{"id":"qld:act-2025-009","name":"Queensland Academy of Sport Act 2025","slug":"queensland-academy-of-sport-act-2025","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"9 of 2025","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":29520,"registerId":"qld-act-2025-009-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","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 Queensland Academy of Sport Act 2025 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis Act commences on 1 July 2025.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Main purpose of Act","content":"### sec.3 Main purpose of Act\n\nThe main purpose of this Act is to establish the Queensland Academy of Sport—\nto assist emerging and elite Queensland athletes to achieve success at the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games; and\nto identify, and foster the development of, Queenslanders who demonstrate the talent to develop into future elite athletes; and\nto collaborate with institutes of sport, and national and Queensland sporting organisations, to maximise the success of Australian athletes at the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games.\n- (a) to assist emerging and elite Queensland athletes to achieve success at the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games; and\n- (b) to identify, and foster the development of, Queenslanders who demonstrate the talent to develop into future elite athletes; and\n- (c) to collaborate with institutes of sport, and national and Queensland sporting organisations, to maximise the success of Australian athletes at the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.4 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 1 defines particular words used in this Act.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Queensland Academy of Sport","content":"# Queensland Academy of Sport","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Establishment","content":"## Establishment","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Establishment","content":"### sec.5 Establishment\n\nThe Queensland Academy of Sport is established.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Legal status","content":"### sec.6 Legal status\n\nThe academy—\nis a body corporate; and\nmay sue and be sued in its corporate name.\n- (a) is a body corporate; and\n- (b) may sue and be sued in its corporate name.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Academy represents the State","content":"### sec.7 Academy represents the State\n\nThe academy represents the State.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , the academy has the privileges and immunities of the State.\n(sec.7-ssec.1) The academy represents the State.\n(sec.7-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the academy has the privileges and immunities of the State.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of other Acts","content":"### sec.8 Application of other Acts\n\nThe academy is—\na statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 ; and\na statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 ; and\nThe Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , part 2B sets out the way that Act affects the academy’s powers.\na unit of public administration under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 .\n- (a) a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 ; and\n- (b) a statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 ; and Note— The Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , part 2B sets out the way that Act affects the academy’s powers.\n- (c) a unit of public administration under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 .","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Functions and powers","content":"## Functions and powers","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions","content":"### sec.9 Functions\n\nThe academy has the following functions—\nto provide programs for the development of emerging and elite Queensland athletes who have the potential to excel in relevant sports at the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games, including—\nproviding the support of a multi-disciplinary team with specialist skills relevant to the performance of elite athletes; and\ncoaching, strength and conditioning training, sports science and sports medicine\nsupporting the wellbeing of athletes while they undertake the programs and on their retirement from high-performance sport;\nsupporting the personal development of athletes\nsupporting the career and educational goals of athletes\nto provide programs for identifying, and providing targeted development activities for, Queenslanders who demonstrate the talent to develop into future elite athletes, including providing programs in partnership with national and Queensland sporting organisations;\nto provide scholarships to support Queensland athletes who have the potential to excel in relevant sports at the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games;\nto provide programs for the development of persons who have the potential to excel as coaches in high-performance sport at an international senior level;\nto provide, or provide access to, high-performance training facilities for the purpose of performing the academy’s functions;\nto develop partnerships and collaborate with institutes of sport, and national and Queensland sporting organisations, to do the following—\nensure programs provided by the academy maximise the performance and wellbeing of athletes;\nmaximise the effectiveness and success of Australian high-performance sport;\nto undertake, or collaborate with other entities that are undertaking, research relating to sports science, sports medicine and sports technology.\nFor this section, if the board decides under section 13 (1) (a) to support a sport in a particular way, the sport is a relevant sport for the provision of support by the academy in that way.\n(sec.9-ssec.1) The academy has the following functions— to provide programs for the development of emerging and elite Queensland athletes who have the potential to excel in relevant sports at the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games, including— providing the support of a multi-disciplinary team with specialist skills relevant to the performance of elite athletes; and coaching, strength and conditioning training, sports science and sports medicine supporting the wellbeing of athletes while they undertake the programs and on their retirement from high-performance sport; supporting the personal development of athletes supporting the career and educational goals of athletes to provide programs for identifying, and providing targeted development activities for, Queenslanders who demonstrate the talent to develop into future elite athletes, including providing programs in partnership with national and Queensland sporting organisations; to provide scholarships to support Queensland athletes who have the potential to excel in relevant sports at the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games; to provide programs for the development of persons who have the potential to excel as coaches in high-performance sport at an international senior level; to provide, or provide access to, high-performance training facilities for the purpose of performing the academy’s functions; to develop partnerships and collaborate with institutes of sport, and national and Queensland sporting organisations, to do the following— ensure programs provided by the academy maximise the performance and wellbeing of athletes; maximise the effectiveness and success of Australian high-performance sport; to undertake, or collaborate with other entities that are undertaking, research relating to sports science, sports medicine and sports technology.\n(sec.9-ssec.2) For this section, if the board decides under section 13 (1) (a) to support a sport in a particular way, the sport is a relevant sport for the provision of support by the academy in that way.\n- (a) to provide programs for the development of emerging and elite Queensland athletes who have the potential to excel in relevant sports at the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games, including— (i) providing the support of a multi-disciplinary team with specialist skills relevant to the performance of elite athletes; and Examples of specialist skills relevant to the performance of elite athletes— coaching, strength and conditioning training, sports science and sports medicine (ii) supporting the wellbeing of athletes while they undertake the programs and on their retirement from high-performance sport; Examples of support for the wellbeing of athletes— • supporting the personal development of athletes • supporting the career and educational goals of athletes\n- (i) providing the support of a multi-disciplinary team with specialist skills relevant to the performance of elite athletes; and Examples of specialist skills relevant to the performance of elite athletes— coaching, strength and conditioning training, sports science and sports medicine\n- (ii) supporting the wellbeing of athletes while they undertake the programs and on their retirement from high-performance sport; Examples of support for the wellbeing of athletes— • supporting the personal development of athletes • supporting the career and educational goals of athletes\n- • supporting the personal development of athletes\n- • supporting the career and educational goals of athletes\n- (b) to provide programs for identifying, and providing targeted development activities for, Queenslanders who demonstrate the talent to develop into future elite athletes, including providing programs in partnership with national and Queensland sporting organisations;\n- (c) to provide scholarships to support Queensland athletes who have the potential to excel in relevant sports at the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games;\n- (d) to provide programs for the development of persons who have the potential to excel as coaches in high-performance sport at an international senior level;\n- (e) to provide, or provide access to, high-performance training facilities for the purpose of performing the academy’s functions;\n- (f) to develop partnerships and collaborate with institutes of sport, and national and Queensland sporting organisations, to do the following— (i) ensure programs provided by the academy maximise the performance and wellbeing of athletes; (ii) maximise the effectiveness and success of Australian high-performance sport;\n- (i) ensure programs provided by the academy maximise the performance and wellbeing of athletes;\n- (ii) maximise the effectiveness and success of Australian high-performance sport;\n- (g) to undertake, or collaborate with other entities that are undertaking, research relating to sports science, sports medicine and sports technology.\n- (i) providing the support of a multi-disciplinary team with specialist skills relevant to the performance of elite athletes; and Examples of specialist skills relevant to the performance of elite athletes— coaching, strength and conditioning training, sports science and sports medicine\n- (ii) supporting the wellbeing of athletes while they undertake the programs and on their retirement from high-performance sport; Examples of support for the wellbeing of athletes— • supporting the personal development of athletes • supporting the career and educational goals of athletes\n- • supporting the personal development of athletes\n- • supporting the career and educational goals of athletes\n- • supporting the personal development of athletes\n- • supporting the career and educational goals of athletes\n- (i) ensure programs provided by the academy maximise the performance and wellbeing of athletes;\n- (ii) maximise the effectiveness and success of Australian high-performance sport;","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Powers","content":"### sec.10 Powers\n\nThe academy has all the powers of an individual and may do anything necessary or convenient to be done in the performance of its functions.\nAlso, the academy has the powers given to it under this Act or another Act.\n(sec.10-ssec.1) The academy has all the powers of an individual and may do anything necessary or convenient to be done in the performance of its functions.\n(sec.10-ssec.2) Also, the academy has the powers given to it under this Act or another Act.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular powers","content":"### sec.11 Particular powers\n\nWithout limiting section 10 (1) , the academy may—\nfor the purpose of fostering cooperation in Australian high-performance sport, give persons from other States access to the academy’s resources or to services or facilities provided by the academy; and\nconduct sporting competitions; and\nenter into commercial or other arrangements, including arrangements for the sponsorship or marketing of the academy; and\naccept gifts, devises or bequests, and agree to the conditions on which a gift, devise or bequest is made; and\nSee section 48 in relation to the requirement for the academy to report on gifts, devises or bequests accepted by the academy.\ncharge fees, or impose other charges, for goods or services provided by the academy, including, for example, programs provided by the academy, access to the academy’s facilities and admission to events conducted by the academy.\n- (a) for the purpose of fostering cooperation in Australian high-performance sport, give persons from other States access to the academy’s resources or to services or facilities provided by the academy; and\n- (b) conduct sporting competitions; and\n- (c) enter into commercial or other arrangements, including arrangements for the sponsorship or marketing of the academy; and\n- (d) accept gifts, devises or bequests, and agree to the conditions on which a gift, devise or bequest is made; and Note— See section 48 in relation to the requirement for the academy to report on gifts, devises or bequests accepted by the academy.\n- (e) charge fees, or impose other charges, for goods or services provided by the academy, including, for example, programs provided by the academy, access to the academy’s facilities and admission to events conducted by the academy.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Board","content":"# Board","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Establishment, functions and powers","content":"## Establishment, functions and powers","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Establishment","content":"### sec.12 Establishment\n\nThe board is established as the governing body of the academy.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions","content":"### sec.13 Functions\n\nThe board has the following functions—\nto decide, having regard to the main purpose of this Act—\nthe sports to be supported by the academy from time to time; and\nthe way the sports are to be supported;\nproviding a program for the development of athletes in the sport\nproviding a program for the development of coaches for the sport\nproviding a scholarship to an athlete in the sport\nto ensure the academy creates a safe, fair and healthy sporting environment that is consistent with all relevant integrity standards;\nto ensure the academy performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way;\nany other function given to the board under this Act or another Act.