{"id":"qld:sl-2026-0128","name":"Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2026","slug":"major-sports-facilities-regulation-2026","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"128 of 2026","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":573480,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2026-0128-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-08-28","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 regulation may be cited as the Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2026 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.2 Definitions\n\nIn this regulation—\noperational management plan see schedule 2 , section 4 (1) .\noperator means the person who operates the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for the Authority under an agreement between the person and the Authority.\nStadium Management Advisory Committee means the committee of that name established in accordance with the relevant development approval.\nstage and seating plan see schedule 2 , section 8 (2) .\ntransport management plan see schedule 2 , section 3 (1) .","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"General provisions","content":"# General provisions","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Major sports facilities— Act , s 4","content":"### sec.3 Major sports facilities— Act , s 4\n\nFor section 4 (1) of the Act , each facility mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1 continues to be declared to be a major sports facility.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Crowd size for major sport event— Act , s 30AL","content":"### sec.4 Crowd size for major sport event— Act , s 30AL\n\nFor section 30AL of the Act , definition major sport event , the number prescribed is 45,000.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for particular special events— Act , s 30A","content":"### sec.5 Use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for particular special events— Act , s 30A\n\nFor section 30A (1) of the Act , each of the following special events is prescribed for the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)—\na major concert—\nthat is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and\nfor which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister;\na religious event—\nthat is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and\nfor which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.\nFor section 30A (5) of the Act , the conditions stated in schedule 2 are prescribed for each special event prescribed under subsection (1) .\nFor the calendar year starting on 1 January 2026, this section applies as if the reference in subsection (1) (a) (i) to the 12th major concert were a reference to the 21st major concert.\nThis subsection and subsection (3) expire on 1 January 2027.\ns 5 (3)–(4) exp 1 January 2027 (see s 5(4))\n(sec.5-ssec.1) For section 30A (1) of the Act , each of the following special events is prescribed for the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)— a major concert— that is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister; a religious event— that is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.\n(sec.5-ssec.2) For section 30A (5) of the Act , the conditions stated in schedule 2 are prescribed for each special event prescribed under subsection (1) .\n(sec.5-ssec.3) For the calendar year starting on 1 January 2026, this section applies as if the reference in subsection (1) (a) (i) to the 12th major concert were a reference to the 21st major concert.\n(sec.5-ssec.4) This subsection and subsection (3) expire on 1 January 2027. s 5 (3)–(4) exp 1 January 2027 (see s 5(4))\n- (a) a major concert— (i) that is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and (ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister;\n- (i) that is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and\n- (ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister;\n- (b) a religious event— (i) that is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and (ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.\n- (i) that is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and\n- (ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.\n- (i) that is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and\n- (ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister;\n- (i) that is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and\n- (ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed event for particular restrictions on advertising— Act , s 30D","content":"### sec.6 Prescribed event for particular restrictions on advertising— Act , s 30D\n\nFor section 30D of the Act , definition prescribed event , paragraphs (a) , (b) and (c) , the matters prescribed are that the major sports facility event—\nis an event for which entry tickets are issued; and\nis organised, scheduled or endorsed by a national or international body stated in schedule 3 , column 1; and\nis held at a major sports facility stated opposite the national or international body in schedule 3 , column 2.\n- (a) is an event for which entry tickets are issued; and\n- (b) is organised, scheduled or endorsed by a national or international body stated in schedule 3 , column 1; and\n- (c) is held at a major sports facility stated opposite the national or international body in schedule 3 , column 2.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Repeal and transitional provisions","content":"# Repeal and transitional provisions","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Repeal","content":"## Repeal","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal","content":"### sec.7 Repeal\n\nThe Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2014 , SL No. 152 is repealed.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions","content":"## Transitional provisions","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.8 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nnew , in relation to a provision of this regulation, means the provision of this regulation as in force from the commencement.