established.\ns 5 amd 2008 No. 15 s 5","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Legal status of Authority","content":"### sec.6 Legal status of Authority\n\nThe Authority—\nis a body corporate; and\nhas a seal; and\nmay sue and be sued in its corporate name.\nThe Authority does not represent the State.\nSee section 26 in relation to the application of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .\ns 6 amd 2026 No. 3 s 36 sch 1\n(sec.6-ssec.1) The Authority— is a body corporate; and has a seal; and may sue and be sued in its corporate name.\n(sec.6-ssec.2) The Authority does not represent the State.\n- (a) is a body corporate; and\n- (b) has a seal; and\n- (c) may sue and be sued in its corporate name.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority’s functions","content":"### sec.7 Authority’s functions\n\nThe Authority’s functions are—\nto manage, operate, use and promote major sports facilities and facility land, including for a community purpose; and\nto undertake development of any of the following—\nmajor sports facilities;\nsports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities;\ninfrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and\nto provide services in relation to the operation and management of other facilities or land held or administered by the department and used for—\nsport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or\nspecial events.\nfreehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement\nland administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement\nland for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994\na facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department\nThe Authority must perform its functions in a way that—\nis consistent with sound commercial principles; and\nhas regard to the requirements of tenants of the facilities or land.\nAlso, the Authority must perform its functions under subsection (1) (c) in a way that does not adversely affect the performance of its functions under subsection (1) (a) or (b) .\ns 7 amd 2008 No. 15 s 6 ; 2022 No. 26 s 3\n(sec.7-ssec.1) The Authority’s functions are— to manage, operate, use and promote major sports facilities and facility land, including for a community purpose; and to undertake development of any of the following— major sports facilities; sports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities; infrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and to provide services in relation to the operation and management of other facilities or land held or administered by the department and used for— sport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or special events. freehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement land administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement land for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994 a facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department\n(sec.7-ssec.2) The Authority must perform its functions in a way that— is consistent with sound commercial principles; and has regard to the requirements of tenants of the facilities or land.\n(sec.7-ssec.3) Also, the Authority must perform its functions under subsection (1) (c) in a way that does not adversely affect the performance of its functions under subsection (1) (a) or (b) .\n- (a) to manage, operate, use and promote major sports facilities and facility land, including for a community purpose; and\n- (b) to undertake development of any of the following— (i) major sports facilities; (ii) sports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities; (iii) infrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and\n- (i) major sports facilities;\n- (ii) sports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities;\n- (iii) infrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and\n- (c) to provide services in relation to the operation and management of other facilities or land held or administered by the department and used for— (i) sport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or (ii) special events. Examples of facilities or land held or administered by the department— • freehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement • land administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement • land for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994 • a facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department\n- (i) sport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or\n- (ii) special events.\n- • freehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement\n- • land administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement\n- • land for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994\n- • a facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department\n- (i) major sports facilities;\n- (ii) sports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities;\n- (iii) infrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and\n- (i) sport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or\n- (ii) special events.\n- • freehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement\n- • land administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement\n- • land for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994\n- • a facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department\n- (a) is consistent with sound commercial principles; and\n- (b) has regard to the requirements of tenants of the facilities or land.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority’s powers","content":"### sec.8 Authority’s powers\n\nThe Authority has all the powers of an individual, and may, for example—\nenter into contracts; and\nacquire, hold, dispose of, and deal with property; and\nappoint agents and attorneys; and\nengage consultants; and\ncharge, and fix terms for goods, services and information supplied by it; and\ndo anything else necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, its functions.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , the Authority has the powers given to it under this or another Act.\nHowever, the power under subsection (1) (b) to acquire a sports, recreational or entertainment facility for its declaration as a major sports facility may be exercised only with the prior written approval of the Minister.\nAlso, the power under subsection (1) (b) to acquire freehold land to undertake the development of a sports, recreational or entertainment facility for its declaration as a major sports facility may be exercised only with the prior written approval of the Minister.\nThe Authority may exercise its powers inside or outside Queensland.\nWithout limiting subsection (4) , the Authority may exercise its powers outside Australia.\ns 8 amd 2008 No. 15 s 7 ; 2022 No. 26 s 4\n(sec.8-ssec.1) The Authority has all the powers of an individual, and may, for example— enter into contracts; and acquire, hold, dispose of, and deal with property; and appoint agents and attorneys; and engage consultants; and charge, and fix terms for goods, services and information supplied by it; and do anything else necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, its functions.\n(sec.8-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the Authority has the powers given to it under this or another Act.\n(sec.8-ssec.3) However, the power under subsection (1) (b) to acquire a sports, recreational or entertainment facility for its declaration as a major sports facility may be exercised only with the prior written approval of the Minister.\n(sec.8-ssec.3A) Also, the power under subsection (1) (b) to acquire freehold land to undertake the development of a sports, recreational or entertainment facility for its declaration as a major sports facility may be exercised only with the prior written approval of the Minister.\n(sec.8-ssec.4) The Authority may exercise its powers inside or outside Queensland.\n(sec.8-ssec.5) Without limiting subsection (4) , the Authority may exercise its powers outside Australia.\n- (a) enter into contracts; and\n- (b) acquire, hold, dispose of, and deal with property; and\n- (c) appoint agents and attorneys; and\n- (d) engage consultants; and\n- (e) charge, and fix terms for goods, services and information supplied by it; and\n- (f) do anything else necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, its functions.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on Authority’s power to deal with property","content":"### sec.9 Restriction on Authority’s power to deal with property\n\nDespite section 8 , the Authority must not sell an estate in fee simple in facility land without the prior written approval of the Minister.\nThe Minister may impose conditions on a sale approved under subsection (1) .\nThe Authority may use its property other than for performing its functions only with the Minister’s prior written approval.\nThe Authority’s property is not distributable, whether by way of division of profits or by way of distribution of assets, among tenants of a major sports facility.\ns 9 amd 2022 No. 26 s 5\n(sec.9-ssec.1) Despite section 8 , the Authority must not sell an estate in fee simple in facility land without the prior written approval of the Minister.\n(sec.9-ssec.2) The Minister may impose conditions on a sale approved under subsection (1) .\n(sec.9-ssec.3) The Authority may use its property other than for performing its functions only with the Minister’s prior written approval.\n(sec.9-ssec.4) The Authority’s property is not distributable, whether by way of division of profits or by way of distribution of assets, among tenants of a major sports facility.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ministerial directions","content":"### sec.9A Ministerial directions\n\nThe Minister may give the Authority a written direction about the performance of the Authority’s functions or the exercise of the Authority’s powers if satisfied it would be in the public interest to give the direction.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , the direction may require the Authority to give the Minister information, including commercial-in-confidence information.\nBefore giving the direction, the Minister must consult with the board about the direction.\nThe Authority must comply with the direction.\nThe Authority must include in its annual report, prepared under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 , section 63 , for a financial year—\na summary of each direction given during the year; and\na statement about how the Authority has complied with each direction given during the year.\ns 9A ins 2022 No. 26 s 6\n(sec.9A-ssec.1) The Minister may give the Authority a written direction about the performance of the Authority’s functions or the exercise of the Authority’s powers if satisfied it would be in the public interest to give the direction.\n(sec.9A-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the direction may require the Authority to give the Minister information, including commercial-in-confidence information.\n(sec.9A-ssec.3) Before giving the direction, the Minister must consult with the board about the direction.\n(sec.9A-ssec.4) The Authority must comply with the direction.\n(sec.9A-ssec.5) The Authority must include in its annual report, prepared under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 , section 63 , for a financial year— a summary of each direction given during the year; and a statement about how the Authority has complied with each direction given during the year.\n- (a) a summary of each direction given during the year; and\n- (b) a statement about how the Authority has complied with each direction given during the year.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"The board of directors","content":"## The board of directors","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"The board","content":"### sec.10 The board\n\nThere is a board of directors of the Authority.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Role of board","content":"### sec.11 Role of board\n\nThe board is responsible for the way in which the Authority performs its functions and exercises its powers.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , it is the board’s role—\nto decide the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by the Authority; and\nto ensure that the Authority performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way.\n(sec.11-ssec.1) The board is responsible for the way in which the Authority performs its functions and exercises its powers.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , it is the board’s role— to decide the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by the Authority; and to ensure that the Authority performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way.\n- (a) to decide the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by the Authority; and\n- (b) to ensure that the Authority performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Composition","content":"### sec.12 Composition\n\nThe board consists of not more than 7 directors.\nA director is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.\nThe Minister may recommend a person for appointment as a director only if satisfied the person—\nholds a qualification, or has at least 3 years experience, in 1 or more of the following areas—\nasset management;\nbuilding and construction;\ncommercial enterprise operations;\nevent promotion;\nfinancial administration;\nlaw;\nproperty development;\nsports administration; or\nhas other knowledge or experience the Minister considers relevant or necessary to support the board’s functions.\ns 12 amd 2026 No. 3 s 17 (1) – (2)\nreloc 2026 No. 3 s 17 (3)\n(sec.12-ssec.1) The board consists of not more than 7 directors.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) A director is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.\n(sec.12-ssec.3) The Minister may recommend a person for appointment as a director only if satisfied the person— holds a qualification, or has at least 3 years experience, in 1 or more of the following areas— asset management; building and construction; commercial enterprise operations; event promotion; financial administration; law; property development; sports administration; or has other knowledge or experience the Minister considers relevant or necessary to support the board’s functions.\n- (a) holds a qualification, or has at least 3 years experience, in 1 or more of the following areas— (i) asset management; (ii) building and construction; (iii) commercial enterprise operations; (iv) event promotion; (v) financial administration; (vi) law; (vii) property development; (viii) sports administration; or\n- (i) asset management;\n- (ii) building and construction;\n- (iii) commercial enterprise operations;\n- (iv) event promotion;\n- (v) financial administration;\n- (vi) law;\n- (vii) property development;\n- (viii) sports administration; or\n- (b) has other knowledge or experience the Minister considers relevant or necessary to support the board’s functions.\n- (i) asset management;\n- (ii) building and construction;\n- (iii) commercial enterprise operations;\n- (iv) event promotion;\n- (v) financial administration;\n- (vi) law;\n- (vii) property development;\n- (viii) sports administration; or","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.13\n\ns 13 om 2026 No. 3 s 19","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.14\n\ns 14 amd 2005 No. 6 s 5 ; 2016 No. 56 s 17\nsub 2022 No. 26 s 7\namd 2023 No. 23 s 247 sch 1 s 2 (2)\nom 2026 No. 3 s 19","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of appointment","content":"### sec.15 Term of appointment\n\nThe appointment of a director is for the term, not longer than 3 years, stated in the director’s instrument of appointment.\ns 15 amd 2026 No. 3 s 20","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of appointment","content":"### sec.16 Conditions of appointment\n\nA director is appointed on a part-time basis.\nDirectors are entitled to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\nA director holds office on the terms not provided in this Act that are decided by the Governor in Council.\ns 16 amd 2026 No. 3 s 21\n(sec.16-ssec.1) A director is appointed on a part-time basis.\n(sec.16-ssec.2) Directors are entitled to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.16-ssec.3) A director holds office on the terms not provided in this Act that are decided by the Governor in Council.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chairperson and deputy chairperson","content":"### sec.17 Chairperson and deputy chairperson\n\nThe Governor in Council must appoint a director to be the chairperson of the board.\nThe Governor in Council may appoint another director to be the deputy chairperson of the board.\nA person may be appointed as the chairperson or deputy chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a director.\nThe chairperson or deputy chairperson holds office for the term stated in the person’s instrument of appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson.\nThe stated term must end not later than the person’s term of appointment as a director.