\nIn this section—\nrelevant integrity standard means a standard or policy, however described, developed by Sport Integrity Australia, and published on its website, about any of the following matters—\nanti-doping;\ncompetition manipulation;\nimproper use of drugs and medicine;\nparticipant welfare, including athlete safeguarding;\nanother matter, prescribed by regulation, that relates to integrity in sport.\nSport Integrity Australia means Sport Integrity Australia established under the Sport Integrity Australia Act 2020 (Cwlth) , section 20A .\n(sec.13-ssec.1) The board has the following functions— to decide, having regard to the main purpose of this Act— the sports to be supported by the academy from time to time; and the way the sports are to be supported; providing a program for the development of athletes in the sport providing a program for the development of coaches for the sport providing a scholarship to an athlete in the sport to ensure the academy creates a safe, fair and healthy sporting environment that is consistent with all relevant integrity standards; to ensure the academy performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way; any other function given to the board under this Act or another Act.\n(sec.13-ssec.2) In this section— relevant integrity standard means a standard or policy, however described, developed by Sport Integrity Australia, and published on its website, about any of the following matters— anti-doping; competition manipulation; improper use of drugs and medicine; participant welfare, including athlete safeguarding; another matter, prescribed by regulation, that relates to integrity in sport. Sport Integrity Australia means Sport Integrity Australia established under the Sport Integrity Australia Act 2020 (Cwlth) , section 20A .\n- (a) to decide, having regard to the main purpose of this Act— (i) the sports to be supported by the academy from time to time; and (ii) the way the sports are to be supported; Examples of ways the academy may support a particular sport— • providing a program for the development of athletes in the sport • providing a program for the development of coaches for the sport • providing a scholarship to an athlete in the sport\n- (i) the sports to be supported by the academy from time to time; and\n- (ii) the way the sports are to be supported;\n- • providing a program for the development of athletes in the sport\n- • providing a program for the development of coaches for the sport\n- • providing a scholarship to an athlete in the sport\n- (b) to ensure the academy creates a safe, fair and healthy sporting environment that is consistent with all relevant integrity standards;\n- (c) to ensure the academy performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way;\n- (d) any other function given to the board under this Act or another Act.\n- (i) the sports to be supported by the academy from time to time; and\n- (ii) the way the sports are to be supported;\n- • providing a program for the development of athletes in the sport\n- • providing a program for the development of coaches for the sport\n- • providing a scholarship to an athlete in the sport\n- (a) anti-doping;\n- (b) competition manipulation;\n- (c) improper use of drugs and medicine;\n- (d) participant welfare, including athlete safeguarding;\n- (e) another matter, prescribed by regulation, that relates to integrity in sport.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Powers","content":"### sec.14 Powers\n\nThe board has all the powers to do anything necessary or convenient to be done in the performance of its functions.\nAnything done in the name of, or for, the academy by the board, or with the authority of the board, is taken to have been done by the academy.\n(sec.14-ssec.1) The board has all the powers to do anything necessary or convenient to be done in the performance of its functions.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) Anything done in the name of, or for, the academy by the board, or with the authority of the board, is taken to have been done by the academy.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Composition","content":"## Composition","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Composition","content":"### sec.15 Composition\n\nThe board consists of at least 5, but not more than 8, persons (each a board member ).\nA board member is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.\nThe Minister may recommend a person for appointment as a board member only if satisfied the person has qualifications, skills or experience in at least 1 of the following areas—\nbusiness or financial management;\ncorporate governance;\nhigh-performance sport;\nlaw;\nOlympic sport or Paralympic sport;\nanother area the Minister considers relevant or necessary to support the board’s functions.\nHowever, the qualifications, skills or experience of the board must include qualifications, skills or experience in Olympic sport and Paralympic sport.\nFor this section—\na person has qualifications, skills or experience in Olympic sport if the person—\nhas competed at the Olympic Games; or\nhas been a coach, administrator or member of the support team for athletes competing at the Olympic Games; and\na person has qualifications, skills or experience in Paralympic sport if the person—\nhas competed at the Paralympic Games; or\nhas been a coach, administrator or member of the support team for athletes competing at the Paralympic Games.\n(sec.15-ssec.1) The board consists of at least 5, but not more than 8, persons (each a board member ).\n(sec.15-ssec.2) A board member is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.\n(sec.15-ssec.3) The Minister may recommend a person for appointment as a board member only if satisfied the person has qualifications, skills or experience in at least 1 of the following areas— business or financial management; corporate governance; high-performance sport; law; Olympic sport or Paralympic sport; another area the Minister considers relevant or necessary to support the board’s functions.\n(sec.15-ssec.4) However, the qualifications, skills or experience of the board must include qualifications, skills or experience in Olympic sport and Paralympic sport.\n(sec.15-ssec.5) For this section— a person has qualifications, skills or experience in Olympic sport if the person— has competed at the Olympic Games; or has been a coach, administrator or member of the support team for athletes competing at the Olympic Games; and a person has qualifications, skills or experience in Paralympic sport if the person— has competed at the Paralympic Games; or has been a coach, administrator or member of the support team for athletes competing at the Paralympic Games.\n- (a) business or financial management;\n- (b) corporate governance;\n- (c) high-performance sport;\n- (d) law;\n- (e) Olympic sport or Paralympic sport;\n- (f) another area the Minister considers relevant or necessary to support the board’s functions.\n- (a) a person has qualifications, skills or experience in Olympic sport if the person— (i) has competed at the Olympic Games; or (ii) has been a coach, administrator or member of the support team for athletes competing at the Olympic Games; and\n- (i) has competed at the Olympic Games; or\n- (ii) has been a coach, administrator or member of the support team for athletes competing at the Olympic Games; and\n- (b) a person has qualifications, skills or experience in Paralympic sport if the person— (i) has competed at the Paralympic Games; or (ii) has been a coach, administrator or member of the support team for athletes competing at the Paralympic Games.\n- (i) has competed at the Paralympic Games; or\n- (ii) has been a coach, administrator or member of the support team for athletes competing at the Paralympic Games.\n- (i) has competed at the Olympic Games; or\n- (ii) has been a coach, administrator or member of the support team for athletes competing at the Olympic Games; and\n- (i) has competed at the Paralympic Games; or\n- (ii) has been a coach, administrator or member of the support team for athletes competing at the Paralympic Games.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of appointment","content":"### sec.16 Term of appointment\n\nA board member holds office for the term stated in the member’s instrument of appointment.\nThe stated term must be not longer than 3 years.\nA board member may be reappointed.\n(sec.16-ssec.1) A board member holds office for the term stated in the member’s instrument of appointment.\n(sec.16-ssec.2) The stated term must be not longer than 3 years.\n(sec.16-ssec.3) A board member may be reappointed.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of appointment","content":"### sec.17 Conditions of appointment\n\nA board member is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\nA board member holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided for by this Act, that are decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.17-ssec.1) A board member is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) A board member holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided for by this Act, that are decided by the Governor in Council.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chairperson and deputy chairperson","content":"### sec.18 Chairperson and deputy chairperson\n\nThe Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister—\nappoint a board member to be the chairperson of the board; and\nappoint another board member 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 board member.\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 board member.\nHowever, the person’s appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson ends if the person—\nresigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson under section 21 ; or\nstops being a board member.\nIf a person resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson, the person may continue to be a board member for the remaining term of appointment under section 16 .\n(sec.18-ssec.1) The Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister— appoint a board member to be the chairperson of the board; and appoint another board member to be the deputy chairperson of the board.\n(sec.18-ssec.2) A person may be appointed as the chairperson or deputy chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a board member.\n(sec.18-ssec.3) 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.18-ssec.4) The stated term must end not later than the person’s term of appointment as a board member.\n(sec.18-ssec.5) However, the person’s appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson ends if the person— resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson under section 21 ; or stops being a board member.\n(sec.18-ssec.6) If a person resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson, the person may continue to be a board member for the remaining term of appointment under section 16 .\n- (a) appoint a board member to be the chairperson of the board; and\n- (b) appoint another board member to be the deputy chairperson of the board.\n- (a) resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson under section 21 ; or\n- (b) stops being a board member.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disqualification","content":"### sec.19 Disqualification\n\nA person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, a board member 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; or\nis the chief executive officer; or\nis a staff member or contractor of the academy; or\ncontravenes section 30 .\nAlso, a person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, a board member if the person does not consent to the Minister requesting a report about the person’s criminal history under section 49 .\n(sec.19-ssec.1) A person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, a board member if the person— has a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence; or is an insolvent under administration; or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6; or is the chief executive officer; or is a staff member or contractor of the academy; or contravenes section 30 .\n(sec.19-ssec.2) Also, a person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, a board member if the person does not consent to the Minister requesting a report about the person’s criminal history under section 49 .\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; or\n- (d) is the chief executive officer; or\n- (e) is a staff member or contractor of the academy; or\n- (f) contravenes section 30 .","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to disclose particular matters about disqualification","content":"### sec.20 Requirement to disclose particular matters about disqualification\n\nThis section applies if a person who is a board member—\nbecomes an insolvent under administration; or\nis disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6.\nSee section 50 for the requirement to give notice of a change in the person’s criminal history.\nThe person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give the Minister notice under subsection (3) about becoming an insolvent under administration or being disqualified from managing corporations.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nThe notice must state—\nthat the person has become an insolvent under administration or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6; and\nwhen the person became an insolvent or was disqualified; and\nfor being disqualified from managing corporations—details adequate to identify the grounds of the disqualification.\n(sec.20-ssec.1) This section applies if a person who is a board member— becomes an insolvent under administration; or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6. See section 50 for the requirement to give notice of a change in the person’s criminal history.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give the Minister notice under subsection (3) about becoming an insolvent under administration or being disqualified from managing corporations. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.20-ssec.3) The notice must state— that the person has become an insolvent under administration or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6; and when the person became an insolvent or was disqualified; and for being disqualified from managing corporations—details adequate to identify the grounds of the disqualification.\n- (a) becomes an insolvent under administration; or\n- (b) is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6.\n- (a) that the person has become an insolvent under administration or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6; and\n- (b) when the person became an insolvent or was disqualified; and\n- (c) for being disqualified from managing corporations—details adequate to identify the grounds of the disqualification.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Resignation","content":"### sec.21 Resignation\n\nA board member may resign office as chairperson, deputy chairperson or board member 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.