\nrepealed regulation means the repealed Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2014 .","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions on use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)— transport management plan and operational management plan","content":"### sec.9 Conditions on use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)— transport management plan and operational management plan\n\nDespite section 5(2), new schedule 2 applies in relation to the transitional period with the modifications provided under this section.\nNew schedule 2, sections 3 and 4 apply to the operator as if the reference in sections 3(1) and 4(1) of that schedule to the operator must prepare a plan were a reference to the operator may prepare a plan.\nHowever, until the operator prepares a plan under a new provision mentioned in column 1 of the following table and a copy of the plan is given to the chief executive under the new provision—\nthe provision of the repealed regulation mentioned opposite the new provision in column 2 of the table continues to apply to the Authority as if the repealed regulation had not been repealed; and\nnew schedule 2, section 2 does not apply to the Authority.\nColumn 1\nColumn 2\nNew provision\nProvision of repealed regulation\nschedule 2, section 3 (Transport management plan)\nschedule 2, section 2 (Transport management plan)\nschedule 2, section 4 (Operational management plan)\nschedule 2, section 3 (Operational management plan)\nIn this section—\ntransitional period means the period—\nstarting on the commencement; and\nending on 30 November 2026 at the end of the day.\n(sec.9-ssec.1) Despite section 5(2), new schedule 2 applies in relation to the transitional period with the modifications provided under this section.\n(sec.9-ssec.2) New schedule 2, sections 3 and 4 apply to the operator as if the reference in sections 3(1) and 4(1) of that schedule to the operator must prepare a plan were a reference to the operator may prepare a plan.\n(sec.9-ssec.3) However, until the operator prepares a plan under a new provision mentioned in column 1 of the following table and a copy of the plan is given to the chief executive under the new provision— the provision of the repealed regulation mentioned opposite the new provision in column 2 of the table continues to apply to the Authority as if the repealed regulation had not been repealed; and new schedule 2, section 2 does not apply to the Authority. Column 1 Column 2 New provision Provision of repealed regulation schedule 2, section 3 (Transport management plan) schedule 2, section 2 (Transport management plan) schedule 2, section 4 (Operational management plan) schedule 2, section 3 (Operational management plan)\n(sec.9-ssec.4) In this section— transitional period means the period— starting on the commencement; and ending on 30 November 2026 at the end of the day.\n- (a) the provision of the repealed regulation mentioned opposite the new provision in column 2 of the table continues to apply to the Authority as if the repealed regulation had not been repealed; and\n- (b) new schedule 2, section 2 does not apply to the Authority.\n- (a) starting on the commencement; and\n- (b) ending on 30 November 2026 at the end of the day.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions on use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)—stage and seating plan","content":"### sec.10 Conditions on use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)—stage and seating plan\n\nThis section applies if—\nbefore the commencement, a stage and seating plan was prepared and given to the chief executive under the repealed regulation, schedule 2, section 5; and\nimmediately before the commencement, the stage and seating plan was still in effect.\nFrom the commencement, the stage and seating plan is taken to be a stage and seating plan—\nprepared under new schedule 2, section 8(2); and\ngiven to the chief executive under new schedule 2, section 8(3).\n(sec.10-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, a stage and seating plan was prepared and given to the chief executive under the repealed regulation, schedule 2, section 5; and immediately before the commencement, the stage and seating plan was still in effect.\n(sec.10-ssec.2) From the commencement, the stage and seating plan is taken to be a stage and seating plan— prepared under new schedule 2, section 8(2); and given to the chief executive under new schedule 2, section 8(3).\n- (a) before the commencement, a stage and seating plan was prepared and given to the chief executive under the repealed regulation, schedule 2, section 5; and\n- (b) immediately before the commencement, the stage and seating plan was still in effect.\n- (a) prepared under new schedule 2, section 8(2); and\n- (b) given to the chief executive under new schedule 2, section 8(3).","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to major sports facility and special events","content":"### sch.2-sec.1 References to major sports facility and special events\n\nIn this schedule—\na reference to the major sports facility is a reference to the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park); and\na reference to a special event is a reference to a special event prescribed under section 5 of this regulation for the major sports facility.\n- (a) a reference to the major sports facility is a reference to the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park); and\n- (b) a reference to a special event is a reference to a special event prescribed under section 5 of this regulation for the major sports facility.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Conditions about transport management plans and operational management plans","content":"# Conditions about transport management plans and operational management plans","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority to ensure plans for special events are prepared and given to chief executive","content":"### sch.2-sec.2 Authority to ensure plans for special events are prepared and given to chief executive\n\nThe Authority must ensure the operator has prepared the following plans for the use of the major sports facility for special events—\na transport management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 ;\nan operational management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 .\nThe Authority must ensure the operator—\nhas given the chief executive a copy of each plan mentioned in subsection (1) ; and\nif a plan is amended under section 5 —has complied with section 5 (4) in relation to the amendment.