\nHowever, the person’s appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson ends if the person—\nresigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson under section 17AB ; or\nstops being a director.\nIf a person resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson, the person may continue to be a director for the remaining term of appointment under section 15 .\ns 17 sub 2026 No. 3 s 22\n(sec.17-ssec.1) The Governor in Council must appoint a director to be the chairperson of the board.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) The Governor in Council may appoint another director to be the deputy chairperson of the board.\n(sec.17-ssec.3) A person may be appointed as the chairperson or deputy chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a director.\n(sec.17-ssec.4) The chairperson or deputy chairperson holds office for the term stated in the person’s instrument of appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson.\n(sec.17-ssec.5) The stated term must end not later than the person’s term of appointment as a director.\n(sec.17-ssec.6) However, the person’s appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson ends if the person— resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson under section 17AB ; or stops being a director.\n(sec.17-ssec.7) If a person resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson, the person may continue to be a director for the remaining term of appointment under section 15 .\n- (a) resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson under section 17AB ; or\n- (b) stops being a director.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17AA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disqualification","content":"### sec.17AA Disqualification\n\nA person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, a director if the person—\nhas a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence; or\nis an insolvent under administration; or\nis disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6.\ns 17AA ins 2026 No. 3 s 22\n- (a) has a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence; or\n- (b) is an insolvent under administration; or\n- (c) is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17AB","sectionType":"section","heading":"Resignation","content":"### sec.17AB Resignation\n\nA director may resign office as chairperson, deputy chairperson or director by signed notice given to the Minister.\nThe resignation takes effect—\non the day the notice is given; or\nif a later day is stated in the notice—on the later day.\ns 17AB ins 2026 No. 3 s 22\n(sec.17AB-ssec.1) A director may resign office as chairperson, deputy chairperson or director by signed notice given to the Minister.\n(sec.17AB-ssec.2) The resignation takes effect— on the day the notice is given; or if a later day is stated in the notice—on the later day.\n- (a) on the day the notice is given; or\n- (b) if a later day is stated in the notice—on the later day.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17AC","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacancy in office","content":"### sec.17AC Vacancy in office\n\nA director’s office becomes vacant if the director—\ncompletes a term of office and is not reappointed; or\nis disqualified from continuing as a director under section 17AA ; or\nresigns office as director under section 17AB ; or\nis removed from office.\ns 17AC ins 2026 No. 3 s 22\n- (a) completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or\n- (b) is disqualified from continuing as a director under section 17AA ; or\n- (c) resigns office as director under section 17AB ; or\n- (d) is removed from office.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criminal history report","content":"### sec.17A Criminal history report\n\nTo decide if a person is qualified to be or continue as a director, the chief executive may ask the police commissioner for—\na written report about the criminal history of the person; and\na brief description of the circumstances of a conviction mentioned in the criminal history.\nHowever, the chief executive may make the request only if the person has given the chief executive written consent for the request.\nThe police commissioner must comply with the request.\nHowever, the duty to comply applies only to information in the police commissioner’s possession or to which the police commissioner has access.\nAfter receiving the report, the chief executive must—\ndisclose the contents of the report to the person; and\nallow the person a reasonable opportunity to make written representations to the chief executive about the report.\nIn this section—\ncriminal history , of a person, means the person’s criminal history as defined under the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 to the extent the criminal history relates to convictions for indictable offences, other than spent convictions.\ns 17A ins 2016 No. 56 s 18\namd 2022 No. 26 s 8 ; 2026 No. 3 s 36 sch 1\n(sec.17A-ssec.1) To decide if a person is qualified to be or continue as a director, the chief executive may ask the police commissioner for— a written report about the criminal history of the person; and a brief description of the circumstances of a conviction mentioned in the criminal history.\n(sec.17A-ssec.2) However, the chief executive may make the request only if the person has given the chief executive written consent for the request.\n(sec.17A-ssec.3) The police commissioner must comply with the request.\n(sec.17A-ssec.4) However, the duty to comply applies only to information in the police commissioner’s possession or to which the police commissioner has access.\n(sec.17A-ssec.5) After receiving the report, the chief executive must— disclose the contents of the report to the person; and allow the person a reasonable opportunity to make written representations to the chief executive about the report.\n(sec.17A-ssec.6) In this section— criminal history , of a person, means the person’s criminal history as defined under the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 to the extent the criminal history relates to convictions for indictable offences, other than spent convictions.\n- (a) a written report about the criminal history of the person; and\n- (b) a brief description of the circumstances of a conviction mentioned in the criminal history.\n- (a) disclose the contents of the report to the person; and\n- (b) allow the person a reasonable opportunity to make written representations to the chief executive about the report.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17C","sectionType":"section","heading":"New convictions must be disclosed","content":"### sec.17C New convictions must be disclosed\n\nThis section applies if a person who is a director is convicted of an indictable offence during the term of the director’s appointment.\nThe person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give notice of the conviction to the chief executive.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nThe notice must include all of the following—\nthe existence of the conviction;\nwhen the offence was committed;\ndetails adequate to identify the offence;\nthe sentence imposed on the person.\ns 17C ins 2016 No. 56 s 18\n(sec.17C-ssec.1) This section applies if a person who is a director is convicted of an indictable offence during the term of the director’s appointment.\n(sec.17C-ssec.2) The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give notice of the conviction to the chief executive. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.17C-ssec.3) The notice must include all of the following— the existence of the conviction; when the offence was committed; details adequate to identify the offence; the sentence imposed on the person.\n- (a) the existence of the conviction;\n- (b) when the offence was committed;\n- (c) details adequate to identify the offence;\n- (d) the sentence imposed on the person.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Confidentiality of criminal history information","content":"### sec.17D Confidentiality of criminal history information\n\nThis section applies to a person who possesses either of the following because the person is or was an officer, employee or agent of the department—\na report or information given to the chief executive under section 17A ;\na notice or information given to the chief executive under section 17C .\nThe report, notice or information is criminal history information .\nThe person must not, directly or indirectly, disclose criminal history information to any other person unless the disclosure is permitted under subsection (4) .\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nThe person is permitted to disclose the criminal history information to another person—\nto the extent necessary to perform the person’s functions under this Act; or\nif the disclosure is authorised under an Act; or\nif the disclosure is otherwise required or permitted by law; or\nif the person to whom the information relates consents to the disclosure; or\nif the disclosure is in a form that does not identify the person to whom the information relates; or\nif the information is, or has been, lawfully accessible to the public.\nThe chief executive must ensure a document containing criminal history information is destroyed as soon as practicable after it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was given.\ns 17D ins 2016 No. 56 s 18\n(sec.17D-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who possesses either of the following because the person is or was an officer, employee or agent of the department— a report or information given to the chief executive under section 17A ; a notice or information given to the chief executive under section 17C .\n(sec.17D-ssec.2) The report, notice or information is criminal history information .\n(sec.17D-ssec.3) The person must not, directly or indirectly, disclose criminal history information to any other person unless the disclosure is permitted under subsection (4) . Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.17D-ssec.4) The person is permitted to disclose the criminal history information to another person— to the extent necessary to perform the person’s functions under this Act; or if the disclosure is authorised under an Act; or if the disclosure is otherwise required or permitted by law; or if the person to whom the information relates consents to the disclosure; or if the disclosure is in a form that does not identify the person to whom the information relates; or if the information is, or has been, lawfully accessible to the public.\n(sec.17D-ssec.5) The chief executive must ensure a document containing criminal history information is destroyed as soon as practicable after it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was given.\n- (a) a report or information given to the chief executive under section 17A ;\n- (b) a notice or information given to the chief executive under section 17C .\n- (a) to the extent necessary to perform the person’s functions under this Act; or\n- (b) if the disclosure is authorised under an Act; or\n- (c) if the disclosure is otherwise required or permitted by law; or\n- (d) if the person to whom the information relates consents to the disclosure; or\n- (e) if the disclosure is in a form that does not identify the person to whom the information relates; or\n- (f) if the information is, or has been, lawfully accessible to the public.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sec.18 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this subdivision, the board may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate.\ns 18 amd 2026 No. 3 s 36 sch 1","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of board meetings","content":"### sec.19 Times and places of board meetings\n\nBoard meetings are to be held at least 9 times a year at the times and places the chairperson decides.\nHowever, the chairperson must call a board meeting if asked, in writing, to do so by at least the number of directors forming a quorum for the board.\ns 19 amd 2005 No. 6 s 6 ; 2022 No. 26 s 9 ; 2026 No. 3 s 36 sch 1\n(sec.19-ssec.1) Board meetings are to be held at least 9 times a year at the times and places the chairperson decides.\n(sec.19-ssec.2) However, the chairperson must call a board meeting if asked, in writing, to do so by at least the number of directors forming a quorum for the board.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum","content":"### sec.20 Quorum\n\nA quorum for the board is the number equal to one-half of the number of directors or, if one-half is not a whole number, the next highest whole number.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at board meetings","content":"### sec.21 Presiding at board meetings\n\nThe chairperson is to preside at all board meetings at which the chairperson is present.\nIf the chairperson is not present at a board meeting, the deputy chairperson is to preside if present.\nIf the chairperson and deputy chairperson are not present at a board meeting, the director chosen by the directors present is to preside.\ns 21 sub 2026 No. 3 s 25\n(sec.21-ssec.1) The chairperson is to preside at all board meetings at which the chairperson is present.\n(sec.21-ssec.2) If the chairperson is not present at a board meeting, the deputy chairperson is to preside if present.\n(sec.21-ssec.3) If the chairperson and deputy chairperson are not present at a board meeting, the director chosen by the directors present is to preside.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Departmental officer may attend board meetings","content":"### sec.22 Departmental officer may attend board meetings\n\nThe Minister may nominate an officer of the department to attend board meetings.\nThe board must give the officer notice of each board meeting—\nfor an ordinary meeting—5 business days before the meeting; or\nfor another meeting—a reasonable time before the meeting.\nThe officer may take part in board meetings but must not take part in a decision of the board.\n(sec.22-ssec.1) The Minister may nominate an officer of the department to attend board meetings.\n(sec.22-ssec.2) The board must give the officer notice of each board meeting— for an ordinary meeting—5 business days before the meeting; or for another meeting—a reasonable time before the meeting.\n(sec.22-ssec.3) The officer may take part in board meetings but must not take part in a decision of the board.\n- (a) for an ordinary meeting—5 business days before the meeting; or\n- (b) for another meeting—a reasonable time before the meeting.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of board meetings","content":"### sec.23 Conduct of board meetings\n\nA question at a board meeting is decided by a majority of the votes of the directors present.\nEach director present at the meeting has a vote on each question to be decided and, if the votes are equal, the director presiding also has a casting vote.\nA director present at the meeting who abstains from voting is taken to have voted for the negative.\nThe board may hold meetings, or allow directors to take part in its meetings, by using any technology allowing reasonably contemporaneous and continuous communication between directors taking part in the meeting.\nteleconferencing\nA director who takes part in a board meeting under subsection (4) is taken to be present at the meeting.\nA resolution is validly made by the board, even if it is not passed at a board meeting, if—\na majority of the board directors gives written agreement to the resolution; and\nnotice of the resolution is given under procedures approved by the board.\ns 23 amd 2026 No. 3 s 36 sch 1\n(sec.23-ssec.1) A question at a board meeting is decided by a majority of the votes of the directors present.\n(sec.23-ssec.2) Each director present at the meeting has a vote on each question to be decided and, if the votes are equal, the director presiding also has a casting vote.\n(sec.23-ssec.3) A director present at the meeting who abstains from voting is taken to have voted for the negative.\n(sec.23-ssec.4) The board may hold meetings, or allow directors to take part in its meetings, by using any technology allowing reasonably contemporaneous and continuous communication between directors taking part in the meeting. teleconferencing\n(sec.23-ssec.5) A director who takes part in a board meeting under subsection (4) is taken to be present at the meeting.\n(sec.23-ssec.6) A resolution is validly made by the board, even if it is not passed at a board meeting, if— a majority of the board directors gives written agreement to the resolution; and notice of the resolution is given under procedures approved by the board.\n- (a) a majority of the board directors gives written agreement to the resolution; and\n- (b) notice of the resolution is given under procedures approved by the board.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minutes","content":"### sec.24 Minutes\n\nThe board must keep—\nminutes of its meetings; and\na record of any resolutions made under section 23 (6) .\n- (a) minutes of its meetings; and\n- (b) a record of any resolutions made under section 23 (6) .","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disclosure of interests by directors","content":"### sec.25 Disclosure of interests by directors\n\nThis section applies to a director if—\nthe director has a direct or indirect interest in an issue being considered, or about to be considered, by the board; and\nthe interest could conflict with the proper performance of the director’s duties about the consideration of the issue.