\n(sec.21-ssec.1) A board member may resign office as chairperson, deputy chairperson or board member by signed notice given to the Minister.\n(sec.21-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":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacancy in office","content":"### sec.22 Vacancy in office\n\nA board member’s office becomes vacant if the member—\ncompletes a term of office and is not reappointed; or\nis disqualified from continuing as a board member under section 19 ; or\nresigns office as board member under section 21 ; or\nis removed from office; or\nis absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the board of which proper notice has been given—\nwithout the board’s permission; and\nwithout reasonable excuse.\n- (a) completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or\n- (b) is disqualified from continuing as a board member under section 19 ; or\n- (c) resigns office as board member under section 21 ; or\n- (d) is removed from office; or\n- (e) is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the board of which proper notice has been given— (i) without the board’s permission; and (ii) without reasonable excuse.\n- (i) without the board’s permission; and\n- (ii) without reasonable excuse.\n- (i) without the board’s permission; and\n- (ii) without reasonable excuse.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acting board members","content":"### sec.23 Acting board members\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe office of a board member is vacant; or\na board member is absent from duty or is otherwise unable to perform the functions of the office.\nFor subsection (1) (a) , the office of a board member is vacant only if the office has previously been filled by an appointment made under section 15 .\nThe Minister may appoint a person to act in the office for a period of not longer than 6 months.\nHowever, the Minister may extend the appointment for 1 further period of not longer than 6 months.\nA person can not be appointed to act in the office unless the Minister could recommend the person for appointment as a board member under section 15 .\nThis section does not limit the Governor in Council’s power under the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 25 (1) (b) (iv) or (v) .\n(sec.23-ssec.1) This section applies if— the office of a board member is vacant; or a board member is absent from duty or is otherwise unable to perform the functions of the office.\n(sec.23-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (a) , the office of a board member is vacant only if the office has previously been filled by an appointment made under section 15 .\n(sec.23-ssec.3) The Minister may appoint a person to act in the office for a period of not longer than 6 months.\n(sec.23-ssec.4) However, the Minister may extend the appointment for 1 further period of not longer than 6 months.\n(sec.23-ssec.5) A person can not be appointed to act in the office unless the Minister could recommend the person for appointment as a board member under section 15 .\n(sec.23-ssec.6) This section does not limit the Governor in Council’s power under the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 25 (1) (b) (iv) or (v) .\n- (a) the office of a board member is vacant; or\n- (b) a board member is absent from duty or is otherwise unable to perform the functions of the office.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Board meetings","content":"## Board meetings","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sec.24 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this division, the board may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Board meetings","content":"### sec.25 Board meetings\n\nThe chairperson may convene a meeting of board members (a board meeting ) at a time and place decided by the chairperson.\nThe chairperson must convene a board meeting—\nat least 5 times each year and as often as necessary for the board to perform its functions; and\nif requested in writing by—\nthe Minister; or\nat least half of the board members for the time being.\n(sec.25-ssec.1) The chairperson may convene a meeting of board members (a board meeting ) at a time and place decided by the chairperson.\n(sec.25-ssec.2) The chairperson must convene a board meeting— at least 5 times each year and as often as necessary for the board to perform its functions; and if requested in writing by— the Minister; or at least half of the board members for the time being.\n- (a) at least 5 times each year and as often as necessary for the board to perform its functions; and\n- (b) if requested in writing by— (i) the Minister; or (ii) at least half of the board members for the time being.\n- (i) the Minister; or\n- (ii) at least half of the board members for the time being.\n- (i) the Minister; or\n- (ii) at least half of the board members for the time being.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at board meetings","content":"### sec.26 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 board member chosen by the board members present is to preside.\n(sec.26-ssec.1) The chairperson is to preside at all board meetings at which the chairperson is present.\n(sec.26-ssec.2) If the chairperson is not present at a board meeting, the deputy chairperson is to preside if present.\n(sec.26-ssec.3) If the chairperson and deputy chairperson are not present at a board meeting, the board member chosen by the board members present is to preside.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum","content":"### sec.27 Quorum\n\nA quorum for a board meeting is a majority of the board members at the time the meeting is held.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting","content":"### sec.28 Voting\n\nA question at a board meeting must be decided by a majority of the votes of the board members present at the meeting and able to vote on the question.\nEach board member present at a board meeting has a vote on each question to be decided.\nA board member who abstains from voting, other than a board member who abstains because of a conflict of interest, is taken to have voted for the negative.\nIf the votes of the board members present at a board meeting are equal, the board member presiding at the meeting has a casting vote.\nThe board may hold board meetings, or allow board members to take part in its meetings, by using any technology allowing reasonably contemporaneous and continuous communication between board members taking part in the meetings.\nA board member who takes part in a board meeting under subsection (5) 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—\nnotice of the resolution is given under procedures approved by the board; and\na majority of board members agree in writing to the resolution.\n(sec.28-ssec.1) A question at a board meeting must be decided by a majority of the votes of the board members present at the meeting and able to vote on the question.\n(sec.28-ssec.2) Each board member present at a board meeting has a vote on each question to be decided.\n(sec.28-ssec.3) A board member who abstains from voting, other than a board member who abstains because of a conflict of interest, is taken to have voted for the negative.\n(sec.28-ssec.4) If the votes of the board members present at a board meeting are equal, the board member presiding at the meeting has a casting vote.\n(sec.28-ssec.5) The board may hold board meetings, or allow board members to take part in its meetings, by using any technology allowing reasonably contemporaneous and continuous communication between board members taking part in the meetings.\n(sec.28-ssec.6) A board member who takes part in a board meeting under subsection (5) is taken to be present at the meeting.\n(sec.28-ssec.7) A resolution is validly made by the board, even if it is not passed at a board meeting, if— notice of the resolution is given under procedures approved by the board; and a majority of board members agree in writing to the resolution.\n- (a) notice of the resolution is given under procedures approved by the board; and\n- (b) a majority of board members agree in writing to the resolution.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minutes","content":"### sec.29 Minutes\n\nThe board must keep minutes of its board meetings.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disclosure of interests","content":"### sec.30 Disclosure of interests\n\nThis section applies if—\na board member has a direct or indirect interest in a matter being considered, or about to be considered, at a board meeting; and\nthe interest could conflict with the proper performance of the board member’s duties in relation to the consideration of the matter.\nAs soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the board member’s knowledge, the board member must disclose the nature of the interest at a board meeting.\nUnless the board otherwise directs, the board member must not—\nbe present when the board considers the matter; or\ntake part in making a decision of the board about the matter.\nThe board member must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) .\nThe board members present are a quorum for making a decision under subsection (3) (b) .\nA disclosure under subsection (2) must be recorded in the minutes of the board meeting.\n(sec.30-ssec.1) This section applies if— a board member has a direct or indirect interest in a matter being considered, or about to be considered, at a board meeting; and the interest could conflict with the proper performance of the board member’s duties in relation to the consideration of the matter.\n(sec.30-ssec.2) As soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the board member’s knowledge, the board member must disclose the nature of the interest at a board meeting.\n(sec.30-ssec.3) Unless the board otherwise directs, the board member must not— be present when the board considers the matter; or take part in making a decision of the board about the matter.\n(sec.30-ssec.4) The board member must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) .\n(sec.30-ssec.5) The board members present are a quorum for making a decision under subsection (3) (b) .\n(sec.30-ssec.6) A disclosure under subsection (2) must be recorded in the minutes of the board meeting.\n- (a) a board member has a direct or indirect interest in a matter being considered, or about to be considered, at a board meeting; and\n- (b) the interest could conflict with the proper performance of the board member’s duties in relation to the consideration of the matter.\n- (a) be present when the board considers the matter; or\n- (b) take part in making a decision of the board about the matter.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of contravention of s 30","content":"### sec.31 Effect of contravention of s 30\n\nA contravention of section 30 does not invalidate a decision of the board.\nHowever, if the board becomes aware a board member contravened section 30 , the board must reconsider a decision made by the board in which the board member took part in contravention of that section.\n(sec.31-ssec.1) A contravention of section 30 does not invalidate a decision of the board.\n(sec.31-ssec.2) However, if the board becomes aware a board member contravened section 30 , the board must reconsider a decision made by the board in which the board member took part in contravention of that section.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Committees","content":"## Committees","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Establishment of committees","content":"### sec.32 Establishment of committees\n\nThe board may establish 1 or more committees to assist in the performance of the board’s functions.\nThe board may decide the membership of a committee established under this section.\nA person may be a member of a committee established under this section if the person is—\na board member; or\nthe chief executive officer; or\na staff member or contractor of the academy; or\nanother person with qualifications, skills or experience relevant to the function of the board for which the committee is established.\nA committee established under this section may conduct its proceedings, including its meetings, as it considers appropriate.\n(sec.32-ssec.1) The board may establish 1 or more committees to assist in the performance of the board’s functions.\n(sec.32-ssec.2) The board may decide the membership of a committee established under this section.\n(sec.32-ssec.3) A person may be a member of a committee established under this section if the person is— a board member; or the chief executive officer; or a staff member or contractor of the academy; or another person with qualifications, skills or experience relevant to the function of the board for which the committee is established.\n(sec.32-ssec.4) A committee established under this section may conduct its proceedings, including its meetings, as it considers appropriate.\n- (a) a board member; or\n- (b) the chief executive officer; or\n- (c) a staff member or contractor of the academy; or\n- (d) another person with qualifications, skills or experience relevant to the function of the board for which the committee is established.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Staff of academy","content":"# Staff of academy","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Chief executive officer","content":"## Chief executive officer","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointment","content":"### sec.33 Appointment\n\nThe academy must have a chief executive officer.\nThe chief executive officer is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.\nThe Minister may not recommend a person for appointment as the chief executive officer unless the Minister has consulted the board about the appointment of the person.\nThe chief executive officer is appointed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 .\nThe chief executive officer is accountable to the board.\n(sec.33-ssec.1) The academy must have a chief executive officer.\n(sec.33-ssec.2) The chief executive officer is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.\n(sec.33-ssec.3) The Minister may not recommend a person for appointment as the chief executive officer unless the Minister has consulted the board about the appointment of the person.\n(sec.33-ssec.4) The chief executive officer is appointed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 .\n(sec.33-ssec.5) The chief executive officer is accountable to the board.","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of appointment","content":"### sec.34 Term of appointment\n\nThe chief executive officer is appointed for the term stated in the chief executive officer’s instrument of appointment.\nThe stated term must be not longer than 4 years.\nThe chief executive officer may be reappointed.\n(sec.34-ssec.1) The chief executive officer is appointed for the term stated in the chief executive officer’s instrument of appointment.\n(sec.34-ssec.2) The stated term must be not longer than 4 years.