\n(sch.2-sec.2-ssec.1) The Authority must ensure the operator has prepared the following plans for the use of the major sports facility for special events— a transport management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 ; an operational management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 .\n(sch.2-sec.2-ssec.2) The Authority must ensure the operator— has given the chief executive a copy of each plan mentioned in subsection (1) ; and if a plan is amended under section 5 —has complied with section 5 (4) in relation to the amendment.\n- (a) a transport management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 ;\n- (b) an operational management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 .\n- (a) has given the chief executive a copy of each plan mentioned in subsection (1) ; and\n- (b) if a plan is amended under section 5 —has complied with section 5 (4) in relation to the amendment.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transport management plan","content":"### sch.2-sec.3 Transport management plan\n\nThe operator must prepare a plan (a transport management plan ) to provide for transport matters in relation to the use of the major sports facility for special events.\nIn preparing the plan, the operator must consult with—\nthe Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and\nthe chief executive.\nThe transport management plan must include the following—\na car parking scheme to prevent intrusion by event-generated car parking in the area around the major sports facility;\na communications strategy for informing the public about traffic and parking arrangements;\ndetails of road and street closures;\ndetails of train, bus and coach services;\ndetails of coach, taxi, limousine and private vehicle parking and set-down areas;\npedestrian and traffic controls;\ndetails about access to the major sports facility and the area around the facility for emergency services;\ndetails about access to the major sports facility for trucks and semi-trailers, and parking, loading and unloading of those vehicles;\nparking arrangements for the set-up of special events;\npromotion of public transport, including, if relevant, a combined ticketing system for public transport and event entry;\ndetails about access to the major sports facility for persons with disability.\nThe operator must give the chief executive a copy of the transport management plan.\n(sch.2-sec.3-ssec.1) The operator must prepare a plan (a transport management plan ) to provide for transport matters in relation to the use of the major sports facility for special events.\n(sch.2-sec.3-ssec.2) In preparing the plan, the operator must consult with— the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and the chief executive.\n(sch.2-sec.3-ssec.3) The transport management plan must include the following— a car parking scheme to prevent intrusion by event-generated car parking in the area around the major sports facility; a communications strategy for informing the public about traffic and parking arrangements; details of road and street closures; details of train, bus and coach services; details of coach, taxi, limousine and private vehicle parking and set-down areas; pedestrian and traffic controls; details about access to the major sports facility and the area around the facility for emergency services; details about access to the major sports facility for trucks and semi-trailers, and parking, loading and unloading of those vehicles; parking arrangements for the set-up of special events; promotion of public transport, including, if relevant, a combined ticketing system for public transport and event entry; details about access to the major sports facility for persons with disability.\n(sch.2-sec.3-ssec.4) The operator must give the chief executive a copy of the transport management plan.\n- (a) the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and\n- (b) the chief executive.\n- (a) a car parking scheme to prevent intrusion by event-generated car parking in the area around the major sports facility;\n- (b) a communications strategy for informing the public about traffic and parking arrangements;\n- (c) details of road and street closures;\n- (d) details of train, bus and coach services;\n- (e) details of coach, taxi, limousine and private vehicle parking and set-down areas;\n- (f) pedestrian and traffic controls;\n- (g) details about access to the major sports facility and the area around the facility for emergency services;\n- (h) details about access to the major sports facility for trucks and semi-trailers, and parking, loading and unloading of those vehicles;\n- (i) parking arrangements for the set-up of special events;\n- (j) promotion of public transport, including, if relevant, a combined ticketing system for public transport and event entry;\n- (k) details about access to the major sports facility for persons with disability.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operational management plan","content":"### sch.2-sec.4 Operational management plan\n\nThe operator must prepare a plan (an operational management plan ) for the use of the major sports facility for special events.\nIn preparing the plan, the operator must consult with—\nthe Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and\nthe chief executive.\nThe operational management plan must—\nidentify potential adverse effects of the use of the major sports facility for special events, including potential adverse effects of the following—\nany rehearsals, sound and light testing, or other ancillary activities necessary for, or incidental to, special events;\nbuilding work, including construction of a stage or a structure for equipment associated with special events;\nlighting or sound equipment\nentertainment activities associated with special events; and\nuse of fireworks, helicopters or blimps\nstate the strategies the operator is to implement to minimise the potential adverse effects identified under paragraph (a) ; and\nstate the following matters—\nhow the operator is to control noise relating to the use of the major sports facility for special events, including strategies the operator is to implement to reduce potential adverse effects of the noise on residents in the area around the major sports facility;\nnoise from crowds, public address systems, speakers, amplifiers, building