\nAs soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the director’s knowledge, the director must disclose the nature of the interest to a board meeting.\nUnless the board otherwise directs, the director must not—\nbe present when the board considers the issue; or\ntake part in a decision of the board about the issue.\nThe director must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) .\nIf there is another director who must, under subsection (2) , also disclose an interest in the issue, the other director must not—\nbe present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) about the director; or\ntake part in making the decision about giving the direction.\nIf—\nbecause of this section, a director is not present at a board meeting for considering or deciding an issue, or for considering or deciding whether to give a direction under subsection (3) ; and\nthere would be a quorum if the director were present;\nthe remaining directors present are a quorum of the board for considering or deciding the issue, or for considering or deciding whether to give the direction, at the meeting.\nA disclosure under subsection (2) must be recorded in the board’s minutes.\n(sec.25-ssec.1) This section applies to a director if— the director has a direct or indirect interest in an issue being considered, or about to be considered, by the board; and the interest could conflict with the proper performance of the director’s duties about the consideration of the issue.\n(sec.25-ssec.2) As soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the director’s knowledge, the director must disclose the nature of the interest to a board meeting.\n(sec.25-ssec.3) Unless the board otherwise directs, the director must not— be present when the board considers the issue; or take part in a decision of the board about the issue.\n(sec.25-ssec.4) The director must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) .\n(sec.25-ssec.5) If there is another director who must, under subsection (2) , also disclose an interest in the issue, the other director must not— be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) about the director; or take part in making the decision about giving the direction.\n(sec.25-ssec.6) If— because of this section, a director is not present at a board meeting for considering or deciding an issue, or for considering or deciding whether to give a direction under subsection (3) ; and there would be a quorum if the director were present; the remaining directors present are a quorum of the board for considering or deciding the issue, or for considering or deciding whether to give the direction, at the meeting.\n(sec.25-ssec.7) A disclosure under subsection (2) must be recorded in the board’s minutes.\n- (a) the director has a direct or indirect interest in an issue being considered, or about to be considered, by the board; and\n- (b) the interest could conflict with the proper performance of the director’s duties about the consideration of the issue.\n- (a) be present when the board considers the issue; or\n- (b) take part in a decision of the board about the issue.\n- (a) be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) about the director; or\n- (b) take part in making the decision about giving the direction.\n- (a) because of this section, a director is not present at a board meeting for considering or deciding an issue, or for considering or deciding whether to give a direction under subsection (3) ; and\n- (b) there would be a quorum if the director were present;","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other provisions about Authority","content":"## Other provisions about Authority","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.25A\n\ns 25A ins 2007 No. 20 s 29\nom 2016 No. 56 s 19","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of other Acts","content":"### sec.26 Application of other Acts\n\nThe Authority is a statutory body within the meaning of the—\nFinancial Accountability Act 2009 ; and\nStatutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .\nThe Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , part 2B , sets out the way in which the Authority’s powers under this Act are affected by the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .\ns 26 amd 2009 No. 9 s 136 sch 1\n(sec.26-ssec.1) The Authority is a statutory body within the meaning of the— Financial Accountability Act 2009 ; and Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .\n(sec.26-ssec.2) The Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , part 2B , sets out the way in which the Authority’s powers under this Act are affected by the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .\n- (a) Financial Accountability Act 2009 ; and\n- (b) Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"The Authority’s seal","content":"### sec.27 The Authority’s seal\n\nThe Authority’s seal must be kept in the custody directed by the board and may be used only as authorised by the board.\nJudicial notice must be taken of the imprint of the Authority’s seal appearing on a document and the document must be presumed to have been properly sealed until the contrary is proved.\n(sec.27-ssec.1) The Authority’s seal must be kept in the custody directed by the board and may be used only as authorised by the board.\n(sec.27-ssec.2) Judicial notice must be taken of the imprint of the Authority’s seal appearing on a document and the document must be presumed to have been properly sealed until the contrary is proved.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Judicial notice of certain signatures","content":"### sec.28 Judicial notice of certain signatures\n\nJudicial notice must be taken of—\nthe official signature of a person who is or has been the chairperson or deputy chairperson; and\nthe fact that the person holds or has held the office concerned.\ns 28 amd 2026 No. 3 s 27\n- (a) the official signature of a person who is or has been the chairperson or deputy chairperson; and\n- (b) the fact that the person holds or has held the office concerned.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authentication of documents","content":"### sec.29 Authentication of documents\n\nA document made by the Authority, other than a document that is required to be sealed, is sufficiently made if it is signed by the chairperson, the deputy chairperson or a person authorised by the Authority.\nA document made by the Authority under seal is sufficiently made under seal if it is sealed in the way authorised under section 27 (1) and signed by the chairperson, the deputy chairperson or a person authorised by the Authority.\ns 29 amd 2026 No. 3 s 28\n(sec.29-ssec.1) A document made by the Authority, other than a document that is required to be sealed, is sufficiently made if it is signed by the chairperson, the deputy chairperson or a person authorised by the Authority.\n(sec.29-ssec.2) A document made by the Authority under seal is sufficiently made under seal if it is sealed in the way authorised under section 27 (1) and signed by the chairperson, the deputy chairperson or a person authorised by the Authority.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Delegations","content":"### sec.30 Delegations\n\nThe Authority may delegate its powers under this Act to—\na director; or\nan appropriately qualified employee of the Authority.\nIn this section—\nappropriately qualified includes having the qualifications, experience or standing appropriate to exercise the power.\nan employee’s seniority level within the staff of the Authority\ns 30 amd 2007 No. 20 s 30 ; 2016 No. 56 s 20\n(sec.30-ssec.1) The Authority may delegate its powers under this Act to— a director; or an appropriately qualified employee of the Authority.\n(sec.30-ssec.2) In this section— appropriately qualified includes having the qualifications, experience or standing appropriate to exercise the power. an employee’s seniority level within the staff of the Authority\n- (a) a director; or\n- (b) an appropriately qualified employee of the Authority.","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3A","sectionType":"part","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3A-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30AA","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30AA\n\ns 30AA ins 2007 No. 20 s 31\nom 2016 No. 56 s 21","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30AB","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30AB\n\ns 30AB ins 2007 No. 20 s 31\nom 2016 No. 56 s 21","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30AC","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30AC\n\ns 30AC ins 2007 No. 20 s 31\nom 2016 No. 56 s 21","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3A-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30AD","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30AD\n\ns 30AD ins 2007 No. 20 s 31\namd 2009 No. 25 s 83 sch\nom 2016 No. 56 s 21","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30AE","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30AE\n\ns 30AE ins 2007 No. 20 s 31\nom 2016 No. 56 s 21","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3A-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30AF","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30AF\n\ns 30AF ins 2007 No. 20 s 31\namd 2009 No. 25 s 83 sch\nom 2016 No. 56 s 21","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30AG","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30AG\n\ns 30AG ins 2007 No. 20 s 31\nom 2016 No. 56 s 21","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3A-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30AH","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30AH\n\ns 30AH ins 2007 No. 20 s 31\namd 2009 No. 9 s 136 sch 1\nom 2016 No. 56 s 21","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3B","sectionType":"part","heading":"Major sport events at Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)","content":"# Major sport events at Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30AI","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30AI\n\ns 30AI ins 2011 No. 28 s 4\nom 2016 No. 56 s 23","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30AJ","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30AJ\n\ns 30AJ ins 2011 No. 28 s 4\nom 2016 No. 56 s 23","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30AK","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30AK\n\ns 30AK ins 2011 No. 28 s 4\nom 2016 No. 56 s 23","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30AL","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.30AL Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\nmajor sport event means a national or international sport event that has a crowd size of more than the number prescribed by regulation.\nrelevant development approval means the development approval relating to the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium issued under the Integrated Planning Act 1997 on 6 July 2001 and continued as a development approval under the repealed Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and the Planning Act .\ns 30AL def relevant development approval sub 2016 No. 56 s 25 (3) – (4)\namd 2016 No. 27 s 322 (amd 2016 No. 56 s 36 sch 1 )\nrelevant development approval condition means condition 42 of the relevant development approval, a copy of which is set out in schedule 1A .\ns 30AL def relevant development approval condition sub 2016 No. 56 s 25 (3) – (4)\ns 30AL ins 2011 No. 28 s 4\namd 2016 No. 56 s 25 (1) – (2)","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30AM","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of part","content":"### sec.30AM Application of part\n\nThis part applies to major sport events held at the major sports facility called ‘Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)’.\ns 30AM ins 2011 No. 28 s 4\namd 2016 No. 56 s 26","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30AN","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for major sport events","content":"### sec.30AN Use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for major sport events\n\nSubject to compliance with the conditions of the relevant development approval, other than the relevant development approval condition, the use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for no more than 24 major sport events each year is a lawful use of the facility.\nSubsection (1) applies despite the following—\nthe relevant development approval condition;\nthe Planning Act ;\nany local planning instrument made under the Planning Act applying to the land on which the facility is;\nany development approval under the Planning Act relating to the facility.\ns 30AN ins 2011 No. 28 s 4\namd 2016 No. 56 s 27A ; 2016 No. 27 s 323 (amd 2016 No. 56 s 36 sch 1 )\n(sec.30AN-ssec.1) Subject to compliance with the conditions of the relevant development approval, other than the relevant development approval condition, the use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for no more than 24 major sport events each year is a lawful use of the facility.\n(sec.30AN-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies despite the following— the relevant development approval condition; the Planning Act ; any local planning instrument made under the Planning Act applying to the land on which the facility is; any development approval under the Planning Act relating to the facility.\n- (a) the relevant development approval condition;\n- (b) the Planning Act ;\n- (c) any local planning instrument made under the Planning Act applying to the land on which the facility is;\n- (d) any development approval under the Planning Act relating to the facility.","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Authorisation of particular special events","content":"# Authorisation of particular special events","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Lawful use of major sports facilities for prescribed special events","content":"### sec.30A Lawful use of major sports facilities for prescribed special events\n\nThis section applies to the use of a major sports facility for a special event prescribed by regulation.\nThe use of the major sports facility for the special event is a lawful use of the facility despite the following—\nthe Planning Act ;\nany local planning instrument made under the Planning Act applying to the land on which the facility is;\nany development approval under the Planning Act relating to the facility;\nthe Liquor Act 1992 , or a licence under that Act, to the extent that Act or the licence applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event;\na local law, or a licence, permit or other approval (however described) under the local law, to the extent the local law or the licence, permit or other approval applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event.\nSee also the Local Government Act 2009 , section 27 .\nAlso, subsection (4) applies if the conditions prescribed under subsection (5) , about noise levels for the use of the major sports facility for the special event, are complied with.\nThe use of the major sports facility for the special event is taken to be in compliance with the general environmental duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , section 319 , to the extent the general environmental duty applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event.\nSee also the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , sections 440 and 440Q and schedule 1 , section 3 (j) .\nA regulation may prescribe conditions on the use of the major sports facility for the special event.\ns 30A prev s 30A ins 2003 No. 33 s 3\nom 2005 No. 6 s 7\npres s 30A ins 2006 No. 14 s 6\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 324 ; 2026 No. 3 s 29\n(sec.30A-ssec.1) This section applies to the use of a major sports facility for a special event prescribed by regulation.\n(sec.30A-ssec.2) The use of the major sports facility for the special event is a lawful use of the facility despite the following— the Planning Act ; any local planning instrument made under the Planning Act applying to the land on which the facility is; any development approval under the Planning Act relating to the facility; the Liquor Act 1992 , or a licence under that Act, to the extent that Act or the licence applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event; a local law, or a licence, permit or other approval (however described) under the local law, to the extent the local law or the licence, permit or other approval applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event. See also the Local Government Act 2009 , section 27 .\n(sec.30A-ssec.3) Also, subsection (4) applies if the conditions prescribed under subsection (5) , about noise levels for the use of the major sports facility for the special event, are complied with.\n(sec.30A-ssec.4) The use of the major sports facility for the special event is taken to be in compliance with the general environmental duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , section 319 , to the extent the general environmental duty applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event. See also the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , sections 440 and 440Q and schedule 1 , section 3 (j) .