\n(sec.34-ssec.3) The chief executive officer may be reappointed.","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of appointment","content":"### sec.35 Conditions of appointment\n\nThe chief executive officer is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\nFor matters not provided for under this Act or stated in the chief executive officer’s instrument of appointment, the chief executive officer holds office on the terms and conditions decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.35-ssec.1) The chief executive officer is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.35-ssec.2) For matters not provided for under this Act or stated in the chief executive officer’s instrument of appointment, the chief executive officer holds office on the terms and conditions decided by the Governor in Council.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disqualification","content":"### sec.36 Disqualification\n\nA person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, the chief executive officer 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; or\nis a board member; or\nis a contractor of the academy; or\ncontravenes section 42 .\nAlso, a person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, the chief executive officer if the person does not consent to the Minister requesting a report about the person’s criminal history under section 49 .\n(sec.36-ssec.1) A person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, the chief executive officer if the person— has a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence; or is an insolvent under administration; or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6; or is a board member; or is a contractor of the academy; or contravenes section 42 .\n(sec.36-ssec.2) Also, a person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, the chief executive officer if the person does not consent to the Minister requesting a report about the person’s criminal history under section 49 .\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; or\n- (d) is a board member; or\n- (e) is a contractor of the academy; or\n- (f) contravenes section 42 .","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to disclose particular matters about disqualification","content":"### sec.37 Requirement to disclose particular matters about disqualification\n\nThis section applies if a person who is the chief executive officer—\nbecomes an insolvent under administration; or\nis disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6.\nSee section 50 for the requirement to give notice of a change in the person’s criminal history.\nThe person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give the Minister notice under subsection (3) about becoming an insolvent under administration or being disqualified from managing corporations.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nThe notice must state—\nthat the person has become an insolvent under administration or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6; and\nwhen the person became an insolvent or was disqualified; and\nfor being disqualified from managing corporations—details adequate to identify the grounds of the disqualification.\n(sec.37-ssec.1) This section applies if a person who is the chief executive officer— becomes an insolvent under administration; or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6. See section 50 for the requirement to give notice of a change in the person’s criminal history.\n(sec.37-ssec.2) The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give the Minister notice under subsection (3) about becoming an insolvent under administration or being disqualified from managing corporations. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.37-ssec.3) The notice must state— that the person has become an insolvent under administration or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6; and when the person became an insolvent or was disqualified; and for being disqualified from managing corporations—details adequate to identify the grounds of the disqualification.\n- (a) becomes an insolvent under administration; or\n- (b) is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6.\n- (a) that the person has become an insolvent under administration or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6; and\n- (b) when the person became an insolvent or was disqualified; and\n- (c) for being disqualified from managing corporations—details adequate to identify the grounds of the disqualification.","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Resignation","content":"### sec.38 Resignation\n\nThe chief executive officer may resign office by signed notice given to the board.\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.\nIf the chief executive officer resigns office under subsection (1) , the board must immediately give the Minister written notice of the resignation.\n(sec.38-ssec.1) The chief executive officer may resign office by signed notice given to the board.\n(sec.38-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(sec.38-ssec.3) If the chief executive officer resigns office under subsection (1) , the board must immediately give the Minister written notice of the resignation.\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":48},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacancy in office","content":"### sec.39 Vacancy in office\n\nThe office of the chief executive officer becomes vacant if the chief executive officer—\ncompletes a term of office and is not reappointed; or\nis disqualified from continuing as the chief executive officer under section 36 ; or\nresigns office under section 38 ; or\nis removed from office.\n- (a) completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or\n- (b) is disqualified from continuing as the chief executive officer under section 36 ; or\n- (c) resigns office under section 38 ; or\n- (d) is removed from office.","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acting chief executive officer","content":"### sec.40 Acting chief executive officer\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe office of the chief executive officer is vacant; or\nthe chief executive officer is absent from duty or is otherwise unable to perform the functions of the office.\nThe Minister may appoint a person to act in the office for a period of not longer than 6 months.\nHowever, the Minister may extend the appointment for 1 further period of not longer than 6 months.\nA person can not be appointed to act in the office unless the Minister could recommend the person for appointment as the chief executive officer under section 33 .\nThis section does not limit the Governor in Council’s power under the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 25 (1) (b) (iv) or (v) .\n(sec.40-ssec.1) This section applies if— the office of the chief executive officer is vacant; or the chief executive officer is absent from duty or is otherwise unable to perform the functions of the office.\n(sec.40-ssec.2) The Minister may appoint a person to act in the office for a period of not longer than 6 months.\n(sec.40-ssec.3) However, the Minister may extend the appointment for 1 further period of not longer than 6 months.\n(sec.40-ssec.4) A person can not be appointed to act in the office unless the Minister could recommend the person for appointment as the chief executive officer under section 33 .\n(sec.40-ssec.5) This section does not limit the Governor in Council’s power under the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 25 (1) (b) (iv) or (v) .\n- (a) the office of the chief executive officer is vacant; or\n- (b) the chief executive officer is absent from duty or is otherwise unable to perform the functions of the office.","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions","content":"### sec.41 Functions\n\nThe chief executive officer has the following functions—\nensuring the effective and efficient administration and operation of the academy;\ncarrying out the day-to-day administration of the academy, including—\nemploying staff members of the academy; and\nengaging contractors of the academy;\nany other function given to the chief executive officer under this Act or another Act.\nIn performing the chief executive officer’s functions, the chief executive officer must comply with the written policies and directions of the board.\n(sec.41-ssec.1) The chief executive officer has the following functions— ensuring the effective and efficient administration and operation of the academy; carrying out the day-to-day administration of the academy, including— employing staff members of the academy; and engaging contractors of the academy; any other function given to the chief executive officer under this Act or another Act.\n(sec.41-ssec.2) In performing the chief executive officer’s functions, the chief executive officer must comply with the written policies and directions of the board.\n- (a) ensuring the effective and efficient administration and operation of the academy;\n- (b) carrying out the day-to-day administration of the academy, including— (i) employing staff members of the academy; and (ii) engaging contractors of the academy;\n- (i) employing staff members of the academy; and\n- (ii) engaging contractors of the academy;\n- (c) any other function given to the chief executive officer under this Act or another Act.\n- (i) employing staff members of the academy; and\n- (ii) engaging contractors of the academy;","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conflicts of interest","content":"### sec.42 Conflicts of interest\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive officer has an interest that conflicts, or may conflict, with the discharge of the chief executive officer’s functions.\nThe chief executive officer—\nmust disclose the nature of the interest and conflict to the board as soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the chief executive officer’s knowledge; and\nmust not take action or further action concerning a matter that is, or may be, affected by the conflict unless authorised by the board.\n(sec.42-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive officer has an interest that conflicts, or may conflict, with the discharge of the chief executive officer’s functions.\n(sec.42-ssec.2) The chief executive officer— must disclose the nature of the interest and conflict to the board as soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the chief executive officer’s knowledge; and must not take action or further action concerning a matter that is, or may be, affected by the conflict unless authorised by the board.\n- (a) must disclose the nature of the interest and conflict to the board as soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the chief executive officer’s knowledge; and\n- (b) must not take action or further action concerning a matter that is, or may be, affected by the conflict unless authorised by the board.","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restrictions on engaging in paid employment etc.","content":"### sec.43 Restrictions on engaging in paid employment etc.\n\nThe chief executive officer must not, without the board’s prior written approval—\nengage in paid employment outside the responsibilities of the office of the chief executive officer; or\nactively take part in the activities of a business, or in the management of a corporation carrying on a business.\n- (a) engage in paid employment outside the responsibilities of the office of the chief executive officer; or\n- (b) actively take part in the activities of a business, or in the management of a corporation carrying on a business.","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Preservation of rights","content":"### sec.44 Preservation of rights\n\nThis section applies if a public service officer is appointed as the chief executive officer.\nThe person keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as a public service officer as if service as the chief executive officer were a continuation of service as a public service officer.\nAt the end of the person’s term of office or resignation as chief executive officer, the person’s service as the chief executive officer is taken to be service of a like nature in the public service for deciding the person’s rights as a public service officer.\n(sec.44-ssec.1) This section applies if a public service officer is appointed as the chief executive officer.\n(sec.44-ssec.2) The person keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as a public service officer as if service as the chief executive officer were a continuation of service as a public service officer.\n(sec.44-ssec.3) At the end of the person’s term of office or resignation as chief executive officer, the person’s service as the chief executive officer is taken to be service of a like nature in the public service for deciding the person’s rights as a public service officer.","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other staff","content":"## Other staff","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Academy’s staff","content":"### sec.45 Academy’s staff\n\nThe academy may employ other staff it considers appropriate to perform its functions.\nThe staff are employed under the Public Sector Act 2022 .\n(sec.45-ssec.1) The academy may employ other staff it considers appropriate to perform its functions.\n(sec.45-ssec.2) The staff are employed under the Public Sector Act 2022 .","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Minister’s powers","content":"# Minister’s powers","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister may give directions","content":"### sec.46 Minister may give directions\n\nThe Minister may give the academy a written direction about the performance of the academy’s functions, or the exercise of the academy’s powers, if satisfied it would be in the public interest to give the direction.\nBefore giving a direction under subsection (1) , the Minister must consult the board about the proposed direction.\nThe academy must comply with a direction given under subsection (1) .\nSee section 48 in relation to the requirement for the academy to report on a direction given under this section.\n(sec.46-ssec.1) The Minister may give the academy a written direction about the performance of the academy’s functions, or the exercise of the academy’s powers, if satisfied it would be in the public interest to give the direction.\n(sec.46-ssec.2) Before giving a direction under subsection (1) , the Minister must consult the board about the proposed direction.\n(sec.46-ssec.3) The academy must comply with a direction given under subsection (1) . See section 48 in relation to the requirement for the academy to report on a direction given under this section.","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister may give statement of expectations","content":"### sec.47 Minister may give statement of expectations\n\nThe Minister may give the academy a written statement (a statement of expectations ) about the Minister’s expectations for the performance by the academy of its functions.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , the statement of expectations—\nmust state the period for which the statement applies; and\nmay provide for any of the following matters—\nthe academy’s strategic or operational activities;\nthe way the academy must report to the Minister about its activities;\nthe activities to be carried out by the academy and the department, respectively.