works or vehicles\nhow the operator is to monitor noise at the locations stated in section 11 (1) and report on the noise under section 12 ;\ndetails about where police officers are to be located at the major sports facility and in surrounding areas;\ndetails of emergency and evacuation procedures;\ndetails of systems or procedures the operator is to implement to respond to, and resolve, complaints from members of the public; and\nstate the strategies the operator is to implement to—\nmanage and control crowd behaviour before, during and after special events; and\npolicies stating conditions of entry or a code of behaviour, a strategy for the sale and use of alcohol, the use of closed-circuit television surveillance\nwithout limiting subparagraph (i) , manage and control crowd behaviour after special events to ensure the behaviour does not adversely affect the amenity of surrounding residential areas or cause a public nuisance; and\nmanage and control pedestrian and vehicular movements before and after special events; and\nmanage and control pedestrian use of pedestrian walkways, rather than surrounding residential areas, and public transport; and\nstate the strategies the operator is to implement to minimise potential adverse effects on the use of Christ Church Milton and the operation of the pipeline known as Castlemaine Drain.\nThe operator must give the chief executive a copy of the operational management plan.\nIn this section—\nChrist Church Milton —\nmeans the premises called Christ Church Milton at 3 Chippendall Street, Milton; and\nincludes the associated rectory and gardens on the premises.\n(sch.2-sec.4-ssec.1) The operator must prepare a plan (an operational management plan ) for the use of the major sports facility for special events.\n(sch.2-sec.4-ssec.2) In preparing the plan, the operator must consult with— the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and the chief executive.\n(sch.2-sec.4-ssec.3) The operational management plan must— identify potential adverse effects of the use of the major sports facility for special events, including potential adverse effects of the following— any rehearsals, sound and light testing, or other ancillary activities necessary for, or incidental to, special events; building work, including construction of a stage or a structure for equipment associated with special events; lighting or sound equipment entertainment activities associated with special events; and use of fireworks, helicopters or blimps state the strategies the operator is to implement to minimise the potential adverse effects identified under paragraph (a) ; and state the following matters— how the operator is to control noise relating to the use of the major sports facility for special events, including strategies the operator is to implement to reduce potential adverse effects of the noise on residents in the area around the major sports facility; noise from crowds, public address systems, speakers, amplifiers, building works or vehicles how the operator is to monitor noise at the locations stated in section 11 (1) and report on the noise under section 12 ; details about where police officers are to be located at the major sports facility and in surrounding areas; details of emergency and evacuation procedures; details of systems or procedures the operator is to implement to respond to, and resolve, complaints from members of the public; and state the strategies the operator is to implement to— manage and control crowd behaviour before, during and after special events; and policies stating conditions of entry or a code of behaviour, a strategy for the sale and use of alcohol, the use of closed-circuit television surveillance without limiting subparagraph (i) , manage and control crowd behaviour after special events to ensure the behaviour does not adversely affect the amenity of surrounding residential areas or cause a public nuisance; and manage and control pedestrian and vehicular movements before and after special events; and manage and control pedestrian use of pedestrian walkways, rather than surrounding residential areas, and public transport; and state the strategies the operator is to implement to minimise potential adverse effects on the use of Christ Church Milton and the operation of the pipeline known as Castlemaine Drain.\n(sch.2-sec.4-ssec.4) The operator must give the chief executive a copy of the operational management plan.\n(sch.2-sec.4-ssec.5) In this section— Christ Church Milton — means the premises called Christ Church Milton at 3 Chippendall Street, Milton; and includes the associated rectory and gardens on the premises.\n- (a) the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and\n- (b) the chief executive.\n- (a) identify potential adverse effects of the use of the major sports facility for special events, including potential adverse effects of the following— (i) any rehearsals, sound and light testing, or other ancillary activities necessary for, or incidental to, special events; (ii) building work, including construction of a stage or a structure for equipment associated with special events; Examples of equipment— lighting or sound equipment (iii) entertainment activities associated with special events; and Examples of entertainment activities— use of fireworks, helicopters or blimps\n- (i) any rehearsals, sound and light testing, or other ancillary activities necessary for, or incidental to, special events;\n- (ii) building work, including construction of a stage or a structure for equipment associated with special events; Examples of equipment— lighting or sound equipment\n- (iii) entertainment activities associated with special events; and Examples of entertainment activities— use of fireworks, helicopters or blimps\n- (b) state the strategies the operator is to implement to minimise the potential adverse effects identified under paragraph (a) ; and\n- (c) state the following matters— (i) how the operator is to control noise relating to the use of the major sports facility for special events, including strategies the operator is to implement to reduce potential adverse effects of the noise on residents in the area around the major sports facility; Examples of noise for subparagraph (i) — noise from crowds, public address systems, speakers, amplifiers, building works or vehicles (ii) how the operator is