\n(sec.30A-ssec.5) A regulation may prescribe conditions on the use of the major sports facility for the special event.\n- (a) the Planning Act ;\n- (b) any local planning instrument made under the Planning Act applying to the land on which the facility is;\n- (c) any development approval under the Planning Act relating to the facility;\n- (d) the Liquor Act 1992 , or a licence under that Act, to the extent that Act or the licence applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event;\n- (e) a local law, or a licence, permit or other approval (however described) under the local law, to the extent the local law or the licence, permit or other approval applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event. Note— See also the Local Government Act 2009 , section 27 .","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4A","sectionType":"part","heading":"Resale or purchase of tickets","content":"# Resale or purchase of tickets","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for pt 4A","content":"### sec.30B Definitions for pt 4A\n\nIn this part—\nauthorised ticket agent , for a major sports facility event, means an entity authorised by the event’s organiser to sell tickets to the event to the public.\nnon-profit organisation means an organisation that is not carried on for the profit or gain of its individual members.\na charity, church, club or environmental protection society\noriginal ticket price , of a ticket to a major sports facility event, means—\nif the ticket was originally obtained from the event’s organiser—the price at which the organiser sells, to the public, tickets of the same type for the event; or\nif the ticket was originally obtained from an authorised ticket agent for the event—the price at which the agent sells, to the public, tickets of the same type for the event, including any fee, whatever called, charged by the agent for the sale and included in the purchase price.\npublic sale forum means a newspaper, auction house, internet website or other venue or medium that, in the ordinary course of business or commerce, is generally made available to members of the public to sell to, or purchase from, other members of the public, all, or broad categories of, property and services.\nresell , a ticket to a major sports facility event, means to sell the ticket—\nat any time after it has been obtained from the event’s organiser or an authorised ticket agent for the event; and\nbefore the event takes place.\nsell includes offer for sale.\nticket , to a major sports facility event, means a docket, token or another item that entitles the person holding the docket, token or item to attend the event on the day and at the time indicated on the docket, token or item.\ns 30B prev s 30B ins 2003 No. 33 s 3\nom 2005 No. 6 s 7\npres s 30B ins 2006 No. 53 s 3\n- (a) if the ticket was originally obtained from the event’s organiser—the price at which the organiser sells, to the public, tickets of the same type for the event; or\n- (b) if the ticket was originally obtained from an authorised ticket agent for the event—the price at which the agent sells, to the public, tickets of the same type for the event, including any fee, whatever called, charged by the agent for the sale and included in the purchase price.\n- (a) at any time after it has been obtained from the event’s organiser or an authorised ticket agent for the event; and\n- (b) before the event takes place.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on resale of tickets","content":"### sec.30C Restriction on resale of tickets\n\nA person must not, within or outside Queensland, resell a ticket to a major sports facility event at a price greater than 10% above the original ticket price of the ticket.\nMaximum penalty—\nfor an individual—135 penalty units; or\nfor a corporation—680 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) does not apply to the resale of a ticket to a major sports facility event by a non-profit organisation, or someone acting for the organisation, for fundraising.\nThis section does not authorise the resale of a ticket to a major sports facility event.\nA person does not contravene subsection (1) merely because the person provides, or assists someone else to provide, a public sale forum that is used in contravention of subsection (1) or (2) .\ns 30C prev s 30C ins 2003 No. 33 s 3\nom 2005 No. 6 s 7\npres s 30C ins 2006 No. 53 s 3\namd 2026 No. 3 s 30\n(sec.30C-ssec.1) A person must not, within or outside Queensland, resell a ticket to a major sports facility event at a price greater than 10% above the original ticket price of the ticket. Maximum penalty— for an individual—135 penalty units; or for a corporation—680 penalty units.\n(sec.30C-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the resale of a ticket to a major sports facility event by a non-profit organisation, or someone acting for the organisation, for fundraising.\n(sec.30C-ssec.3) This section does not authorise the resale of a ticket to a major sports facility event.\n(sec.30C-ssec.4) A person does not contravene subsection (1) merely because the person provides, or assists someone else to provide, a public sale forum that is used in contravention of subsection (1) or (2) .\n- (a) for an individual—135 penalty units; or\n- (b) for a corporation—680 penalty units.","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4B","sectionType":"part","heading":"Advertising","content":"# Advertising","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for pt 4B","content":"### sec.30D Definitions for pt 4B\n\nIn this part—\nadvertisement includes the following—\nskywriting or sign-writing by an aircraft;\na banner or other sign attached to—\nan aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device; or\na person suspended from an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device;\nmatter on an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device, other than matter not intended for advertising;\nmatter on a building or other structure, or a banner or other sign attached to a building or other structure, other than matter not intended for advertising;\nmatter on a flag, other than a state or national flag, that has an area of more than 5m 2 , other than matter not intended for advertising;\nany laser or digital projection of advertising.\naircraft includes airship, blimp, drone, helicopter and hot-air balloon.\ns 30D def aircraft amd 2026 No. 3 s 31 (2)\ndeclared event means a major sports facility event declared to be a declared event for this part under section 30E .\ndeclared period ...\ns 30D def declared period om 2016 No. 56 s 28 (1)\ndisplay includes cause to be displayed.\ndrone means a device that—\nis capable of flight; and\nis remotely piloted or able to be programmed to autonomously fly a particular route; and\nis not capable of transporting a person.\ns 30D def drone ins 2026 No. 3 s 31 (1)\nprescribed event means a major sports facility event that is—\nof a type prescribed by regulation; and\norganised, scheduled or endorsed by a national or international body prescribed by regulation for the type of event; and\nheld at a major sports facility prescribed by regulation for the type of event.\ns 30D def prescribed event ins 2016 No. 56 s 28 (2)\nrestricted advertising event means—\na declared event; or\na prescribed event.\ns 30D def restricted advertising event ins 2016 No. 56 s 28 (2)\nrestricted advertising period , for a major sports facility, means—\na period declared under section 30E (1) as a period for which this part applies to the facility in relation to the staging, at the facility, of a declared event; or\nthe period starting at 6a.m. and ending at midnight on a day that a prescribed event is held at the facility.\ns 30D def restricted advertising period ins 2016 No. 56 s 28 (2)\ns 30D prev s 30D ins 2003 No. 33 s 3\nom 2005 No. 6 s 7\npres s 30D ins 2006 No. 53 s 3\n- (a) skywriting or sign-writing by an aircraft;\n- (b) a banner or other sign attached to— (i) an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device; or (ii) a person suspended from an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device;\n- (i) an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device; or\n- (ii) a person suspended from an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device;\n- (c) matter on an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device, other than matter not intended for advertising;\n- (d) matter on a building or other structure, or a banner or other sign attached to a building or other structure, other than matter not intended for advertising;\n- (e) matter on a flag, other than a state or national flag, that has an area of more than 5m 2 , other than matter not intended for advertising;\n- (f) any laser or digital projection of advertising.\n- (i) an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device; or\n- (ii) a person suspended from an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device;\n- (a) is capable of flight; and\n- (b) is remotely piloted or able to be programmed to autonomously fly a particular route; and\n- (c) is not capable of transporting a person.\n- (a) of a type prescribed by regulation; and\n- (b) organised, scheduled or endorsed by a national or international body prescribed by regulation for the type of event; and\n- (c) held at a major sports facility prescribed by regulation for the type of event.\n- (a) a declared event; or\n- (b) a prescribed event.\n- (a) a period declared under section 30E (1) as a period for which this part applies to the facility in relation to the staging, at the facility, of a declared event; or\n- (b) the period starting at 6a.m. and ending at midnight on a day that a prescribed event is held at the facility.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of events and periods for this part","content":"### sec.30E Declaration of events and periods for this part\n\nThe Governor in Council may, by gazette notice, declare—\na major sports facility event as a declared event for this part; and\nthe period for which this part applies, in relation to the declared event, to the major sports facility at which the declared event is to be staged.\nThe declaration must be made at least 28 days before the start of the period mentioned in subsection (1) (b) .\ns 30E ins 2006 No. 53 s 3\n(sec.30E-ssec.1) The Governor in Council may, by gazette notice, declare— a major sports facility event as a declared event for this part; and the period for which this part applies, in relation to the declared event, to the major sports facility at which the declared event is to be staged.\n(sec.30E-ssec.2) The declaration must be made at least 28 days before the start of the period mentioned in subsection (1) (b) .\n- (a) a major sports facility event as a declared event for this part; and\n- (b) the period for which this part applies, in relation to the declared event, to the major sports facility at which the declared event is to be staged.","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30F","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on advertising","content":"### sec.30F Restriction on advertising\n\nA person must not display an advertisement in airspace, or on a building or other structure, that is within sight of a major sports facility during a restricted advertising period for the facility, unless the display is authorised under section 30G .\nMaximum penalty—700 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) does not apply to the following—\nan advertisement that is a logo, symbol or similar matter displayed on a building or other structure on more than a temporary basis;\nan advertisement displayed on an aircraft within sight of the major sports facility if the aircraft is in transit as part of a scheduled commercial flight.\ns 30F ins 2006 No. 53 s 3\namd 2016 No. 56 s 29\n(sec.30F-ssec.1) A person must not display an advertisement in airspace, or on a building or other structure, that is within sight of a major sports facility during a restricted advertising period for the facility, unless the display is authorised under section 30G . Maximum penalty—700 penalty units.\n(sec.30F-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the following— an advertisement that is a logo, symbol or similar matter displayed on a building or other structure on more than a temporary basis; an advertisement displayed on an aircraft within sight of the major sports facility if the aircraft is in transit as part of a scheduled commercial flight.\n- (a) an advertisement that is a logo, symbol or similar matter displayed on a building or other structure on more than a temporary basis;\n- (b) an advertisement displayed on an aircraft within sight of the major sports facility if the aircraft is in transit as part of a scheduled commercial flight.","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30G","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authorised advertising","content":"### sec.30G Authorised advertising\n\nThe Authority may, on written application by a person, authorise the display of an advertisement in airspace, or on a building or other structure, within sight of a major sports facility during a restricted advertising period for the facility.\nHowever, the Authority may authorise the display only if the Authority is satisfied the display is appropriate for the restricted advertising event to which the restricted advertising period relates, having regard to the following—\nany effect of the advertisement on the organisation or staging of the event;\nwhether or not there are any commercial arrangements about the advertisement with the Authority or the event’s organiser;\nwhether or not the advertisement is consistent with other advertisements approved for the event and the arrangements mentioned in paragraph (b) ;\nany effect of the advertisement on how the facility is perceived by persons intending or likely to stage events at the facility in the future.\nThe Authority may impose conditions on the display of the advertisement under the authorisation, including, for example, conditions about the following—\nthe period for which the display is authorised under the approval;\nthe circumstances in which the display is authorised under the approval;\nthe persons who are authorised to display the advertisement under the approval;\nthe types of advertisements that are authorised to be displayed under the approval.\ns 30G ins 2006 No. 53 s 3\namd 2016 No. 56 s 30\n(sec.30G-ssec.1) The Authority may, on written application by a person, authorise the display of an advertisement in airspace, or on a building or other structure, within sight of a major sports facility during a restricted advertising period for the facility.\n(sec.30G-ssec.2) However, the Authority may authorise the display only if the Authority is satisfied the display is appropriate for the restricted advertising event to which the restricted advertising period relates, having regard to the following— any effect of the advertisement on the organisation or staging of the event; whether or not there are any commercial arrangements about the advertisement with the Authority or the event’s organiser; whether or not the advertisement is consistent with other advertisements approved for the event and the arrangements mentioned in paragraph (b) ; any effect of the advertisement on how the facility is perceived by persons intending or likely to stage events at the facility in the future.\n(sec.30G-ssec.3) The Authority may impose conditions on the display of the advertisement under the authorisation, including, for example, conditions about the following— the period for which the display is authorised under the approval; the circumstances in which the display is authorised under the approval; the persons who are authorised to display the advertisement under the approval; the types of advertisements that are authorised to be displayed under the approval.\n- (a) any effect of the advertisement on the organisation or staging of the event;\n- (b) whether or not there are any commercial arrangements about the advertisement with the Authority or the event’s organiser;\n- (c) whether or not the advertisement is consistent with other advertisements approved for the event and the arrangements mentioned in paragraph (b) ;\n- (d) any effect of the advertisement on how the facility is perceived by persons intending or likely to stage events at the facility in the future.\n- (a) the period for which the display is authorised under the approval;\n- (b) the circumstances in which the display is authorised under the approval;\n- (c) the persons who are authorised to display the advertisement under the approval;\n- (d) the types of advertisements that are authorised to be displayed under the approval.","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Park land","content":"### sec.31 Park land\n\nThe Brisbane City Council must continue to hold the land described as lot 2 on Registered Plan B31553, County of Stanley, Parish of South Brisbane, for public park and road purposes and for no other purpose.","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct on facility land","content":"### sec.32 Conduct on facility land\n\nA person must not—\nbe disorderly or create a disturbance on facility land; or\nwithout the Authority’s approval, enter on the part of facility land usually used by persons engaged in sport or entertainment; or\ninterfere with a person engaged in sport or entertainment on facility land.