\nThe academy must have regard to the statement of expectations in performing its functions.\nSee section 48 in relation to the requirement for the academy to report on a statement of expectations given under this section.\n(sec.47-ssec.1) The Minister may give the academy a written statement (a statement of expectations ) about the Minister’s expectations for the performance by the academy of its functions.\n(sec.47-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the statement of expectations— must state the period for which the statement applies; and may provide for any of the following matters— the academy’s strategic or operational activities; the way the academy must report to the Minister about its activities; the activities to be carried out by the academy and the department, respectively.\n(sec.47-ssec.3) The academy must have regard to the statement of expectations in performing its functions.\n- (a) must state the period for which the statement applies; and\n- (b) may provide for any of the following matters— (i) the academy’s strategic or operational activities; (ii) the way the academy must report to the Minister about its activities; (iii) the activities to be carried out by the academy and the department, respectively.\n- (i) the academy’s strategic or operational activities;\n- (ii) the way the academy must report to the Minister about its activities;\n- (iii) the activities to be carried out by the academy and the department, respectively.\n- (i) the academy’s strategic or operational activities;\n- (ii) the way the academy must report to the Minister about its activities;\n- (iii) the activities to be carried out by the academy and the department, respectively.","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Reporting requirements","content":"# Reporting requirements","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Matters to be included in annual report","content":"### sec.48 Matters to be included in annual report\n\nThe academy must include in its annual report for each financial year—\ndetails of any direction given by the Minister under section 46 (1) during the financial year; and\na statement about how the academy has complied with the direction; and\ndetails of any statement of expectations given by the Minister under section 47 during the financial year; and\na statement about how the academy has had regard to the statement of expectations in performing its functions; and\ndetails of any gifts, devises or bequests accepted by the academy during the financial year.\nIn this section—\nannual report means an annual report prepared under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 , section 63 .\n(sec.48-ssec.1) The academy must include in its annual report for each financial year— details of any direction given by the Minister under section 46 (1) during the financial year; and a statement about how the academy has complied with the direction; and details of any statement of expectations given by the Minister under section 47 during the financial year; and a statement about how the academy has had regard to the statement of expectations in performing its functions; and details of any gifts, devises or bequests accepted by the academy during the financial year.\n(sec.48-ssec.2) In this section— annual report means an annual report prepared under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 , section 63 .\n- (a) details of any direction given by the Minister under section 46 (1) during the financial year; and\n- (b) a statement about how the academy has complied with the direction; and\n- (c) details of any statement of expectations given by the Minister under section 47 during the financial year; and\n- (d) a statement about how the academy has had regard to the statement of expectations in performing its functions; and\n- (e) details of any gifts, devises or bequests accepted by the academy during the financial year.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Miscellaneous","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Criminal history","content":"## Criminal history","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criminal history report","content":"### sec.49 Criminal history report\n\nTo decide if a person is disqualified from becoming or continuing as a board member or the chief executive officer, the Minister 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 Minister may make the request only if the person has given the Minister written consent for the request.\nThe police commissioner must comply with the request.\nHowever, the duty to comply applies only to information in the possession of the police commissioner or to which the police commissioner has access.\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 , other than spent convictions.\n(sec.49-ssec.1) To decide if a person is disqualified from becoming or continuing as a board member or the chief executive officer, the Minister 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.49-ssec.2) However, the Minister may make the request only if the person has given the Minister written consent for the request.\n(sec.49-ssec.3) The police commissioner must comply with the request.\n(sec.49-ssec.4) However, the duty to comply applies only to information in the possession of the police commissioner or to which the police commissioner has access.\n(sec.49-ssec.5) 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 , 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.","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Changes in criminal history must be disclosed","content":"### sec.50 Changes in criminal history must be disclosed\n\nThis section applies if a person who is a board member or the chief executive officer is convicted of an indictable offence during the term of the person’s appointment.\nThe person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give the Minister notice under subsection (3) about the conviction.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nThe notice must state—\nthe existence of the conviction; and\nwhen the offence was committed; and\ndetails adequate to identify the offence; and\nthe sentence imposed on the person.\n(sec.50-ssec.1) This section applies if a person who is a board member or the chief executive officer is convicted of an indictable offence during the term of the person’s appointment.\n(sec.50-ssec.2) The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give the Minister notice under subsection (3) about the conviction. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.50-ssec.3) The notice must state— the existence of the conviction; and when the offence was committed; and details adequate to identify the offence; and the sentence imposed on the person.\n- (a) the existence of the conviction; and\n- (b) when the offence was committed; and\n- (c) details adequate to identify the offence; and\n- (d) the sentence imposed on the person.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Confidentiality of criminal history information","content":"### sec.51 Confidentiality of criminal history information\n\nThis section applies to a person who—\nis or has been—\nthe Minister or a member of the Minister’s staff; or\na public service employee performing functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; and\nin that capacity, has acquired or has access to criminal history information.\nThe person must not disclose the criminal history information to anyone else, or use the criminal history information, other than under subsection (3) .\nThe person may disclose or use the criminal history information—\nto the extent the disclosure or use—\nis necessary to perform the person’s functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; or\nis otherwise required or permitted by this Act or another law; or\nwith the consent of the person to whom the criminal history information relates.\nA person who possesses a report given to the Minister under section 49 or a notice given to the Minister under section 50 must ensure the report or notice is destroyed as soon as practicable after it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was given.\nSubsection (4) applies despite the Public Records Act 2023 .\nIn this section—\ncriminal history information means information contained in—\na report given to the Minister under section 49 ; or\na notice given to the Minister under section 50 .\ndisclose includes give access to.\n(sec.51-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who— is or has been— the Minister or a member of the Minister’s staff; or a public service employee performing functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; and in that capacity, has acquired or has access to criminal history information.\n(sec.51-ssec.2) The person must not disclose the criminal history information to anyone else, or use the criminal history information, other than under subsection (3) .\n(sec.51-ssec.3) The person may disclose or use the criminal history information— to the extent the disclosure or use— is necessary to perform the person’s functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; or is otherwise required or permitted by this Act or another law; or with the consent of the person to whom the criminal history information relates.\n(sec.51-ssec.4) A person who possesses a report given to the Minister under section 49 or a notice given to the Minister under section 50 must ensure the report or notice is destroyed as soon as practicable after it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was given.\n(sec.51-ssec.5) Subsection (4) applies despite the Public Records Act 2023 .\n(sec.51-ssec.6) In this section— criminal history information means information contained in— a report given to the Minister under section 49 ; or a notice given to the Minister under section 50 . disclose includes give access to.\n- (a) is or has been— (i) the Minister or a member of the Minister’s staff; or (ii) a public service employee performing functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; and\n- (i) the Minister or a member of the Minister’s staff; or\n- (ii) a public service employee performing functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; and\n- (b) in that capacity, has acquired or has access to criminal history information.\n- (i) the Minister or a member of the Minister’s staff; or\n- (ii) a public service employee performing functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; and\n- (a) to the extent the disclosure or use— (i) is necessary to perform the person’s functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; or (ii) is otherwise required or permitted by this Act or another law; or\n- (i) is necessary to perform the person’s functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; or\n- (ii) is otherwise required or permitted by this Act or another law; or\n- (b) with the consent of the person to whom the criminal history information relates.\n- (i) is necessary to perform the person’s functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; or\n- (ii) is otherwise required or permitted by this Act or another law; or\n- (a) a report given to the Minister under section 49 ; or\n- (b) a notice given to the Minister under section 50 .","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other provisions","content":"## Other provisions","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Delegations","content":"### sec.52 Delegations\n\nThe academy may delegate its functions under this Act to—\na board member; or\nthe chief executive officer; or\nan appropriately qualified staff member or contractor of the academy.\nThe chief executive officer may delegate the chief executive officer’s functions under this Act to an appropriately qualified staff member or contractor of the academy.\nIn this section—\nfunction includes power.\n(sec.52-ssec.1) The academy may delegate its functions under this Act to— a board member; or the chief executive officer; or an appropriately qualified staff member or contractor of the academy.\n(sec.52-ssec.2) The chief executive officer may delegate the chief executive officer’s functions under this Act to an appropriately qualified staff member or contractor of the academy.\n(sec.52-ssec.3) In this section— function includes power.\n- (a) a board member; or\n- (b) the chief executive officer; or\n- (c) an appropriately qualified staff member or contractor of the academy.","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sec.53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Confidentiality","content":"### sec.53 Confidentiality\n\nThis section applies to a person who—\nis or has been—\na board member; or\nthe chief executive officer; or\na staff member or contractor of the academy performing functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; and\nin that capacity, has acquired or has access to personal information about another person.\nThe person must not disclose the information to anyone else, or use the information, other than under this section.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nThe person may disclose or use the information—\nto the extent the disclosure or use—\nis necessary to perform the person’s functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; or\nis otherwise required or permitted under this Act or another law; or\nwith the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or\nin compliance with a lawful process requiring production of documents to, or giving evidence before, a court or tribunal.\nIn this section—\ncriminal history information see section 51 (6) .\ndisclose includes give access to.\ninformation includes a document.\npersonal information —\nmeans information about a person’s affairs; but\ndoes not include criminal history information about a person.\nSee section 51 in relation to the confidentiality of criminal history information.\n(sec.53-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who— is or has been— a board member; or the chief executive officer; or a staff member or contractor of the academy performing functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; and in that capacity, has acquired or has access to personal information about another person.\n(sec.53-ssec.2) The person must not disclose the information to anyone else, or use the information, other than under this section. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.53-ssec.3) The person may disclose or use the information— to the extent the disclosure or use— is necessary to perform the person’s functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; or is otherwise required or permitted under this Act or another law; or with the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or in compliance with a lawful process requiring production of documents to, or giving evidence before, a court or tribunal.\n(sec.53-ssec.4) In this section— criminal history information see section 51 (6) . disclose includes give access to. information includes a document. personal information — means information about a person’s affairs; but does not include criminal history information about a person. See section 51 in relation to the confidentiality of criminal history information.