to monitor noise at the locations stated in section 11 (1) and report on the noise under section 12 ; (iii) details about where police officers are to be located at the major sports facility and in surrounding areas; (iv) details of emergency and evacuation procedures; (v) details of systems or procedures the operator is to implement to respond to, and resolve, complaints from members of the public; and\n- (i) how the operator is to control noise relating to the use of the major sports facility for special events, including strategies the operator is to implement to reduce potential adverse effects of the noise on residents in the area around the major sports facility; Examples of noise for subparagraph (i) — noise from crowds, public address systems, speakers, amplifiers, building works or vehicles\n- (ii) how the operator is to monitor noise at the locations stated in section 11 (1) and report on the noise under section 12 ;\n- (iii) details about where police officers are to be located at the major sports facility and in surrounding areas;\n- (iv) details of emergency and evacuation procedures;\n- (v) details of systems or procedures the operator is to implement to respond to, and resolve, complaints from members of the public; and\n- (d) state the strategies the operator is to implement to— (i) manage and control crowd behaviour before, during and after special events; and Examples of strategies to manage crowd behaviour— policies stating conditions of entry or a code of behaviour, a strategy for the sale and use of alcohol, the use of closed-circuit television surveillance (ii) without limiting subparagraph (i) , manage and control crowd behaviour after special events to ensure the behaviour does not adversely affect the amenity of surrounding residential areas or cause a public nuisance; and (iii) manage and control pedestrian and vehicular movements before and after special events; and (iv) manage and control pedestrian use of pedestrian walkways, rather than surrounding residential areas, and public transport; and\n- (i) manage and control crowd behaviour before, during and after special events; and Examples of strategies to manage crowd behaviour— policies stating conditions of entry or a code of behaviour, a strategy for the sale and use of alcohol, the use of closed-circuit television surveillance\n- (ii) without limiting subparagraph (i) , manage and control crowd behaviour after special events to ensure the behaviour does not adversely affect the amenity of surrounding residential areas or cause a public nuisance; and\n- (iii) manage and control pedestrian and vehicular movements before and after special events; and\n- (iv) manage and control pedestrian use of pedestrian walkways, rather than surrounding residential areas, and public transport; and\n- (e) state the strategies the operator is to implement to minimise potential adverse effects on the use of Christ Church Milton and the operation of the pipeline known as Castlemaine Drain.\n- (i) any rehearsals, sound and light testing, or other ancillary activities necessary for, or incidental to, special events;\n- (ii) building work, including construction of a stage or a structure for equipment associated with special events; Examples of equipment— lighting or sound equipment\n- (iii) entertainment activities associated with special events; and Examples of entertainment activities— use of fireworks, helicopters or blimps\n- (i) how the operator is to control noise relating to the use of the major sports facility for special events, including strategies the operator is to implement to reduce potential adverse effects of the noise on residents in the area around the major sports facility; Examples of noise for subparagraph (i) — noise from crowds, public address systems, speakers, amplifiers, building works or vehicles\n- (ii) how the operator is to monitor noise at the locations stated in section 11 (1) and report on the noise under section 12 ;\n- (iii) details about where police officers are to be located at the major sports facility and in surrounding areas;\n- (iv) details of emergency and evacuation procedures;\n- (v) details of systems or procedures the operator is to implement to respond to, and resolve, complaints from members of the public; and\n- (i) manage and control crowd behaviour before, during and after special events; and Examples of strategies to manage crowd behaviour— policies stating conditions of entry or a code of behaviour, a strategy for the sale and use of alcohol, the use of closed-circuit television surveillance\n- (ii) without limiting subparagraph (i) , manage and control crowd behaviour after special events to ensure the behaviour does not adversely affect the amenity of surrounding residential areas or cause a public nuisance; and\n- (iii) manage and control pedestrian and vehicular movements before and after special events; and\n- (iv) manage and control pedestrian use of pedestrian walkways, rather than surrounding residential areas, and public transport; and\n- (a) means the premises called Christ Church Milton at 3 Chippendall Street, Milton; and\n- (b) includes the associated rectory and gardens on the premises.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Review and amendment of plans","content":"### sch.2-sec.5 Review and amendment of plans\n\nThis section applies in relation to the following plans—\na transport management plan;\nan operational management plan.\nThe operator—\nmust review each plan at least every 2 years after the plan is prepared; and\nmay amend a plan at any time.\nHowever, before amending a plan to make a significant change, the operator must consult on the proposed amendment with—\nthe Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and\nthe chief executive.\nIf a plan is amended under this section, the operator must give the chief executive a copy of the amendment or a copy of the plan as amended.\n(sch.2-sec.5-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to the following plans— a transport management plan; an operational management plan.\n(sch.2-sec.5-ssec.2) The operator— must review each plan at least every 2 years after the plan is prepared; and may amend a plan at any time.\n(sch.2-sec.5-ssec.3) However, before amending a plan to make a significant change, the operator must consult on the proposed amendment with— the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and the chief executive.