\nMaximum penalty—\nfor paragraph (a) —20 penalty units;\nfor paragraph (b) —40 penalty units;\nfor paragraph (c) —80 penalty units.\ns 32 amd 2005 No. 6 s 8 ; 2006 No. 53 s 4\n- (a) be disorderly or create a disturbance on facility land; or\n- (b) without the Authority’s approval, enter on the part of facility land usually used by persons engaged in sport or entertainment; or\n- (c) interfere with a person engaged in sport or entertainment on facility land.\n- (a) for paragraph (a) —20 penalty units;\n- (b) for paragraph (b) —40 penalty units;\n- (c) for paragraph (c) —80 penalty units.","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Control of traffic on facility land","content":"### sec.32A Control of traffic on facility land\n\nSchedule 1 has effect.\ns 32A ins 2005 No. 6 s 9","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation-making power","content":"### sec.33 Regulation-making power\n\nThe Governor in Council may make regulations under this Act.\nA regulation may provide for all matters necessary for the implementation of a declaration, or the revocation of a declaration, of a major sports facility.\n(sec.33-ssec.1) The Governor in Council may make regulations under this Act.\n(sec.33-ssec.2) A regulation may provide for all matters necessary for the implementation of a declaration, or the revocation of a declaration, of a major sports facility.","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Repeals and transitional provisions","content":"# Repeals and transitional provisions","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Repeal, and transitional provisions for repeal, of Lang Park Trust Act 1994","content":"## Repeal, and transitional provisions for repeal, of Lang Park Trust Act 1994","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"sec.54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Act repealed","content":"### sec.54 Act repealed\n\nThe Lang Park Trust Act 1994 is repealed.","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sdiv 2","content":"### sec.55 Definitions for sdiv 2\n\nIn this subdivision—\nformer authority means the former Lang Park Trust.\nRedevelopment Authority means the Stadium Redevelopment Authority established under section 34.\nrepeal means the repeal of the Lang Park Trust Act 1994 .\nrepealed Act means the repealed Lang Park Trust Act 1994 .","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"sec.56","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to repealed Act and former authority","content":"### sec.56 References to repealed Act and former authority\n\nIn an Act or document, a reference to the repealed Act may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to this Act.\nA reference in an Act or document to the former authority may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to the Redevelopment Authority.\n(sec.56-ssec.1) In an Act or document, a reference to the repealed Act may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to this Act.\n(sec.56-ssec.2) A reference in an Act or document to the former authority may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to the Redevelopment Authority.","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"sec.57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Redevelopment Authority is legal successor","content":"### sec.57 Redevelopment Authority is legal successor\n\nThe Redevelopment Authority is the successor in law of the former authority that ceased to exist on the repeal.\nSections 58 to 61 do not limit subsection (1).\n(sec.57-ssec.1) The Redevelopment Authority is the successor in law of the former authority that ceased to exist on the repeal.\n(sec.57-ssec.2) Sections 58 to 61 do not limit subsection (1).","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"sec.58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assets and liabilities etc.","content":"### sec.58 Assets and liabilities etc.\n\nOn the repeal—\nassets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the repeal vest in the Redevelopment Authority; and\nany contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the repeal, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Redevelopment Authority and may be enforced against or by the Redevelopment Authority.\nOn and from the repeal, property that immediately before the repeal was held on trust by the former authority is vested in the Redevelopment Authority free from the trust.\nThe registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Redevelopment Authority, record the vesting of the property under this section in the Redevelopment Authority.\n(sec.58-ssec.1) On the repeal— assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the repeal vest in the Redevelopment Authority; and any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the repeal, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Redevelopment Authority and may be enforced against or by the Redevelopment Authority.\n(sec.58-ssec.2) On and from the repeal, property that immediately before the repeal was held on trust by the former authority is vested in the Redevelopment Authority free from the trust.\n(sec.58-ssec.3) The registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Redevelopment Authority, record the vesting of the property under this section in the Redevelopment Authority.\n- (a) assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the repeal vest in the Redevelopment Authority; and\n- (b) any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the repeal, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Redevelopment Authority and may be enforced against or by the Redevelopment Authority.","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"sec.59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Employee’s rights and entitlements","content":"### sec.59 Employee’s rights and entitlements\n\nThis section applies to a person who immediately before the repeal was an employee of the former authority.\nOn the repeal, the person is taken to be employed by the Redevelopment Authority on the same conditions on which the person was employed by the former authority.\nAlso, the person—\nkeeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and\nis entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and\nif the person is a member of a superannuation scheme—\nthe person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and\nthe person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.\nWithout limiting subsection (2), if an industrial instrument under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 applies to the person immediately before the repeal, the instrument continues to apply to the person.\nSubsection (4) has effect subject to the Industrial Relations Act 1999 .\n(sec.59-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who immediately before the repeal was an employee of the former authority.\n(sec.59-ssec.2) On the repeal, the person is taken to be employed by the Redevelopment Authority on the same conditions on which the person was employed by the former authority.\n(sec.59-ssec.3) Also, the person— keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme— the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.\n(sec.59-ssec.4) Without limiting subsection (2), if an industrial instrument under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 applies to the person immediately before the repeal, the instrument continues to apply to the person.\n(sec.59-ssec.5) Subsection (4) has effect subject to the Industrial Relations Act 1999 .\n- (a) keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and\n- (b) is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and\n- (c) if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme— (i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and (ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.\n- (i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and\n- (ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.\n- (i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and\n- (ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"sec.60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Proceedings","content":"### sec.60 Proceedings\n\nA proceeding that could have been started or continued by or against the former authority before the repeal may be started or continued by or against the Redevelopment Authority.","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"sec.61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular interests continue","content":"### sec.61 Particular interests continue\n\nSubject to section 58(2), this Act does not affect any interest that a person had in the property of the former authority immediately before the repeal.","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Repeal, and transitional provisions for repeal of Brisbane Cricket Ground Act 1993","content":"## Repeal, and transitional provisions for repeal of Brisbane Cricket Ground Act 1993","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"sec.62","sectionType":"section","heading":"Act repealed","content":"### sec.62 Act repealed\n\nThe Brisbane Cricket Ground Act 1993 is repealed.","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"sec.63","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sdiv 2","content":"### sec.63 Definitions for sdiv 2\n\nIn this subdivision—\nformer authority means the former Brisbane Cricket Ground Trust.\nrepeal means the repeal of the Brisbane Cricket Ground Act 1993 .\nrepealed Act means the repealed Brisbane Cricket Ground Act 1993 .","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"sec.64","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to repealed Act and former authority","content":"### sec.64 References to repealed Act and former authority\n\nIn an Act or document, a reference to the repealed Act may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to this Act.\nA reference in an Act or document to the former authority may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to the Authority.\n(sec.64-ssec.1) In an Act or document, a reference to the repealed Act may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to this Act.\n(sec.64-ssec.2) A reference in an Act or document to the former authority may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to the Authority.","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"sec.65","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority is legal successor","content":"### sec.65 Authority is legal successor\n\nThe Authority is the successor in law of the former authority that ceased to exist on the repeal.\nSections 66 to 69 do not limit subsection (1).\n(sec.65-ssec.1) The Authority is the successor in law of the former authority that ceased to exist on the repeal.\n(sec.65-ssec.2) Sections 66 to 69 do not limit subsection (1).","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"sec.66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assets and liabilities etc.","content":"### sec.66 Assets and liabilities etc.\n\nOn the repeal—\nassets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the repeal vest in the Authority; and\nany contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the repeal, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Authority and may be enforced against or by the Authority.\nOn and from the repeal, property that immediately before the repeal was held on trust by the former authority is vested in the Authority free from the trust.\nThe registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Authority, record the vesting of the property under this section in the Authority.\n(sec.66-ssec.1) On the repeal— assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the repeal vest in the Authority; and any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the repeal, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Authority and may be enforced against or by the Authority.\n(sec.66-ssec.2) On and from the repeal, property that immediately before the repeal was held on trust by the former authority is vested in the Authority free from the trust.\n(sec.66-ssec.3) The registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Authority, record the vesting of the property under this section in the Authority.\n- (a) assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the repeal vest in the Authority; and\n- (b) any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the repeal, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Authority and may be enforced against or by the Authority.","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"sec.67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Employee’s rights and entitlements","content":"### sec.67 Employee’s rights and entitlements\n\nThis section applies to a person who immediately before the repeal was an employee of the former authority.\nOn the repeal, the person is taken to be employed by the Authority on the same conditions on which the person was employed by the former authority.\nAlso, the person—\nkeeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and\nis entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and\nif the person is a member of a superannuation scheme—\nthe person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and\nthe person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.\nWithout limiting subsection (2), if an industrial instrument under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 applies to the person immediately before the repeal, the instrument continues to apply to the person.\nSubsection (4) has effect subject to the Industrial Relations Act 1999 .\n(sec.67-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who immediately before the repeal was an employee of the former authority.\n(sec.67-ssec.2) On the repeal, the person is taken to be employed by the Authority on the same conditions on which the person was employed by the former authority.\n(sec.67-ssec.3) Also, the person— keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme— the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.\n(sec.67-ssec.4) Without limiting subsection (2), if an industrial instrument under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 applies to the person immediately before the repeal, the instrument continues to apply to the person.\n(sec.67-ssec.5) Subsection (4) has effect subject to the Industrial Relations Act 1999 .\n- (a) keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and\n- (b) is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and\n- (c) if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme— (i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and (ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.\n- (i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and\n- (ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.\n- (i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and\n- (ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"sec.68","sectionType":"section","heading":"Proceedings","content":"### sec.68 Proceedings\n\nA proceeding that could have been started or continued by or against the former authority before the repeal may be started or continued by or against the Authority.","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"sec.69","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular rights and interests continue","content":"### sec.69 Particular rights and interests continue\n\nThis Act does not affect—\nany membership rights that a person had to the Brisbane Cricket Ground immediately before the repeal; and\nsubject to section 66(2), any interest that a person had in the property of the former authority immediately before the repeal.\n- (a) any membership rights that a person had to the Brisbane Cricket Ground immediately before the repeal; and\n- (b) subject to section 66(2), any interest that a person had in the property of the former authority immediately before the repeal.","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"sec.70","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of Brisbane Cricket Ground as major sports facility","content":"### sec.70 Declaration of Brisbane Cricket Ground as major sports facility\n\nSection 4(3) does not apply to the declaration of the Brisbane Cricket Ground as a major sports facility.","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for expiry of part 5","content":"## Transitional provisions for expiry of part 5","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"sec.71","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for div 3","content":"### sec.71 Definition for div 3\n\nIn this division—\nformer authority means the former Stadium Redevelopment Authority.","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"sec.72","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to former authority","content":"### sec.72 References to former authority\n\nA reference in an Act or document to the former authority may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to the Authority.","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"sec.73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority is legal successor","content":"### sec.73 Authority is legal successor\n\nThe Authority is the successor in law of the former authority that ceased to exist on the expiry of part 5.