\n- (a) is or has been— (i) a board member; or (ii) the chief executive officer; or (iii) a staff member or contractor of the academy performing functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; and\n- (i) a board member; or\n- (ii) the chief executive officer; or\n- (iii) a staff member or contractor of the academy performing functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; and\n- (b) in that capacity, has acquired or has access to personal information about another person.\n- (i) a board member; or\n- (ii) the chief executive officer; or\n- (iii) a staff member or contractor of the academy performing functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; and\n- (a) to the extent the disclosure or use— (i) is necessary to perform the person’s functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; or (ii) is otherwise required or permitted under this Act or another law; or\n- (i) is necessary to perform the person’s functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; or\n- (ii) is otherwise required or permitted under this Act or another law; or\n- (b) with the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or\n- (c) in compliance with a lawful process requiring production of documents to, or giving evidence before, a court or tribunal.\n- (i) is necessary to perform the person’s functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; or\n- (ii) is otherwise required or permitted under this Act or another law; or\n- (a) means information about a person’s affairs; but\n- (b) does not include criminal history information about a person. Note— See section 51 in relation to the confidentiality of criminal history information.","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sec.54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Protection from liability","content":"### sec.54 Protection from liability\n\nAn official does not incur civil liability for an act done, or an omission made, honestly and without negligence under this Act.\nIf subsection (1) prevents a civil liability attaching to an official, the liability attaches instead to the academy.\nSubsection (1) does not apply to an official who is a prescribed person under the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 268 .\nFor protection from civil liability in relation to prescribed persons under the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 268 , see section 269 of that Act.\nIn this section—\nofficial means—\na board member; or\nthe chief executive officer.\n(sec.54-ssec.1) An official does not incur civil liability for an act done, or an omission made, honestly and without negligence under this Act.\n(sec.54-ssec.2) If subsection (1) prevents a civil liability attaching to an official, the liability attaches instead to the academy.\n(sec.54-ssec.3) Subsection (1) does not apply to an official who is a prescribed person under the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 268 . For protection from civil liability in relation to prescribed persons under the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 268 , see section 269 of that Act.\n(sec.54-ssec.4) In this section— official means— a board member; or the chief executive officer.\n- (a) a board member; or\n- (b) the chief executive officer.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation-making power","content":"### sec.55 Regulation-making power\n\nThe Governor in Council may make regulations under this Act.","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions","content":"# Transitional provisions","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sec.56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.56 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\ncontract includes a deed.\ndepartment of sport means the department in which the Major Sports Facilities Act 2001 is administered.\nQAS business unit means the part of the department of sport that, immediately before the commencement, was known as the Queensland Academy of Sport.\ntransferring employee means a person who, immediately before the commencement, was a public service employee employed in the department of sport in the QAS business unit.","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"sec.57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Initial composition of board by acting board members","content":"### sec.57 Initial composition of board by acting board members\n\nFor the purpose of appointing persons to act in the office of board member with effect from the commencement, section 23 applies with the modification provided under subsection (2).\nDespite section 23(2), the office of each board member established under section 15(1) is taken to be vacant from the commencement.\n(sec.57-ssec.1) For the purpose of appointing persons to act in the office of board member with effect from the commencement, section 23 applies with the modification provided under subsection (2).\n(sec.57-ssec.2) Despite section 23(2), the office of each board member established under section 15(1) is taken to be vacant from the commencement.","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"sec.58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Initial appointment of acting chief executive officer","content":"### sec.58 Initial appointment of acting chief executive officer\n\nFor the purpose of appointing a person to act in the office of chief executive officer with effect from the commencement, section 40 applies with the modifications provided under subsections (2) and (3).\nFor section 40(1)(a), the office of chief executive officer is taken to be vacant from the commencement.\nSection 40(4) does not apply to the extent the Minister could not recommend a person for appointment only because the Minister has not consulted the board about the appointment of the person under section 33(3).\n(sec.58-ssec.1) For the purpose of appointing a person to act in the office of chief executive officer with effect from the commencement, section 40 applies with the modifications provided under subsections (2) and (3).\n(sec.58-ssec.2) For section 40(1)(a), the office of chief executive officer is taken to be vacant from the commencement.\n(sec.58-ssec.3) Section 40(4) does not apply to the extent the Minister could not recommend a person for appointment only because the Minister has not consulted the board about the appointment of the person under section 33(3).","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"sec.59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transfer of particular employees","content":"### sec.59 Transfer of particular employees\n\nOn the commencement, each transferring employee—\nceases to be employed in the department of sport; and\nbecomes a staff member of the academy as if the transferring employee had been employed by the academy under section 45.\nThe transfer of the transferring employee’s employment to the academy under subsection (1) does not affect the employee’s benefits, entitlements or remuneration, or status, as a public service employee.\nIf, immediately before the commencement, the transferring employee was employed under a written contract of employment with the State, from the commencement—\nthe academy is taken to be a party to the contract in place of the State; and\nthe contract applies with necessary modifications.\nThis section does not limit the Public Sector Act 2022 , chapter 4 , part 4 .\n(sec.59-ssec.1) On the commencement, each transferring employee— ceases to be employed in the department of sport; and becomes a staff member of the academy as if the transferring employee had been employed by the academy under section 45.\n(sec.59-ssec.2) The transfer of the transferring employee’s employment to the academy under subsection (1) does not affect the employee’s benefits, entitlements or remuneration, or status, as a public service employee.\n(sec.59-ssec.3) If, immediately before the commencement, the transferring employee was employed under a written contract of employment with the State, from the commencement— the academy is taken to be a party to the contract in place of the State; and the contract applies with necessary modifications.\n(sec.59-ssec.4) This section does not limit the Public Sector Act 2022 , chapter 4 , part 4 .\n- (a) ceases to be employed in the department of sport; and\n- (b) becomes a staff member of the academy as if the transferring employee had been employed by the academy under section 45.\n- (a) the academy is taken to be a party to the contract in place of the State; and\n- (b) the contract applies with necessary modifications.","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"sec.60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Right of election to return to department of sport","content":"### sec.60 Right of election to return to department of sport\n\nA transferring employee may, by written notice (a notice of election ) given to the chief executive officer, elect to return to being employed in the department of sport.\nA notice of election must be given on or before 30 September 2025.\nAs soon as practicable after the chief executive officer is given a notice of election, the chief executive officer must give a copy of the notice to the chief executive of the department of sport.\nThis section does not limit the Public Sector Act 2022 , chapter 4 , part 4 .\n(sec.60-ssec.1) A transferring employee may, by written notice (a notice of election ) given to the chief executive officer, elect to return to being employed in the department of sport.\n(sec.60-ssec.2) A notice of election must be given on or before 30 September 2025.\n(sec.60-ssec.3) As soon as practicable after the chief executive officer is given a notice of election, the chief executive officer must give a copy of the notice to the chief executive of the department of sport.\n(sec.60-ssec.4) This section does not limit the Public Sector Act 2022 , chapter 4 , part 4 .","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"sec.60A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of core agreement to particular staff members","content":"### sec.60A Application of core agreement to particular staff members\n\nFrom the commencement—\nthe core agreement is taken to apply, for all purposes, as if the academy were an entity specified in Appendix 1 of the agreement; and\nwithout limiting paragraph (a), the core agreement—\nis taken to cover the academy; and\nis taken to cover staff members of the academy, but only to the extent the staff members would be employees covered by the agreement if the academy were in fact an entity specified in Appendix 1 of the agreement.\nSubsection (1) applies until a relevant certified agreement starts operating under the Industrial Relations Act 2016 .\nIn this section—\ncertified agreement see the Industrial Relations Act 2016 , section 164 .\ncore agreement means the certified agreement known as the ‘State Government Entities Certified Agreement 2023’.\ncovers , in relation to a certified agreement, see the Industrial Relations Act 2016 , section 221 .\nrelevant certified agreement means a certified agreement, made after the commencement, that covers—\nthe academy; and\nany staff members of the academy.\n(sec.60A-ssec.1) From the commencement— the core agreement is taken to apply, for all purposes, as if the academy were an entity specified in Appendix 1 of the agreement; and without limiting paragraph (a), the core agreement— is taken to cover the academy; and is taken to cover staff members of the academy, but only to the extent the staff members would be employees covered by the agreement if the academy were in fact an entity specified in Appendix 1 of the agreement.\n(sec.60A-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies until a relevant certified agreement starts operating under the Industrial Relations Act 2016 .\n(sec.60A-ssec.3) In this section— certified agreement see the Industrial Relations Act 2016 , section 164 . core agreement means the certified agreement known as the ‘State Government Entities Certified Agreement 2023’. covers , in relation to a certified agreement, see the Industrial Relations Act 2016 , section 221 . relevant certified agreement means a certified agreement, made after the commencement, that covers— the academy; and any staff members of the academy.\n- (a) the core agreement is taken to apply, for all purposes, as if the academy were an entity specified in Appendix 1 of the agreement; and\n- (b) without limiting paragraph (a), the core agreement— (i) is taken to cover the academy; and (ii) is taken to cover staff members of the academy, but only to the extent the staff members would be employees covered by the agreement if the academy were in fact an entity specified in Appendix 1 of the agreement.\n- (i) is taken to cover the academy; and\n- (ii) is taken to cover staff members of the academy, but only to the extent the staff members would be employees covered by the agreement if the academy were in fact an entity specified in Appendix 1 of the agreement.\n- (i) is taken to cover the academy; and\n- (ii) is taken to cover staff members of the academy, but only to the extent the staff members would be employees covered by the agreement if the academy were in fact an entity specified in Appendix 1 of the agreement.\n- (a) the academy; and\n- (b) any staff members of the academy.","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"sec.61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing contracts for services","content":"### sec.61 Existing contracts for services\n\nThis section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person was a party to a contract for services with the State under which the person was contracted to provide services for the department of sport exclusively in relation to the operations of the QAS business unit.\nFrom the commencement—\nthe academy is taken to be a party to the contract in place of the State; and\nthe contract applies with necessary modifications.\nThis section applies despite any express or implied provision of the contract to the contrary.\n(sec.61-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person was a party to a contract for services with the State under which the person was contracted to provide services for the department of sport exclusively in relation to the operations of the QAS business unit.\n(sec.61-ssec.2) From the commencement— the academy is taken to be a party to the contract in place of the State; and the contract applies with necessary modifications.\n(sec.61-ssec.3) This section applies despite any express or implied provision of the contract to the contrary.