\n(sch.2-sec.5-ssec.4) If a plan is amended under this section, the operator must give the chief executive a copy of the amendment or a copy of the plan as amended.\n- (a) a transport management plan;\n- (b) an operational management plan.\n- (a) must review each plan at least every 2 years after the plan is prepared; and\n- (b) may amend a plan at any time.\n- (a) the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and\n- (b) the chief executive.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Other conditions","content":"# Other conditions","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information for regulation of traffic under local laws","content":"### sch.2-sec.6 Information for regulation of traffic under local laws\n\nThe operator must give the Brisbane City Council the information about the use of the major sports facility for special events that is necessary for the council to regulate the traffic area around the facility in accordance with its local laws.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Lighting","content":"### sch.2-sec.7 Lighting\n\nThe operator must ensure the technical parameters, design, installation, operation and maintenance of field, event and outdoor lighting for a special event comply with AS 4282-1997 (Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting).","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building works and stage and seating plan","content":"### sch.2-sec.8 Building works and stage and seating plan\n\nThe operator must ensure all building work for special events complies with the Building Act 1975 .\nThe operator must prepare a plan (a stage and seating plan ) that—\nsets out stage and seating layouts for the use of the major sports facility for special events; and\nprovides for access and evacuation in an emergency.\nThe operator must—\ngive the chief executive a copy of the stage and seating plan; and\nensure the stage and seating plan is complied with at all times during a special event.\n(sch.2-sec.8-ssec.1) The operator must ensure all building work for special events complies with the Building Act 1975 .\n(sch.2-sec.8-ssec.2) The operator must prepare a plan (a stage and seating plan ) that— sets out stage and seating layouts for the use of the major sports facility for special events; and provides for access and evacuation in an emergency.\n(sch.2-sec.8-ssec.3) The operator must— give the chief executive a copy of the stage and seating plan; and ensure the stage and seating plan is complied with at all times during a special event.\n- (a) sets out stage and seating layouts for the use of the major sports facility for special events; and\n- (b) provides for access and evacuation in an emergency.\n- (a) give the chief executive a copy of the stage and seating plan; and\n- (b) ensure the stage and seating plan is complied with at all times during a special event.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operating hours","content":"### sch.2-sec.9 Operating hours\n\nThe operator must ensure—\nthe part of a special event consisting of a rehearsal or sound test is carried out only between 10a.m. and 8p.m.; and\nif noise from a rehearsal or sound test is audible beyond the major sports facility—\nthe noise is kept to the lowest level possible; and\nthe noise is not audible beyond the facility for more than 3 hours in total on any day.\nFor the part of a special event other than a rehearsal or sound test, the operator must ensure—\nthe part of the special event is held only between 10a.m. and 10.30p.m.; and\nthe major sports facility is closed to the public by 11.30p.m.\n(sch.2-sec.9-ssec.1) The operator must ensure— the part of a special event consisting of a rehearsal or sound test is carried out only between 10a.m. and 8p.m.; and if noise from a rehearsal or sound test is audible beyond the major sports facility— the noise is kept to the lowest level possible; and the noise is not audible beyond the facility for more than 3 hours in total on any day.\n(sch.2-sec.9-ssec.2) For the part of a special event other than a rehearsal or sound test, the operator must ensure— the part of the special event is held only between 10a.m. and 10.30p.m.; and the major sports facility is closed to the public by 11.30p.m.\n- (a) the part of a special event consisting of a rehearsal or sound test is carried out only between 10a.m. and 8p.m.; and\n- (b) if noise from a rehearsal or sound test is audible beyond the major sports facility— (i) the noise is kept to the lowest level possible; and (ii) the noise is not audible beyond the facility for more than 3 hours in total on any day.\n- (i) the noise is kept to the lowest level possible; and\n- (ii) the noise is not audible beyond the facility for more than 3 hours in total on any day.\n- (i) the noise is kept to the lowest level possible; and\n- (ii) the noise is not audible beyond the facility for more than 3 hours in total on any day.\n- (a) the part of the special event is held only between 10a.m. and 10.30p.m.; and\n- (b) the major sports facility is closed to the public by 11.30p.m.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operator must give public notice of special events","content":"### sch.2-sec.10 Operator must give public notice of special events\n\nThe operator must, at least 20 business days before the start of a special event, give public notice of the special event by notice published on the website maintained by the operator for the major sports facility.\nThe website for the major sports facility is www.suncorpstadium.com.au.\nThe notice must state—\nthe nature of the special event; and\nthe period during which the major sports facility will be used for the special event; and\na phone number for making complaints to the operator about the special event; and\nthe transport and parking arrangements for the special event.\n(sch.2-sec.10-ssec.1) The operator must, at least 20 business days before the start of a special event, give public notice of the special event by notice published on the website maintained by the operator for the major sports facility. The website for the major sports facility is www.suncorpstadium.com.au.