\nSections 74 to 76 do not limit subsection (1).\n(sec.73-ssec.1) The Authority is the successor in law of the former authority that ceased to exist on the expiry of part 5.\n(sec.73-ssec.2) Sections 74 to 76 do not limit subsection (1).","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"sec.74","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assets and liabilities etc.","content":"### sec.74 Assets and liabilities etc.\n\nOn the expiry of part 5—\nassets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the expiry vest in the Authority; and\nany contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the expiry, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Authority and may be enforced against or by the Authority.\nThe registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Authority, record the vesting of the property under this section in the Authority.\n(sec.74-ssec.1) On the expiry of part 5— assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the expiry vest in the Authority; and any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the expiry, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Authority and may be enforced against or by the Authority.\n(sec.74-ssec.2) The registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Authority, record the vesting of the property under this section in the Authority.\n- (a) assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the expiry vest in the Authority; and\n- (b) any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the expiry, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Authority and may be enforced against or by the Authority.","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"sec.75","sectionType":"section","heading":"Employee’s rights and entitlements","content":"### sec.75 Employee’s rights and entitlements\n\nThis section applies to a person who immediately before the expiry of part 5 was an employee of the former authority.\nOn the expiry, the person is taken to be employed by the Authority on the same conditions on which the person was employed by the former authority.\nAlso, the person—\nkeeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and\nis entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and\nif the person is a member of a superannuation scheme—\nthe person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and\nthe person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.\n(sec.75-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who immediately before the expiry of part 5 was an employee of the former authority.\n(sec.75-ssec.2) On the expiry, the person is taken to be employed by the Authority on the same conditions on which the person was employed by the former authority.\n(sec.75-ssec.3) Also, the person— keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme— the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.\n- (a) keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and\n- (b) is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and\n- (c) if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme— (i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and (ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.\n- (i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and\n- (ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.\n- (i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and\n- (ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"sec.76","sectionType":"section","heading":"Proceedings","content":"### sec.76 Proceedings\n\nA proceeding that could have been started or continued by or against the former authority before the expiry of part 5 may be started or continued by or against the Authority.","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"sec.77","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of Suncorp Metway Stadium as major sports facility","content":"### sec.77 Declaration of Suncorp Metway Stadium as major sports facility\n\nSection 4(3)(a) does not apply to the declaration of the Suncorp Metway Stadium as a major sports facility.","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"sec.78","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.78\n\ns 78 ins 2005 No. 6 s 10\nom 2013 No. 39 s 109 sch 2","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"sec.79","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.79\n\ns 79 ins 2006 No. 53 s 6\nom 2013 No. 39 s 109 sch 2","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"sec.80","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.80\n\ns 80 ins 2007 No. 20 s 32\nom 2016 No. 56 s 31","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"sec.81","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.81\n\ns 81 ins 2007 No. 20 s 32\nom 2016 No. 56 s 31","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for Major Sports Facilities Amendment Act 2008","content":"## Transitional provisions for Major Sports Facilities Amendment Act 2008","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"sec.82","sectionType":"section","heading":"Change of name does not affect legal personality etc.","content":"### sec.82 Change of name does not affect legal personality etc.\n\nThe change of name of the Authority from ‘Major Sports Facilities Authority’ to ‘Stadiums Queensland’ does not—\naffect the entity’s legal personality or identity; or\naffect a right, entitlement or liability of the Authority or anyone else; or\nmake legal proceedings by or against the Authority defective.\nWithout limiting subsection (1), the change of name of the Authority does not affect any right, entitlement, liability or benefit the Authority would have had or enjoyed apart from the change of name.\nIn addition, but without limiting subsection (1), a legal proceeding that could have been started or continued by or against the Authority under its former name may be started or continued by or against it under its new name.\ns 82 ins 2008 No. 15 s 8\n(sec.82-ssec.1) The change of name of the Authority from ‘Major Sports Facilities Authority’ to ‘Stadiums Queensland’ does not— affect the entity’s legal personality or identity; or affect a right, entitlement or liability of the Authority or anyone else; or make legal proceedings by or against the Authority defective.\n(sec.82-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1), the change of name of the Authority does not affect any right, entitlement, liability or benefit the Authority would have had or enjoyed apart from the change of name.\n(sec.82-ssec.3) In addition, but without limiting subsection (1), a legal proceeding that could have been started or continued by or against the Authority under its former name may be started or continued by or against it under its new name.\n- (a) affect the entity’s legal personality or identity; or\n- (b) affect a right, entitlement or liability of the Authority or anyone else; or\n- (c) make legal proceedings by or against the Authority defective.","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"sec.83","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to Major Sports Facilities Authority","content":"### sec.83 References to Major Sports Facilities Authority\n\nA reference in an Act or document to the Major Sports Facilities Authority may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to Stadiums Queensland.\ns 83 ins 2008 No. 15 s 8","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"sec.84","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recording Authority’s changed name in register","content":"### sec.84 Recording Authority’s changed name in register\n\nThe registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Authority in the appropriate form, and on payment of any fee, record in the register, for any property vested in the Authority, the change of the name of the Authority from ‘Major Sports Facilities Authority’ to ‘Stadiums Queensland’.\nIn this section—\nregistrar of titles means a public official or authority responsible for registering title to land and dealings affecting land.\ns 84 ins 2008 No. 15 s 8\n(sec.84-ssec.1) The registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Authority in the appropriate form, and on payment of any fee, record in the register, for any property vested in the Authority, the change of the name of the Authority from ‘Major Sports Facilities Authority’ to ‘Stadiums Queensland’.\n(sec.84-ssec.2) In this section— registrar of titles means a public official or authority responsible for registering title to land and dealings affecting land.","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.8","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for Major Sports Facilities Amendment Act 2022","content":"## Transitional provisions for Major Sports Facilities Amendment Act 2022","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"sec.85","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing Governor in Council approvals","content":"### sec.85 Existing Governor in Council approvals\n\nThis section applies if—\nbefore the commencement, the Governor in Council approved the Authority exercising a power mentioned in section 8(3) or (3A) or 9(1); and\nimmediately before the commencement—\nthe Governor in Council’s approval was still in effect; and\nthe power had not been exercised.\nOn the commencement, the Governor in Council’s approval is taken to be an approval given by the Minister.\ns 85 ins 2022 No. 26 s 10\n(sec.85-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, the Governor in Council approved the Authority exercising a power mentioned in section 8(3) or (3A) or 9(1); and immediately before the commencement— the Governor in Council’s approval was still in effect; and the power had not been exercised.\n(sec.85-ssec.2) On the commencement, the Governor in Council’s approval is taken to be an approval given by the Minister.\n- (a) before the commencement, the Governor in Council approved the Authority exercising a power mentioned in section 8(3) or (3A) or 9(1); and\n- (b) immediately before the commencement— (i) the Governor in Council’s approval was still in effect; and (ii) the power had not been exercised.\n- (i) the Governor in Council’s approval was still in effect; and\n- (ii) the power had not been exercised.\n- (i) the Governor in Council’s approval was still in effect; and\n- (ii) the power had not been exercised.","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"sec.86","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing requests for Governor in Council approval","content":"### sec.86 Existing requests for Governor in Council approval\n\nThis section applies if—\nbefore the commencement, the Authority asked the Governor in Council for approval to exercise a power mentioned in section 8(3) or (3A) or 9(1); and\nimmediately before the commencement, the request had not been decided.\nThe Governor in Council may continue to decide the request.\nIf the Governor in Council approves the request, the approval is taken to be an approval given by the Minister.\ns 86 ins 2022 No. 26 s 10\n(sec.86-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, the Authority asked the Governor in Council for approval to exercise a power mentioned in section 8(3) or (3A) or 9(1); and immediately before the commencement, the request had not been decided.\n(sec.86-ssec.2) The Governor in Council may continue to decide the request.\n(sec.86-ssec.3) If the Governor in Council approves the request, the approval is taken to be an approval given by the Minister.\n- (a) before the commencement, the Authority asked the Governor in Council for approval to exercise a power mentioned in section 8(3) or (3A) or 9(1); and\n- (b) immediately before the commencement, the request had not been decided.","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"sec.87","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing directors","content":"### sec.87 Existing directors\n\nA person who holds office as a director immediately before the commencement may continue as a director after the commencement despite section 14(1).\ns 87 ins 2022 No. 26 s 10","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.9","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026","content":"## Transitional provisions for Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026","sortOrder":122},{"sectionNumber":"sec.88","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.88 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nformer , in relation to a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.\nnew , in relation to a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force from the commencement.\ns 88 ins 2026 No. 3 s 32","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"sec.89","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chairperson","content":"### sec.89 Chairperson\n\nThis section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person held office as chairperson under former section 13(2).\nFrom the commencement, the person is taken to hold office as chairperson under new section 17.\ns 89 ins 2026 No. 3 s 32\n(sec.89-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person held office as chairperson under former section 13(2).\n(sec.89-ssec.2) From the commencement, the person is taken to hold office as chairperson under new section 17.","sortOrder":124},{"sectionNumber":"sec.90","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of ss 17AA and 17AC","content":"### sec.90 Application of ss 17AA and 17AC\n\nNew sections 17AA and 17AC apply in relation to a director holding office after the commencement, whether the director was appointed before or after the commencement.\ns 90 ins 2026 No. 3 s 32","sortOrder":125},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Authorised persons","content":"# Authorised persons","sortOrder":126},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointment","content":"### sch.1-sec.1 Appointment\n\nThe Authority may, in writing, appoint a person who the Authority is satisfied has the necessary training, or knowledge and experience, to be an authorised person under this Act.\nsch 1 s 1 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Limitation of authorised person’s powers","content":"### sch.1-sec.2 Limitation of authorised person’s powers\n\nThe powers of an authorised person may be limited—\nunder a condition of appointment; or\nby written notice of the Authority given to the authorised person.\nNotice under subsection (1) (b) may be given orally, but must be confirmed in writing as soon as possible.\nsch 1 s 2 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12\n(sch.1-sec.2-ssec.1) The powers of an authorised person may be limited— under a condition of appointment; or by written notice of the Authority given to the authorised person.\n(sch.1-sec.2-ssec.2) Notice under subsection (1) (b) may be given orally, but must be confirmed in writing as soon as possible.\n- (a) under a condition of appointment; or\n- (b) by written notice of the Authority given to the authorised person.","sortOrder":128},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Terms of appointment","content":"### sch.1-sec.3 Terms of appointment\n\nAn authorised person holds office on the conditions stated in the instrument of appointment.\nAn authorised person—\nif the appointment provides for a term of appointment—ceases to hold office as an authorised person at the end of the term; and\nmay resign by signed notice given to the Authority.\nsch 1 s 3 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12\n(sch.1-sec.3-ssec.1) An authorised person holds office on the conditions stated in the instrument of appointment.\n(sch.1-sec.3-ssec.2) An authorised person— if the appointment provides for a term of appointment—ceases to hold office as an authorised person at the end of the term; and may resign by signed notice given to the Authority.\n- (a) if the appointment provides for a term of appointment—ceases to hold office as an authorised person at the end of the term; and\n- (b) may resign by signed notice given to the Authority.","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Identity cards","content":"### sch.1-sec.4 Identity cards\n\nThe Authority must issue an identity card to each authorised person.\nThe identity card must—\ncontain a recent photograph of the authorised person; and\nbe in a form approved by the Authority; and\nbe signed by the authorised person.\nA person who ceases to be an authorised person must, as soon as practicable, return the person’s identity card to the Authority, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not returning it.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (3) —10 penalty units.\nsch 1 s 4 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12\n(sch.1-sec.4-ssec.1) The Authority must issue an identity card to each authorised person.