\n- (a) the academy is taken to be a party to the contract in place of the State; and\n- (b) the contract applies with necessary modifications.","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"sec.61A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other existing contracts","content":"### sec.61A Other existing contracts\n\nThis section applies if, immediately before the commencement, the State was a party to any of the following contracts—\na contract with a sporting organisation relating to the provision by the State of financial or other support to the organisation through the QAS business unit;\na contract with an athlete relating to the provision by the State of financial or other support to the athlete through the QAS business unit;\na contract with an entity relating to the provision of sponsorship of any type by the entity of the operations of the QAS business unit;\na contract with an entity relating to the undertaking of research by the entity in areas relevant to the operations of the QAS business unit, including a contract that provides for—\nundertaking the research in collaboration with the QAS business unit; or\nplacing students with the QAS business unit;\na contract with an employer establishing a collaborative arrangement to support employment opportunities for athletes undertaking programs provided through the QAS business unit;\na contract with an entity granting the State a licence in relation to software used exclusively in the operations of the QAS business unit.\nFrom the commencement—\nthe academy is taken to be a party to the contract in place of the State; and\nthe contract applies with necessary modifications.\nThis section applies despite any express or implied provision of the contract to the contrary.\n(sec.61A-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, the State was a party to any of the following contracts— a contract with a sporting organisation relating to the provision by the State of financial or other support to the organisation through the QAS business unit; a contract with an athlete relating to the provision by the State of financial or other support to the athlete through the QAS business unit; a contract with an entity relating to the provision of sponsorship of any type by the entity of the operations of the QAS business unit; a contract with an entity relating to the undertaking of research by the entity in areas relevant to the operations of the QAS business unit, including a contract that provides for— undertaking the research in collaboration with the QAS business unit; or placing students with the QAS business unit; a contract with an employer establishing a collaborative arrangement to support employment opportunities for athletes undertaking programs provided through the QAS business unit; a contract with an entity granting the State a licence in relation to software used exclusively in the operations of the QAS business unit.\n(sec.61A-ssec.2) From the commencement— the academy is taken to be a party to the contract in place of the State; and the contract applies with necessary modifications.\n(sec.61A-ssec.3) This section applies despite any express or implied provision of the contract to the contrary.\n- (a) a contract with a sporting organisation relating to the provision by the State of financial or other support to the organisation through the QAS business unit;\n- (b) a contract with an athlete relating to the provision by the State of financial or other support to the athlete through the QAS business unit;\n- (c) a contract with an entity relating to the provision of sponsorship of any type by the entity of the operations of the QAS business unit;\n- (d) a contract with an entity relating to the undertaking of research by the entity in areas relevant to the operations of the QAS business unit, including a contract that provides for— (i) undertaking the research in collaboration with the QAS business unit; or (ii) placing students with the QAS business unit;\n- (i) undertaking the research in collaboration with the QAS business unit; or\n- (ii) placing students with the QAS business unit;\n- (e) a contract with an employer establishing a collaborative arrangement to support employment opportunities for athletes undertaking programs provided through the QAS business unit;\n- (f) a contract with an entity granting the State a licence in relation to software used exclusively in the operations of the QAS business unit.\n- (i) undertaking the research in collaboration with the QAS business unit; or\n- (ii) placing students with the QAS business unit;\n- (a) the academy is taken to be a party to the contract in place of the State; and\n- (b) the contract applies with necessary modifications.","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"sec.61B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive’s obligations in relation to contracts affected by s 61 or 61A","content":"### sec.61B Chief executive’s obligations in relation to contracts affected by s 61 or 61A\n\nThe chief executive of the department of sport must, within 14 days after the commencement—\nprepare a document listing each contract to which section 61 or 61A applies (each an affected contract ); and\ngive the chief executive officer—\na copy of the document prepared under paragraph (a); and\na copy of each affected contract; and\ngive each party to an affected contract, other than the academy, written notice that states—\nthe contract to which the notice relates; and\nthe general effect of section 61 or 61A in relation to the contract.\nThis section does not limit section 62.\n(sec.61B-ssec.1) The chief executive of the department of sport must, within 14 days after the commencement— prepare a document listing each contract to which section 61 or 61A applies (each an affected contract ); and give the chief executive officer— a copy of the document prepared under paragraph (a); and a copy of each affected contract; and give each party to an affected contract, other than the academy, written notice that states— the contract to which the notice relates; and the general effect of section 61 or 61A in relation to the contract.\n(sec.61B-ssec.2) This section does not limit section 62.\n- (a) prepare a document listing each contract to which section 61 or 61A applies (each an affected contract ); and\n- (b) give the chief executive officer— (i) a copy of the document prepared under paragraph (a); and (ii) a copy of each affected contract; and\n- (i) a copy of the document prepared under paragraph (a); and\n- (ii) a copy of each affected contract; and\n- (c) give each party to an affected contract, other than the academy, written notice that states— (i) the contract to which the notice relates; and (ii) the general effect of section 61 or 61A in relation to the contract.\n- (i) the contract to which the notice relates; and\n- (ii) the general effect of section 61 or 61A in relation to the contract.\n- (i) a copy of the document prepared under paragraph (a); and\n- (ii) a copy of each affected contract; and\n- (i) the contract to which the notice relates; and\n- (ii) the general effect of section 61 or 61A in relation to the contract.","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"sec.62","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transfer of control of particular public records","content":"### sec.62 Transfer of control of particular public records\n\nThis section applies in relation to a public record that—\nimmediately before the commencement, was controlled by the department of sport; and\nis related to—\na transferring employee; or\nthe operations of the QAS business unit.\nOn the commencement, the chief executive of the department of sport must give control of the public record to the academy.\nThis section does not limit the application of the Public Records Act 2023 in relation to the public record.\nIn this section—\npublic record see the Public Records Act 2023 , section 9 .\n(sec.62-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a public record that— immediately before the commencement, was controlled by the department of sport; and is related to— a transferring employee; or the operations of the QAS business unit.\n(sec.62-ssec.2) On the commencement, the chief executive of the department of sport must give control of the public record to the academy.\n(sec.62-ssec.3) This section does not limit the application of the Public Records Act 2023 in relation to the public record.\n(sec.62-ssec.4) In this section— public record see the Public Records Act 2023 , section 9 .\n- (a) immediately before the commencement, was controlled by the department of sport; and\n- (b) is related to— (i) a transferring employee; or (ii) the operations of the QAS business unit.\n- (i) a transferring employee; or\n- (ii) the operations of the QAS business unit.\n- (i) a transferring employee; or\n- (ii) the operations of the QAS business unit.","sortOrder":82}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Act does what it says on the tin — it establishes the Queensland Academy of Sport as a statutory body. The transitional provisions (staff transfer, contract novation, records transfer) are administrative mechanisms to operationalise that establishment, not expansions of scope. The functions mirror what the QAS already did as a business unit. There is no evidence of scope drift from the stated purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple interacting Queensland statutes referenced (Financial Accountability Act 2009, Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982, Crime and Corruption Act 2001, Public Sector Act 2022, Industrial Relations Act 2016, Public Records Act 2023, Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986, Acts Interpretation Act 1954)","Cross-referencing with Commonwealth legislation (Sport Integrity Australia Act 2020, Corporations Act Part 2D.6)","Detailed transitional provisions involving transfer of employees, contracts, and public records from an existing government department to the new entity","Industrial relations complexity — application of the State Government Entities Certified Agreement 2023 as a bridging measure until a new certified agreement is made","Layered governance structure with Governor in Council, Minister, Board, CEO, and committees — each with distinct appointment, accountability, and conflict-of-interest rules","Criminal history checks and confidentiality regime with destruction obligations overriding normal public records law","Nuanced disqualification provisions for board members and CEO mirroring each other but with different accountability chains"],"plain_english_summary":"## Queensland Academy of Sport Act 2025 — What It Does and Who It Affects\n\n### The Big Picture\nThis law formally creates the **Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS)** as a standalone government organisation (called a \"body corporate\" — meaning it's a legal entity in its own right that can sign contracts, sue, and be sued). Previously, the QAS operated as a business unit inside a Queensland government department. From 1 July 2025, it becomes its own independent organisation.\n\n### Who Is Affected?\n- **Elite and emerging Queensland athletes** — especially those aiming for the **Olympic or Paralympic Games**. The QAS will provide coaching, sports science, sports medicine, scholarships, and personal development support.\n- **Talented young Queenslanders** who show potential to become future elite athletes — talent identification programs will be run to find and develop them.\n- **High-performance coaches** — the QAS will run development programs for coaches aiming to work at the international senior level.\n- **QAS staff** — government employees currently working in the QAS business unit are automatically transferred to the new organisation, with their pay and entitlements protected. They have until 30 September 2025 to elect to return to the original department if they prefer.\n- **Sporting organisations, sponsors, and research partners** — existing contracts with the State that relate to QAS operations automatically transfer to the new academy.\n\n### How It's Run\n- A **Board** (5–8 members) governs the academy. Board members are appointed by the Governor in Council (the formal executive government) on the Minister's recommendation. The board must include people with experience in **Olympic sport and Paralympic sport**, and may also include people with backgrounds in business, law, governance, or high-performance sport.\n- A **Chief Executive Officer (CEO)** handles day-to-day operations and is accountable to the board.\n- The **Minister** can issue written directions to the academy (in the public interest) and set a \"statement of expectations\" — a document outlining what the government wants the academy to focus on. Any directions or expectations must be disclosed in the academy's annual report.\n\n### Integrity and Accountability\n- The academy must operate consistently with national **sport integrity standards** set by Sport Integrity Australia — covering things like anti-doping, competition manipulation, and athlete safeguarding.\n- Board members and the CEO must disclose conflicts of interest and cannot have serious criminal convictions or be bankrupt.\n- The academy is subject to Queensland financial accountability laws and the Crime and Corruption Act (meaning it can be investigated for corruption).\n- Personal information held by the academy is protected by strict confidentiality rules.\n\n### In Plain Terms\nThe QAS is being upgraded from a government department unit into its own independent statutory body — think of it like converting an internal team into a standalone company, but one that's still owned and overseen by the Queensland Government. It gets more autonomy to run elite sport programs, enter sponsorships, charge fees, and partner with national sporting bodies — all aimed squarely at helping Queensland athletes win at the Olympics and Paralympics."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[{"type":"circular_definition","section":"sec.9(1)(e)","severity":"low","reasoning":"The facility-provision function exists to support the academy's functions, which themselves include the facility-provision function. While this is a common drafting pattern and not practically unworkable, it is logically circular in that the function references itself as its own justification.","confidence":0.65,"description":"The academy has a function to 'provide, or provide access to, high-performance training facilities for the purpose of performing the academy's functions.' This is partially self-referential: one of the academy's functions is to provide facilities to perform its functions, which include providing facilities to perform its functions, ad infinitum."},{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"sec.15(4)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"Section 15(3)(e) treats 'Olympic sport or Paralympic sport' as one composite criterion (satisfying the requirement with either), while s15(4) requires the board collectively to have BOTH. This means compliance with s15(4) necessarily requires at least two separate appointments covering each, but s15(3) does not require the Minister to consider whether the combined criterion is already partially met. The interaction is not explicitly resolved, creating a potential gap where a board could technically be appointed under s15(3) without satisfying s15(4).","confidence":0.72,"description":"Section 15(3) permits a board member to be appointed based on qualifications in any ONE of the listed areas, including 'Olympic sport OR Paralympic sport' as a single combined category. Section 15(4) then mandates that the board's collective qualifications must include BOTH Olympic sport AND Paralympic sport. With a minimum board size of 5, if the Minister appoints all members under the 'Olympic sport or Paralympic sport' head, technically two separate people could each satisfy s15(3)(e) by having only Olympic OR only Paralympic experience respectively - but the drafting of s15(3)(e) as a combined alternative 'or' category creates ambiguity about whether a single appointment satisfies both limbs of s15(4)."