\n(sch.2-sec.10-ssec.2) The notice must state— the nature of the special event; and the period during which the major sports facility will be used for the special event; and a phone number for making complaints to the operator about the special event; and the transport and parking arrangements for the special event.\n- (a) the nature of the special event; and\n- (b) the period during which the major sports facility will be used for the special event; and\n- (c) a phone number for making complaints to the operator about the special event; and\n- (d) the transport and parking arrangements for the special event.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Noise","content":"### sch.2-sec.11 Noise\n\nDuring a special event, the operator must ensure noise levels from the event are continuously monitored by a suitably qualified acoustical consultant at, or as near as practicable to, the following locations—\n6/8 Petrie Terrace, Petrie Terrace;\n15 Plunkett Street, Paddington;\n36 Judge Street, Petrie Terrace;\n26 Princess Street, Petrie Terrace;\n31 Isaac Street, Milton.\nThe operator must ensure the noise level from the special event is equal to or less than at least 1 (but not necessarily both) of the following levels—\n100dB(A) L eq , measured at 15-minute periods, measured at a point 50m directly in front of the front edge of the performance stage;\n70dB(A) L eq , measured at 15-minute periods, measured at the locations mentioned in subsection (1) .\nThe operator must ensure the taking of the noise measurements complies with the noise measurement manual.\nDuring the special event, the Authority must ensure that 1 of its employees or its agent—\nis present at the sound mixing desk for the event and is able to exercise ultimate control on the noise levels from the sound amplification equipment; and\ncan contact and communicate with all of the acoustical consultants conducting the monitoring of the noise levels from the event.\nIn this section—\nAS 1055:2018 means AS 1055:2018 (Acoustics - Description and measurement of environmental noise).\ndepartment of the environment means the department in which the Environmental Protection Act 1994 is administered.\nL eq , for a particular period, means the time average A-weighted sound pressure level, within the meaning given by AS 1055:2018, for the period.\nnoise measurement manual means the document called ‘Noise measurement manual’, published by the department of the environment.\nThe document is available on the website of the department of the environment.\n(sch.2-sec.11-ssec.1) During a special event, the operator must ensure noise levels from the event are continuously monitored by a suitably qualified acoustical consultant at, or as near as practicable to, the following locations— 6/8 Petrie Terrace, Petrie Terrace; 15 Plunkett Street, Paddington; 36 Judge Street, Petrie Terrace; 26 Princess Street, Petrie Terrace; 31 Isaac Street, Milton.\n(sch.2-sec.11-ssec.2) The operator must ensure the noise level from the special event is equal to or less than at least 1 (but not necessarily both) of the following levels— 100dB(A) L eq , measured at 15-minute periods, measured at a point 50m directly in front of the front edge of the performance stage; 70dB(A) L eq , measured at 15-minute periods, measured at the locations mentioned in subsection (1) .\n(sch.2-sec.11-ssec.3) The operator must ensure the taking of the noise measurements complies with the noise measurement manual.\n(sch.2-sec.11-ssec.4) During the special event, the Authority must ensure that 1 of its employees or its agent— is present at the sound mixing desk for the event and is able to exercise ultimate control on the noise levels from the sound amplification equipment; and can contact and communicate with all of the acoustical consultants conducting the monitoring of the noise levels from the event.\n(sch.2-sec.11-ssec.5) In this section— AS 1055:2018 means AS 1055:2018 (Acoustics - Description and measurement of environmental noise). department of the environment means the department in which the Environmental Protection Act 1994 is administered. L eq , for a particular period, means the time average A-weighted sound pressure level, within the meaning given by AS 1055:2018, for the period. noise measurement manual means the document called ‘Noise measurement manual’, published by the department of the environment. The document is available on the website of the department of the environment.\n- (a) 6/8 Petrie Terrace, Petrie Terrace;\n- (b) 15 Plunkett Street, Paddington;\n- (c) 36 Judge Street, Petrie Terrace;\n- (d) 26 Princess Street, Petrie Terrace;\n- (e) 31 Isaac Street, Milton.\n- (a) 100dB(A) L eq , measured at 15-minute periods, measured at a point 50m directly in front of the front edge of the performance stage;\n- (b) 70dB(A) L eq , measured at 15-minute periods, measured at the locations mentioned in subsection (1) .\n- (a) is present at the sound mixing desk for the event and is able to exercise ultimate control on the noise levels from the sound amplification equipment; and\n- (b) can contact and communicate with all of the acoustical consultants conducting the monitoring of the noise levels from the event.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Report","content":"### sch.2-sec.12 Report\n\nThe operator must, within 20 business days after the day a special event ends, give the chief executive a report that includes the following information—\ndetails the chief executive reasonably requires about the event;\na summary of the number and type of any complaints received by the operator about the event;\na brief description of the location the subject of each complaint received;\ndetails of any action taken by the Authority in relation to complaints received;\ndetails of any remedial action proposed for future special events.\nThe operator must also, within 20 business days after the day a special event ends, give the chief executive a report by an accredited acoustical consultant that contains the following information—\nthe starting and finishing time of each part of the event;\ndetails of noise measurements taken for the event;\nthe times and locations, shown on a plan, at which the noise measurements were taken;\ndetails of the equipment and methods used to take the noise measurements;\nother information relevant to the consideration of the effect of the noise from the event on residents in the area around the major sports facility.