\n(sch.1-sec.4-ssec.2) The identity card must— contain a recent photograph of the authorised person; and be in a form approved by the Authority; and be signed by the authorised person.\n(sch.1-sec.4-ssec.3) A person who ceases to be an authorised person must, as soon as practicable, return the person’s identity card to the Authority, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not returning it. Maximum penalty for subsection (3) —10 penalty units.\n- (a) contain a recent photograph of the authorised person; and\n- (b) be in a form approved by the Authority; and\n- (c) be signed by the authorised person.","sortOrder":130},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Proof of authority","content":"### sch.1-sec.5 Proof of authority\n\nAn authorised person may exercise a power under this Act in relation to someone else only if the authorised person—\nfirst produces his or her identity card for inspection by the other person; or\nhas his or her identity card displayed so that it is clearly visible.\nIf, for any reason, it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1) , the authorised person must produce the identity card for inspection by the person at the first reasonable opportunity.\nIf subsection (2) is relevant and is complied with by an authorised person, the exercise of a power in relation to someone else by the authorised person is not invalid merely because of subsection (1) .\nsch 1 s 5 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.1) An authorised person may exercise a power under this Act in relation to someone else only if the authorised person— first produces his or her identity card for inspection by the other person; or has his or her identity card displayed so that it is clearly visible.\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.2) If, for any reason, it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1) , the authorised person must produce the identity card for inspection by the person at the first reasonable opportunity.\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.3) If subsection (2) is relevant and is complied with by an authorised person, the exercise of a power in relation to someone else by the authorised person is not invalid merely because of subsection (1) .\n- (a) first produces his or her identity card for inspection by the other person; or\n- (b) has his or her identity card displayed so that it is clearly visible.","sortOrder":131},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Traffic control","content":"# Traffic control","sortOrder":132},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons authorised to control traffic on facility land","content":"### sch.1-sec.6 Persons authorised to control traffic on facility land\n\nAn authorised person may control traffic on facility land and, for this purpose, may give directions to persons on the land.\nA person must not fail to comply with a direction given under subsection (1) , unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not complying with it.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (2) —10 penalty units.\nsch 1 s 6 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12\n(sch.1-sec.6-ssec.1) An authorised person may control traffic on facility land and, for this purpose, may give directions to persons on the land.\n(sch.1-sec.6-ssec.2) A person must not fail to comply with a direction given under subsection (1) , unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not complying with it. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —10 penalty units.","sortOrder":133},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulatory notice","content":"### sch.1-sec.7 Regulatory notice\n\nThe Authority may erect or display at or near any vehicular entrance to facility land, a notice (a regulatory notice ) regulating the driving, parking or standing of vehicles on the land, including, for example—\nfixing a maximum speed limit; or\nindicating a pedestrian crossing; or\nindicating a place where the driving, parking or standing of a vehicle is restricted or prohibited.\nA person on facility land must comply with a regulatory notice, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not complying with it.\nMaximum penalty—10 penalty units.\nA regulatory notice—\nmust state the limits of the area to which the notice applies; and\nmay state that a contravention of a requirement of the notice is an offence against the Act and the penalty for the offence.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , the Authority may erect and display regulatory notices in the form of official traffic signs.\nEvidence that a notice purporting to be a regulatory notice was erected or displayed at a place mentioned in subsection (1) is evidence that the notice was a regulatory notice erected or displayed by the Authority.\nA regulatory notice erected or displayed under this section must be easily visible to passers-by.\nsch 1 s 7 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12\n(sch.1-sec.7-ssec.1) The Authority may erect or display at or near any vehicular entrance to facility land, a notice (a regulatory notice ) regulating the driving, parking or standing of vehicles on the land, including, for example— fixing a maximum speed limit; or indicating a pedestrian crossing; or indicating a place where the driving, parking or standing of a vehicle is restricted or prohibited.\n(sch.1-sec.7-ssec.2) A person on facility land must comply with a regulatory notice, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not complying with it. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.\n(sch.1-sec.7-ssec.3) A regulatory notice— must state the limits of the area to which the notice applies; and may state that a contravention of a requirement of the notice is an offence against the Act and the penalty for the offence.\n(sch.1-sec.7-ssec.4) Without limiting subsection (1) , the Authority may erect and display regulatory notices in the form of official traffic signs.\n(sch.1-sec.7-ssec.5) Evidence that a notice purporting to be a regulatory notice was erected or displayed at a place mentioned in subsection (1) is evidence that the notice was a regulatory notice erected or displayed by the Authority.\n(sch.1-sec.7-ssec.6) A regulatory notice erected or displayed under this section must be easily visible to passers-by.\n- (a) fixing a maximum speed limit; or\n- (b) indicating a pedestrian crossing; or\n- (c) indicating a place where the driving, parking or standing of a vehicle is restricted or prohibited.\n- (a) must state the limits of the area to which the notice applies; and\n- (b) may state that a contravention of a requirement of the notice is an offence against the Act and the penalty for the offence.","sortOrder":134},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information notices","content":"### sch.1-sec.8 Information notices\n\nThis section applies if a regulatory notice does not state that a contravention of a requirement of the notice is an offence against this Act and the penalty for the offence.\nThe Authority must erect or display at or near each vehicular entrance to facility land to which the regulatory notice relates, and other places the Authority considers appropriate, information notices stating that a contravention of a requirement of a regulatory notice is an offence and the penalty for the offence.\nAn information notice may contain any other information the Authority considers appropriate.\nAn information notice erected or displayed under this section must be easily visible to passers-by.\nIn this section—\nregulatory notice does not include an official traffic sign.\nsch 1 s 8 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12\n(sch.1-sec.8-ssec.1) This section applies if a regulatory notice does not state that a contravention of a requirement of the notice is an offence against this Act and the penalty for the offence.\n(sch.1-sec.8-ssec.2) The Authority must erect or display at or near each vehicular entrance to facility land to which the regulatory notice relates, and other places the Authority considers appropriate, information notices stating that a contravention of a requirement of a regulatory notice is an offence and the penalty for the offence.\n(sch.1-sec.8-ssec.3) An information notice may contain any other information the Authority considers appropriate.\n(sch.1-sec.8-ssec.4) An information notice erected or displayed under this section must be easily visible to passers-by.\n(sch.1-sec.8-ssec.5) In this section— regulatory notice does not include an official traffic sign.","sortOrder":135},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Removal and detention of illegally parked or abandoned vehicles","content":"### sch.1-sec.9 Removal and detention of illegally parked or abandoned vehicles\n\nAn authorised person may seize, remove and hold a vehicle that the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds—\nis parked in contravention of a regulatory notice; or\nis abandoned.\nThe vehicle must be held at a safe place.\nAn authorised person may exercise the powers given under subsection (1) (a) only if—\nthe authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that it is necessary or desirable to seize and remove the vehicle having regard to the safety and convenience of traffic on facility land; and\nthe authorised person—\ncan not immediately locate the driver of the vehicle; or\nbelieves on reasonable grounds that the driver of the vehicle is not willing or able to remove the vehicle immediately.\nAs soon as is practicable and no later than 14 days after the vehicle is seized, the Authority must give to the owner of the vehicle a written notice stating how the owner may recover the vehicle.\nIf the owner can not be ascertained or located within 14 days after the vehicle is seized, the notice may be given by publishing it in a newspaper circulating generally in the State.\nIf the vehicle was parked in contravention of a regulatory notice, the owner of the vehicle must pay to the Authority the amount demanded by it for the cost of seizing, removing, holding and returning the vehicle.\nIn this section—\nvehicle includes a part of the vehicle and anything attached to, or contained in, the vehicle.\nsch 1 s 9 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12\n(sch.1-sec.9-ssec.1) An authorised person may seize, remove and hold a vehicle that the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds— is parked in contravention of a regulatory notice; or is abandoned.\n(sch.1-sec.9-ssec.2) The vehicle must be held at a safe place.\n(sch.1-sec.9-ssec.3) An authorised person may exercise the powers given under subsection (1) (a) only if— the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that it is necessary or desirable to seize and remove the vehicle having regard to the safety and convenience of traffic on facility land; and the authorised person— can not immediately locate the driver of the vehicle; or believes on reasonable grounds that the driver of the vehicle is not willing or able to remove the vehicle immediately.\n(sch.1-sec.9-ssec.4) As soon as is practicable and no later than 14 days after the vehicle is seized, the Authority must give to the owner of the vehicle a written notice stating how the owner may recover the vehicle.\n(sch.1-sec.9-ssec.5) If the owner can not be ascertained or located within 14 days after the vehicle is seized, the notice may be given by publishing it in a newspaper circulating generally in the State.\n(sch.1-sec.9-ssec.6) If the vehicle was parked in contravention of a regulatory notice, the owner of the vehicle must pay to the Authority the amount demanded by it for the cost of seizing, removing, holding and returning the vehicle.\n(sch.1-sec.9-ssec.7) In this section— vehicle includes a part of the vehicle and anything attached to, or contained in, the vehicle.\n- (a) is parked in contravention of a regulatory notice; or\n- (b) is abandoned.\n- (a) the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that it is necessary or desirable to seize and remove the vehicle having regard to the safety and convenience of traffic on facility land; and\n- (b) the authorised person— (i) can not immediately locate the driver of the vehicle; or (ii) believes on reasonable grounds that the driver of the vehicle is not willing or able to remove the vehicle immediately.\n- (i) can not immediately locate the driver of the vehicle; or\n- (ii) believes on reasonable grounds that the driver of the vehicle is not willing or able to remove the vehicle immediately.\n- (i) can not immediately locate the driver of the vehicle; or\n- (ii) believes on reasonable grounds that the driver of the vehicle is not willing or able to remove the vehicle immediately.","sortOrder":136},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disposal of unclaimed vehicles","content":"### sch.1-sec.10 Disposal of unclaimed vehicles\n\nThis section applies if the owner of a seized vehicle does not recover the vehicle within 2 months after notice is given to the owner under section 9 (4) or (5) .\nAfter publishing a notice in a newspaper circulating generally in the State, the Authority may sell the vehicle by public auction.\nThe notice must—\nidentify the vehicle; and\nstate that the vehicle is to be sold by auction; and\nstate how the owner may recover the vehicle before the auction; and\nstate the time and place of the auction.\nCompensation is not recoverable against the Authority because of the sale of a vehicle under this section.\nIn this section—\nvehicle includes a part of the vehicle and anything attached to, or contained in, the vehicle.\nsch 1 s 10 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12\n(sch.1-sec.10-ssec.1) This section applies if the owner of a seized vehicle does not recover the vehicle within 2 months after notice is given to the owner under section 9 (4) or (5) .\n(sch.1-sec.10-ssec.2) After publishing a notice in a newspaper circulating generally in the State, the Authority may sell the vehicle by public auction.\n(sch.1-sec.10-ssec.3) The notice must— identify the vehicle; and state that the vehicle is to be sold by auction; and state how the owner may recover the vehicle before the auction; and state the time and place of the auction.\n(sch.1-sec.10-ssec.4) Compensation is not recoverable against the Authority because of the sale of a vehicle under this section.\n(sch.1-sec.10-ssec.5) In this section— vehicle includes a part of the vehicle and anything attached to, or contained in, the vehicle.\n- (a) identify the vehicle; and\n- (b) state that the vehicle is to be sold by auction; and\n- (c) state how the owner may recover the vehicle before the auction; and\n- (d) state the time and place of the auction.","sortOrder":137},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of proceeds of sale","content":"### sch.1-sec.11 Application of proceeds of sale\n\nThe proceeds of the sale must be applied in the following order—\nin payment of the reasonable expenses incurred in the sale;\nin payment of the reasonable cost of seizing, removing and holding the vehicle;\nif there is an amount owing to a person under a security interest registered for the vehicle under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) —in payment of the amount owing to the holder of the security interest;\nin payment of any balance to the owner.\nA secured party can not enforce any security interest in the proceeds of sale against an entity to whom an amount is payable under subsection (1) (a) or (b) .\nCompensation is not recoverable against the Authority because of a payment under this section.\nIn this section—\nsecured party has the meaning given by the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) , section 10 .\nsch 1 s 11 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12\namd 2010 No. 44 s 66\n(sch.1-sec.11-ssec.1) The proceeds of the sale must be applied in the following order— in payment of the reasonable expenses incurred in the sale; in payment of the reasonable cost of seizing, removing and holding the vehicle; if there is an amount owing to a person under a security interest registered for the vehicle under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) —in payment of the amount owing to the holder of the security interest; in payment of any balance to the owner.\n(sch.1-sec.11-ssec.2) A secured party can not enforce any security interest in the proceeds of sale against an entity to whom an amount is payable under subsection (1) (a) or (b) .\n(sch.1-sec.11-ssec.3) Compensation is not recoverable against the Authority because of a payment under this section.\n(sch.1-sec.11-ssec.4) In this section— secured party has the meaning given by the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) , section 10 .