},{"type":"impossible_compliance","section":"sec.23(2)","severity":"low","reasoning":"The restriction in s23(2) is sensible as a transitional matter (addressed by s57), but could create an impossible situation outside the transitional context if a board position was created and then immediately vacated before substantive appointment, leaving no mechanism to fill it on an acting basis.","confidence":0.6,"description":"Section 23(2) provides that an acting board member appointment under s23(1)(a) (vacant office) can only be made if the relevant office 'has previously been filled by an appointment made under section 15.' This means the Minister cannot appoint an acting board member to fill a vacancy in an office that has never previously been substantively filled. However, section 57 overrides this for the initial commencement period. Outside that transitional window, if a new board position were created (e.g. by expanding from 5 to 6 members) and immediately became vacant before ever being filled, an acting appointment would be impossible."},{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"sec.30(5)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"Reading s30(5) literally, if only two of eight board members attend (well below the majority quorum), they could still validly decide to allow a conflicted member to participate. This undermines the integrity protections the provision is designed to support, and contradicts the general quorum rule in s27.","confidence":0.78,"description":"Section 30(5) provides that 'the board members present are a quorum' for deciding whether to give a direction allowing a conflicted member to participate under s30(3)(b). However, section 27 sets the general quorum at a majority of board members. Section 30(5) appears to override s27 by allowing any number of present members (potentially fewer than a majority) to constitute a quorum for this specific decision. In an extreme case, a single board member present could constitute a quorum to authorise a conflicted colleague to participate."},{"type":"other","section":"sec.58(3)","severity":"low","reasoning":"This is a practical bootstrapping problem inherent in establishing a new statutory body. While s57 and s58 address the mechanics, the accountability relationship in s33(5) is notionally hollow at commencement. This is a low-severity structural oddity rather than a true logical impossibility.","confidence":0.55,"description":"Section 58(3) provides that s40(4) (which requires the Minister to be able to recommend the acting CEO under s33) does not apply 'to the extent the Minister could not recommend a person only because the Minister has not consulted the board.' At commencement there is no board (only acting board members under s57). This creates a situation where the acting CEO is appointed without board consultation, while s33(5) simultaneously makes the CEO accountable to that (as-yet-uninstituted) board. The acting CEO is thus accountable to a body that had no meaningful input into the appointment."},{"type":"other","section":"sec.60(1) and sec.60(2)","severity":"low","reasoning":"The drafting likely intends the acting CEO to receive election notices, but this is not explicit. The deadline is also tight relative to the transitional appointment processes. Confidence is modest as the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 would likely resolve acting-officer questions.","confidence":0.45,"description":"Section 60 allows a transferring employee to elect to return to the department of sport by giving written notice to the chief executive officer. However, at commencement (1 July 2025) there may be no substantively-appointed chief executive officer (only an acting one under s58, if appointed). An election notice given to an acting CEO appears effective, but the provision references 'the chief executive officer' without addressing whether an acting CEO suffices. More significantly, the election must be given by 30 September 2025, which is only 92 days after commencement - a tight window given the bootstrapping issues with the CEO appointment."},{"type":"impossible_compliance","section":"sec.9(1)(a) and sec.3(a)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"The circularity is real: the academy's core statutory function requires 'relevant sports' to exist, but relevant sports only exist after a board decision. At commencement, the board consists of acting members under s57 who may or may not have made relevant decisions. The academy cannot perform its primary function until the board acts, yet it has been established and transferred employees from day one.","confidence":0.7,"description":"Both the main purpose (s3(a)) and the core development function (s9(1)(a)) are limited to athletes with 'potential to excel in relevant sports at the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games.' The definition of 'relevant sport' in s9(2) is entirely dependent on a prior board decision under s13(1)(a). At commencement, before the board has made any such decision, there are no 'relevant sports', meaning the academy's primary function is technically incapable of being performed until the board acts."}],"contradictions":[{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.7(1) and sec.7(2)","section_b":"sec.6(a) and sec.6(b)","confidence":0.75,"description":"Section 6 establishes the academy as a body corporate that may sue and be sued in its own corporate name. Section 7 provides that the academy represents the State and has the privileges and immunities of the State. State immunity from suit is a fundamental attribute of Crown immunity. However, if the academy has State immunities (s7(2)) yet can be sued in its own name (s6(b)), there is a tension: State immunity would ordinarily preclude being sued without consent, yet the Act expressly confers suability. The 'without limiting' formulation in s7(2) does not resolve whether State immunity overrides or co-exists with the suability conferred by s6(b)."},{"severity":"low","section_a":"sec.41(1)(b)(i)","section_b":"sec.45(2)","confidence":0.6,"description":"Section 41(1)(b)(i) gives the chief executive officer the function of 'employing staff members of the academy.' Section 45(2) provides that staff of the academy 'are employed under the Public Sector Act 2022.' The Public Sector Act 2022 contains its own employment framework and procedures. It is unclear whether the CEO exercises the s41(1)(b)(i) employment function within the constraints of the Public Sector Act 2022 framework, or whether the CEO's power is paramount. If the Public Sector Act 2022 procedures govern, the CEO's 'function' of employing staff may be substantially constrained or nominal."},{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.19(1)(f)","section_b":"sec.30","confidence":0.82,"description":"Section 19(1)(f) disqualifies a board member who 'contravenes section 30' (disclosure of interests). Section 31(1) provides that a contravention of s30 'does not invalidate a decision of the board.' Section 31(2) requires the board to reconsider decisions where a member contravened s30. The interaction creates a contradiction: a member who contravenes s30 is automatically disqualified under s19(1)(f) and their office becomes vacant under s22(1)(b), yet s31(2) requires the board to 'reconsider' a decision that the now-vacated (disqualified) member participated in - it is unclear whether the disqualified former member participates in reconsideration, and if not, whether the reduced board meets quorum."},{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.46(3)","section_b":"sec.47(3)","confidence":0.73,"description":"Section 46(3) requires the academy to 'comply' with a Ministerial direction (a mandatory obligation). Section 47(3) requires the academy to 'have regard to' a statement of expectations (a weaker obligation). A statement of expectations may, under s47(2)(b)(ii), specify 'the way the academy must report to the Minister about its activities' and, under s47(2)(b)(iii), 'the activities to be carried out by the academy and the department, respectively.' If a statement of expectations purports to prescribe activities the academy must carry out, and the academy is only required to 'have regard to' it, the statement of expectations could in substance direct the academy's activities without attracting the mandatory compliance obligation of s46(3), effectively allowing the Minister to circumvent the 'public interest' threshold and mandatory board consultation required before issuing a direction under s46."},{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.33(2)","section_b":"sec.33(5)","confidence":0.78,"description":"The chief executive officer is appointed by the Governor in Council on the Minister's recommendation (s33(2)), but is accountable to the board (s33(5)). The board has no role in the appointment beyond being consulted (s33(3)), and the Governor in Council (not the board) sets the CEO's remuneration and conditions (s35). The CEO can only be removed from office (s39(1)(d)) presumably by the Governor in Council given the appointment mechanism. This creates a structural contradiction: the CEO is accountable to the board for day-to-day functions (s41(2)), yet the board cannot appoint, remunerate, or remove the CEO, undermining the accountability relationship."},{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.28(3)","section_b":"sec.28(1)","confidence":0.68,"description":"Section 28(1) requires questions to be decided by 'a majority of the votes of the board members present and able to vote.' Section 28(3) provides that a member who abstains (other than for conflict of interest) is 'taken to have voted for the negative.' However, if a member is present but has a conflict of interest under s30, they are 'able to vote' in the sense that s28(1) applies to them, but s30(3) prohibits them from taking part in making a decision. Section 28(3) carves out the conflict of interest abstention, implying such a member's abstention is a true abstention (not counted as a negative vote) - yet s28(1) counts them as 'present and able to vote' for determining what majority is required. This could inflate the threshold for a majority decision against the remaining eligible voters."},{"severity":"low","section_a":"sec.51(4)","section_b":"sec.51(5)","confidence":0.62,"description":"Section 51(4) requires criminal history documents to be 'destroyed as soon as practicable after it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was given.' Section 51(5) states this applies 'despite the Public Records Act 2023.' However, s51(3)(a)(ii) permits disclosure or use of criminal history information 'as otherwise required or permitted by this Act or another law.' The Public Records Act 2023 may independently require retention of public records. By providing that s51(4) applies 'despite' the Public Records Act 2023, the Act overrides any retention obligation in that Act - but s51(3)(a)(ii) then re-opens a pathway to comply with 'another law' (potentially including the Public Records Act 2023). The interaction between the destruction mandate in s51(4), its override of the Public Records Act, and the permission in s51(3)(a)(ii) to act as otherwise permitted by law, is internally inconsistent."}]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation appears tightly focused on its original purpose: establishing the Queensland Academy of Sport as a statutory body to support elite and emerging athletes. The scope includes necessary governance, staffing, and transitional machinery but does not appear to have expanded beyond the core objective of creating and empowering this specific sporting institution."},"complexity_factors":["Standard statutory body structure with familiar governance patterns (board, CEO, ministerial oversight)","Multiple cross-references to other Queensland legislation (Financial Accountability Act 2009, Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982, Crime and Corruption Act 2001, Public Sector Act 2022, etc.)","Detailed transitional provisions (sections 56–62) handling transfer of employees, contracts, and records from Department of Sport","Specific integrity requirements including mandatory compliance with Sport Integrity Australia standards","Criminal history checking provisions with confidentiality safeguards","Industrial relations provisions ensuring continuity of employment conditions under existing certified agreements","Some duplication in formatting/presentation of the text (bullet points repeated with minor variations) suggesting this may be a draft or marked-up version"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this law does:**\n\nThis Act creates a new government body called the **Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS)** — essentially a standalone organisation dedicated to helping Queensland's best athletes win medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n*   **Elite athletes** — those with potential to compete at Olympic/Paralympic level, who can access coaching, sports science, medical support, scholarships, and wellbeing programs\n*   **Emerging athletes** — young Queenslanders identified as having future elite potential\n*   **Coaches** — people who could become top-level international coaches\n*   **Sporting organisations** — national and state bodies that partner with the Academy\n*   **Staff** — employees transferring from the Department of Sport to the new Academy\n\n**Key things the Academy can do:**\n\n*   Run training and development programs\n*   Award scholarships\n*   Provide high-performance facilities\n*   Conduct research into sports science and medicine\n*   Partner with other sporting bodies\n*   Accept sponsorships and donations\n*   Charge fees for services\n\n**How it's governed:**\n\n*   A **Board** of 5–8 members (including people with Olympic/Paralympic experience) makes strategic decisions about which sports to support and how\n*   A **Chief Executive Officer** handles day-to-day operations and staff\n*   The **Minister** can give directions in the public interest and set expectations for the Academy\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nThis moves Queensland's elite sports development from being a division within a government department to an independent statutory body. This gives it more flexibility to operate like a professional sporting organisation — signing commercial deals, managing its own staff, and focusing specifically on high-performance outcomes — while still remaining accountable to government through the Minister and reporting requirements.\n\n**Transition arrangements:**\n\nExisting QAS staff and contracts automatically transfer to the new body, though employees have a one-time option to return to the Department of Sport if they prefer."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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