\n(sch.2-sec.12-ssec.1) The operator must, within 20 business days after the day a special event ends, give the chief executive a report that includes the following information— details the chief executive reasonably requires about the event; a summary of the number and type of any complaints received by the operator about the event; a brief description of the location the subject of each complaint received; details of any action taken by the Authority in relation to complaints received; details of any remedial action proposed for future special events.\n(sch.2-sec.12-ssec.2) The operator must also, within 20 business days after the day a special event ends, give the chief executive a report by an accredited acoustical consultant that contains the following information— the starting and finishing time of each part of the event; details of noise measurements taken for the event; the times and locations, shown on a plan, at which the noise measurements were taken; details of the equipment and methods used to take the noise measurements; other information relevant to the consideration of the effect of the noise from the event on residents in the area around the major sports facility.\n- (a) details the chief executive reasonably requires about the event;\n- (b) a summary of the number and type of any complaints received by the operator about the event;\n- (c) a brief description of the location the subject of each complaint received;\n- (d) details of any action taken by the Authority in relation to complaints received;\n- (e) details of any remedial action proposed for future special events.\n- (a) the starting and finishing time of each part of the event;\n- (b) details of noise measurements taken for the event;\n- (c) the times and locations, shown on a plan, at which the noise measurements were taken;\n- (d) details of the equipment and methods used to take the noise measurements;\n- (e) other information relevant to the consideration of the effect of the noise from the event on residents in the area around the major sports facility.","sortOrder":29}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Yes. This regulation replaces the Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2014 (sec.7: \"The Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2014, SL No. 152 is repealed\") and adds more prescriptive operational and technical controls focused on Brisbane Stadium (sch.2). Examples of scope changes in this version include: (a) numeric crowd threshold: \"the number prescribed is 45,000\" (sec.4); (b) event caps and a temporary 2026 increase: sec.5 prescribes a major concert \"that is not more than the 12th major concert... in a calendar year\" and sec.5(3) provides that \"for the calendar year starting on 1 January 2026... the 12th... [is] a reference to the 21st major concert\" (with that subsection expiring 1 January 2027); (c) new mandatory plans and consultation duties—transport and operational management plans (sch.2 sec.3 and sec.4) with review/amendment rules (sch.2 sec.5); (d) detailed technical and monitoring requirements, including lighting to comply with \"AS 4282-1997\" (sch.2 sec.7) and noise monitoring with specified addresses and limits (sch.2 sec.11 sets \"100dB(A) L_eq\" at 50m in front of stage or \"70dB(A) L_eq\" at listed locations); and (e) transitional arrangements that temporarily soften some obligations (sec.9 makes new schedule 2 apply \"with the modifications\" that operator \"may\" prepare plans during the transitional period ending 30 November 2026). These changes show the Regulation moves from broader facility declaration to detailed operational regulation of certain events at Brisbane Stadium. This is general legal information, not legal advice; I can make mistakes. Before you act on, rely on, or use this analysis, get a qualified Australian lawyer to check it."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to the Major Sports Facilities Act (eg. sec.3 links to Act s 4; sec.4 to Act s 30AL; sec.5 to Act s 30A)","Repeal plus transitional provisions carrying forward parts of the 2014 regulation (sec.7; pt.3 div.2; sec.9)","Temporary, time-limited modification (sec.5(3) increasing the concert cap for 2026 and expiring 1 Jan 2027)","Multiple schedules and detailed operational conditions in schedule 2 (transport, operational plans, stage/seating, noise, reports)","Numerous defined terms and internal references (eg. operational management plan, transport management plan, stage and seating plan)","Detailed technical standards and measurement rules (sch.2 sec.7 requires AS 4282-1997; sch.2 sec.11 references AS 1055:2018 and a department ‘noise measurement manual’)","Several specific mandatory procedures and timelines (eg. plan review every 2 years sch.2 sec.5; 20 business days for post-event reports sch.2 sec.12)","Multiple specific locations and numeric limits in noise rules (sch.2 sec.11 lists 5 addresses and two alternative L_eq limits: 100dB(A) at 50m in front of stage or 70dB(A) at listed locations)","Mixed duties between the Authority and the operator (eg. Authority must ensure plans prepared and given to chief executive sch.2 sec.2; transitional modification that some obligations are ‘may’ during transitional period sec.9)"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this regulation does:** It declares Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) a major sports facility, sets a 45,000 crowd threshold for “major sport events” (sec.4), and prescribes which special events at the stadium need extra conditions (concerts and one religious event) including limits on the number of concerts and a temporary 2026 increase (sec.5). It requires the stadium operator to prepare transport, operational and stage/seating plans, follow technical noise and lighting standards, run public notice and reporting processes, and repeals the 2014 regulation (secs.2, sch.2, sec.7)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/major-sports-facilities-regulation-2026","history":"/api/acts/major-sports-facilities-regulation-2026/history","analysis":"/api/acts/major-sports-facilities-regulation-2026/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/major-sports-facilities-regulation-2026/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/major-sports-facilities-regulation-2026/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/major-sports-facilities-regulation-2026/documents"}}