\n- (a) in payment of the reasonable expenses incurred in the sale;\n- (b) in payment of the reasonable cost of seizing, removing and holding the vehicle;\n- (c) if there is an amount owing to a person under a security interest registered for the vehicle under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) —in payment of the amount owing to the holder of the security interest;\n- (d) in payment of any balance to the owner.","sortOrder":138}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Act has substantially expanded beyond its original 2001 scope of simply establishing a management authority for major sports facilities. It now includes: anti-scalping ticket resale rules (added 2006); a comprehensive advertising restriction regime with drone and laser projection controls (added 2006, significantly expanded 2016 and 2026); a specific legislative override for Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) event numbers circumventing planning approval conditions (added 2011); detailed criminal history checking and disclosure obligations for board directors (added 2016); formal ministerial direction powers with annual reporting requirements (added 2022); and expanded property acquisition and freehold land powers requiring ministerial rather than Governor in Council approval (2022). The core body governance and facility management framework has also been repeatedly amended, including a full name change from 'Major Sports Facilities Authority' to 'Stadiums Queensland' in 2008."},"complexity_factors":["Interaction with multiple other Queensland Acts (Planning Act, Financial Accountability Act, Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act, Environmental Protection Act, Liquor Act, Industrial Relations Act, Land Act, Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act, Corporations Act)","Multiple layers of transitional provisions dealing with the absorption of three predecessor bodies (Lang Park Trust, Brisbane Cricket Ground Trust, Stadium Redevelopment Authority) with complex successor-in-law and asset vesting provisions","Advertising restrictions regime involves multiple defined terms (declared event, prescribed event, restricted advertising event, restricted advertising period) with different triggering mechanisms and timeframes","Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) has a site-specific regime that overrides development approval conditions and planning laws, requiring knowledge of those underlying approvals to understand the effect","Board governance provisions contain layered conflict-of-interest rules with modified quorum calculations when directors are excluded","Multiple amendments over 20+ years (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2022, 2023, 2026) have resulted in repealed and relocated provisions that make the current text difficult to follow without legislative history","Criminal history check regime involves interplay between consent, police commissioner obligations, disclosure rights, and confidentiality penalties","Ticket resale provisions apply 'within or outside Queensland' raising jurisdictional questions for online resale platforms"],"plain_english_summary":"The Act creates Stadiums Queensland, a government authority to own and run major state stadiums (e.g., Lang Park, The Gabba), giving the State strong commercial and planning control over those venues and board/ministerial oversight.  \n\nIt directly affects ticket buyers and resellers (caps resale at 10% above face value), advertisers and nearby businesses (temporary bans on unauthorised event advertising), residents around Brisbane Stadium (overrides local planning to allow up to 24 major events/year), owners (vesting requires agreement), and taxpayers who underwrite the Authority’s operations."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Since enactment the Act has broadened from creating a single trust/authority for particular stadiums to a wider commercial and regulatory regime. Amendments and additions now give the Authority powers over advertising visible from facilities, cap ticket resale prices, allow displacement of planning/noise/local controls for prescribed events, add ministerial direction/reporting (s 9A), and consolidate multiple former bodies and their assets into a single Authority (pt 6). Those changes expand the Authority’s commercial footprint, regulatory reach over third parties (advertisers, resellers) and the Minister’s oversight compared with a narrower original asset‑management trust model."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple parts and schedules including preliminary, powers, board governance, event‑specific exceptions, advertising controls, ticket resale rules and traffic powers (many discrete regimes)","Definitions split between schedule 2 and part‑specific definitions (pt 3B, pt 4A, pt 4B) creating context‑dependent meanings","Numerous cross‑references to other statutes (Planning Act, Integrated Planning Act, Environmental Protection Act, Liquor Act, Financial Accountability Act, Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act)","Ministerial approvals and directions that change who must consent before key transactions (s 8(3), 8(3A), s 9, s 9A) — layered oversight","Several nested exceptions and carve‑outs (owner agreement for declaration, non‑profit resale exemption, advertising exclusions, compliance‑condition exceptions)","Transitional and repeal provisions transferring assets, liabilities, contracts and employees from multiple former authorities (Lang Park Trust, Brisbane Cricket Ground Trust, Stadium Redevelopment Authority) — many contingency rules (pt 6)","Penalties and enforcement spread across different parts with different units and maxima (ticket resale, advertising, conduct on facility land)","Delegation and authorised‑person regimes with operational powers (traffic control, vehicle seizure and disposal) in schedule 1","Event‑specific lawful‑use overrides (Brisbane Stadium cap of 24 events; prescribed special events overriding planning/local noise controls) which introduce bespoke, time‑bound exceptions (pt 3B, pt 4)"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this law does (mechanically)**\n\n- Establishes Stadiums Queensland (called the Authority) as a corporate statutory body with its own seal, legal personality and powers to sue and be sued (s 5–6).\n- Allows the state, by regulation, to declare a facility able to host national or international sport, recreation or entertainment events to be a “major sports facility”; on declaration ownership of the facility vests in the Authority (s 4). The declaration can only be made with the facility owner’s agreement and does not extinguish other pre‑existing interests (s 4(3)).\n- Gives the Authority broad commercial powers to manage, operate, develop and promote major sports facilities and specified facility land, to provide related services, to enter contracts, to hold and dispose of property, and to act inside or outside Queensland (s 7–8). Some acquisition and disposal powers require the Minister’s prior written approval (s 8(3), 8(3A); s 9(1)).\n- Creates a board of up to seven part‑time directors appointed on the Minister’s recommendation (s 10–12). The board sets objectives and ensures the Authority performs its functions (s 11). Director appointment, meeting and disclosure rules, criminal‑history checks and confidentiality obligations for that material are included (ss 12, 17A, 17AA, 17C–17D).\n- Enables the Minister to give written directions to the Authority in the public interest; the Authority must comply and must report summaries and compliance in its annual report (s 9A).\n- Contains event‑specific rules: (a) up to 24 major sport events a year at Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) are a lawful use despite a particular development condition (pt 3B, s 30AM–30AN); (b) use of a declared (regulation‑prescribed) special event at a major sports facility can be treated as lawful despite some planning, liquor, local noise and development rules, subject to prescribed conditions (pt 4, s 30A).\n- Regulates secondary markets and commercial activity around events: resale of tickets for major sports facility events is capped at no more than 10% above the original ticket price, with penalties and a fundraising exception for non‑profits (pt 4A, s 30B–30C).\n- Controls advertising visible from facilities during declared or prescribed events: a broad prohibition on displaying advertisements in airspace or on structures within sight of a facility during a restricted advertising period unless authorised by the Authority; the Authority may authorise and impose conditions (pt 4B, s 30D–30G).\n- Provides powers for authorised persons (appointed by the Authority) to manage conduct and traffic on facility land, issue regulatory notices, seize illegally parked or abandoned vehicles, and dispose of unclaimed vehicles with proceeds applied in a stated order (sch 1, parts 1–2).\n- Contains transitional and repeal provisions that folded earlier bodies and statutes (Lang Park Trust Act 1994; Brisbane Cricket Ground Act 1993; Stadium Redevelopment Authority) into the Authority, transferring assets, liabilities, contracts and employee rights (pt 6, ss 54–77 and following).\n\n**Stated purpose and claimed policy objective**\n\nOfficial materials present the Act as a mechanism to create a single specialist body to run, develop and promote major sports facilities and events (see s 7). The Act’s event‑specific and advertising/ticketing rules are presented as ways to regulate event staging, crowding, noise and commercial behaviour during major events.\n\n**How it changes incentives, who pays and who decides**\n\n- Who decides: the Minister (in appointments, approvals for certain land transactions, and directions) and the Authority/board (operational control, commercial arrangements, authorisations under the advertising regime) hold decision power (ss 8, 9, 9A, 11, 30G). Gazetted declarations and regulation‑making further shape application (ss 4, 30E, 33).\n- Who pays: the Authority is intended to operate on commercial principles and may charge for goods and services (s 7(2); s 8(1)(e)). Where the Authority seizes and disposes of vehicles or licences advertising, costs are borne by users or owners (sch 1‑sec 9, 10, 11; s 30G). Penalties for breaches (ticket‑resale, advertising, conduct) impose fines on individuals or corporations (ss 30C, 30F, 32).\n- Behaviour changes: private owners agreeing to declaration transfer legal title to the Authority (s 4); venue operators and event organisers must negotiate authorisations with the Authority for certain advertising and are constrained on ticket resale prices (s 30C; s 30G). Local councils’ noise and planning controls can be displaced in prescribed circumstances (s 30A), reducing some administrative hurdles for staged events but also limiting local regulatory control.\n\n**Trade‑offs, costs and implementation risks**\n\n- Concentrated benefits vs diffuse costs: the Authority and event organisers gain centralized commercial control and potentially streamlined event approvals; advertisers, secondary ticket sellers and some local regulatory actors face constraints (ss 30A, 30C, 30F–30G). Owners who agree to declaration receive whatever compensation/terms are negotiated, but property vests in the Authority (s 4).\n- Compliance burden and administrative discretion: the Authority gains discretionary authorisation power over advertising and conditional approvals (s 30G). That creates administrative workload (application assessment, conditions) and leaves scope for selective approvals (s 30G(2)). Ministerial directions (s 9A) add a political oversight lever which the Authority must follow and report on (s 9A(4)–(5)).\n- Effects on market behaviour: the ticket resale cap (s 30C) directly restrains resale market prices and may reduce secondary‑market profits, alter distribution methods (e.g. package deals, fees not classified as resale), and push some transactions to non‑regulated channels. Advertising restrictions (pt 4B) limit out‑of‑stadium commercial exposure during events and concentrate commercial visibility to what the Authority and event organisers permit (s 30F–30G).\n- Legal and transition risk: the Act contains detailed transitional provisions to carry over assets, staff and contracts from previous trusts and authorities (pt 6). That reduces continuity risk but creates complexity in legacy obligations (ss 58–69, 74–76).\n\n**Key practical consequences to watch**\n\n- Ministerial approvals and directions materially shape the Authority’s ability to buy/sell land and act beyond core operations (ss 8(3), 8(3A), 9, 9A).\n- The resale cap and advertising authorisation regime re‑allocate commercial opportunities from secondary markets and unauthorised advertisers toward the Authority and event organisers (ss 30C, 30F–30G).\n- Local planning and noise controls can be displaced for prescribed events (s 30A) — this shortens one regulatory path but reduces local regulatory recourse during those events.\n\n(References in parentheses are to sections of the Major Sports Facilities Act 2001.)"},"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"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":745},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The legislation has expanded significantly from its original 2001 purpose of establishing the Major Sports Facilities Authority and declaring major sports facilities. It has grown to include: ticket scalping controls (Part 4A, added 2006), advertising restrictions including aerial and digital advertising (Part 4B, added 2006), specific provisions for Brisbane Stadium/Lang Park (Part 3B, added 2011), and extensive transitional provisions for multiple repealed trusts and successive amendments. The 2022 and 2026 amendments further expanded ministerial powers and board governance requirements."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple repealed and substituted sections creating historical layering (e.g., sections 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D have previous versions)","Extensive transitional provisions across 9 divisions covering multiple repealed Acts and amendments from 2005-2026","Cross-references to multiple other Acts including Planning Act, Environmental Protection Act, Liquor Act, Financial Accountability Act, Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act","Nested conditional logic in section 30A with multiple 'despite' clauses overriding various laws","Detailed board governance rules with disqualification criteria, criminal history disclosure requirements, and complex meeting procedures","Multiple defined terms across Parts 3B, 4A and 4B with overlapping definitions","Property vesting arrangements with conditional exceptions (section 4) and ministerial approval requirements for acquisitions (section 8)","Schedule 1 creates a separate regulatory scheme for traffic control and vehicle seizure with its own offence provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Queensland Act establishes **Stadiums Queensland** (formerly Major Sports Facilities Authority), a government body that owns and operates major sports stadiums across the state.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Declares major sports facilities**: Large venues capable of hosting national or international sporting, recreational or entertainment events can be declared \"major sports facilities\" by regulation, with ownership transferring to Stadiums Queensland (but only with the current owner's agreement and without affecting other people's existing rights).\n- **Creates Stadiums Queensland**: A corporate body with powers to manage, develop and promote these facilities, including building new infrastructure and providing services for other government-owned venues.\n- **Sets up governance**: A board of up to 7 directors (appointed by the Governor in Council on ministerial recommendation) oversees the Authority, with strict requirements including relevant qualifications, criminal history checks, and conflict-of-interest rules.\n- **Controls ticket scalping**: Makes it illegal to resell tickets to major sports facility events for more than 10% above face value (with exceptions for non-profit fundraising).\n- **Restricts advertising**: Bans unauthorised advertising visible from stadiums during major events, including aerial banners, laser projections and large flags.\n- **Provides event exemptions**: Allows certain large events to proceed despite planning laws, liquor licensing restrictions and noise regulations that would normally apply.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Sports fans (ticket resale restrictions)\n- Event organisers and advertisers (advertising controls)\n- Property owners near stadiums (planning law exemptions for events)\n- Businesses wanting to advertise near venues\n- Employees of the former Lang Park Trust and Brisbane Cricket Ground Trust (transferred to Stadiums Queensland)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThe Act ensures Queensland's major sporting venues are professionally managed as commercial assets while protecting consumers from ticket scalping and preserving the visual integrity of events through advertising controls. It also streamlines event approvals by overriding certain planning and environmental laws for specific major events."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/major-sports-facilities-act-2001","history":"/api/acts/major-sports-facilities-act-2001/history","analysis":"/api/acts/major-sports-facilities-act-2001/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/major-sports-facilities-act-2001/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/major-sports-facilities-act-2001/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/major-sports-facilities-act-2001/documents"}}