{"id":"qld:act-2012-044","name":"Tourism and Events Queensland Act 2012","slug":"tourism-and-events-queensland-act-2012","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"44 of 2012","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":29756,"registerId":"qld-act-2012-044-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 Tourism and Events Queensland Act 2012 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.2 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 1 defines particular words used in this Act.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Object","content":"### sec.3 Object\n\nThe object of this Act is to provide for the establishment of Tourism and Events Queensland to achieve economic and social benefits for the State through—\nmarketing and promoting tourism in Queensland; and\ntourism experience and destination development; and\nsecuring major events to be held in Queensland.\n- (a) marketing and promoting tourism in Queensland; and\n- (b) tourism experience and destination development; and\n- (c) securing major events to be held in Queensland.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Tourism and Events Queensland","content":"# Tourism and Events Queensland","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Establishment, functions and powers","content":"## Establishment, functions and powers","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuance of Tourism Queensland","content":"### sec.4 Continuance of Tourism Queensland\n\nTourism Queensland is continued in existence as Tourism and Events Queensland (the corporation ).","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Legal status","content":"### sec.5 Legal status\n\nThe corporation—\nis a body corporate; and\nhas a seal; and\nmay sue and be sued in its corporate name.\nThe corporation represents the State.\nWithout limiting subsection (2) , the corporation has the status, privileges and immunities of the State.\n(sec.5-ssec.1) The corporation— is a body corporate; and has a seal; and may sue and be sued in its corporate name.\n(sec.5-ssec.2) The corporation represents the State.\n(sec.5-ssec.3) Without limiting subsection (2) , the corporation has the status, privileges and immunities of the State.\n- (a) is a body corporate; and\n- (b) has a seal; and\n- (c) may sue and be sued in its corporate name.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of other Acts","content":"### sec.6 Application of other Acts\n\nThe corporation is a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 .\nThe corporation is a statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .\nThe Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , part 2B explains how that Act affects the corporation’s powers.\n(sec.6-ssec.1) The corporation is a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 .\n(sec.6-ssec.2) The corporation is a statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .\n(sec.6-ssec.3) The Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , part 2B explains how that Act affects the corporation’s powers.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Functions and powers","content":"## Functions and powers","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions","content":"### sec.7 Functions\n\nThe functions of the corporation are—\nto attract international and domestic travellers to travel to and within Queensland through—\nthe promotion and marketing of Queensland; and\ntourism experience and destination development; and\nto identify, attract, develop and promote major events for the State that—\ncontribute to the Queensland economy; and\nattract visitors to Queensland; and\nenhance the profile of Queensland; and\nfoster community pride in Queensland; and\nto work collaboratively with the department and other public sector units and Queensland tourism industry participants to identify opportunities to increase tourism and travel to and within Queensland; and\nto conduct research into, and analysis of, tourism in Queensland; and\nto advise the Minister about the functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d) ; and\nany other function given to the corporation under this Act or another Act.\nThe corporation may work in partnership with the Queensland tourism industry in discharging its functions.\n(sec.7-ssec.1) The functions of the corporation are— to attract international and domestic travellers to travel to and within Queensland through— the promotion and marketing of Queensland; and tourism experience and destination development; and to identify, attract, develop and promote major events for the State that— contribute to the Queensland economy; and attract visitors to Queensland; and enhance the profile of Queensland; and foster community pride in Queensland; and to work collaboratively with the department and other public sector units and Queensland tourism industry participants to identify opportunities to increase tourism and travel to and within Queensland; and to conduct research into, and analysis of, tourism in Queensland; and to advise the Minister about the functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d) ; and any other function given to the corporation under this Act or another Act.\n(sec.7-ssec.2) The corporation may work in partnership with the Queensland tourism industry in discharging its functions.\n- (a) to attract international and domestic travellers to travel to and within Queensland through— (i) the promotion and marketing of Queensland; and (ii) tourism experience and destination development; and\n- (i) the promotion and marketing of Queensland; and\n- (ii) tourism experience and destination development; and\n- (b) to identify, attract, develop and promote major events for the State that— (i) contribute to the Queensland economy; and (ii) attract visitors to Queensland; and (iii) enhance the profile of Queensland; and (iv) foster community pride in Queensland; and\n- (i) contribute to the Queensland economy; and\n- (ii) attract visitors to Queensland; and\n- (iii) enhance the profile of Queensland; and\n- (iv) foster community pride in Queensland; and\n- (c) to work collaboratively with the department and other public sector units and Queensland tourism industry participants to identify opportunities to increase tourism and travel to and within Queensland; and\n- (d) to conduct research into, and analysis of, tourism in Queensland; and\n- (e) to advise the Minister about the functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d) ; and\n- (f) any other function given to the corporation under this Act or another Act.\n- (i) the promotion and marketing of Queensland; and\n- (ii) tourism experience and destination development; and\n- (i) contribute to the Queensland economy; and\n- (ii) attract visitors to Queensland; and\n- (iii) enhance the profile of Queensland; and\n- (iv) foster community pride in Queensland; and","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Powers","content":"### sec.8 Powers\n\nThe corporation has the powers of an individual and may, for example—\nenter into contracts or agreements; and\nacquire, hold, deal with, and dispose of, property; and\nappoint agents and attorneys; and\nengage consultants and researchers; and\ncharge a fee for services and other facilities it supplies; and\ndo anything else necessary or convenient to be done in performing its functions.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , the corporation has the powers given to it under this Act or another Act.\n(sec.8-ssec.1) The corporation has the powers of an individual and may, for example— enter into contracts or agreements; and acquire, hold, deal with, and dispose of, property; and appoint agents and attorneys; and engage consultants and researchers; and charge a fee for services and other facilities it supplies; and do anything else necessary or convenient to be done in performing its functions.\n(sec.8-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the corporation has the powers given to it under this Act or another Act.\n- (a) enter into contracts or agreements; and\n- (b) acquire, hold, deal with, and dispose of, property; and\n- (c) appoint agents and attorneys; and\n- (d) engage consultants and researchers; and\n- (e) charge a fee for services and other facilities it supplies; and\n- (f) do anything else necessary or convenient to be done in performing its functions.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Performing functions and exercising of powers outside Queensland","content":"### sec.9 Performing functions and exercising of powers outside Queensland\n\nThe corporation may—\nperform its functions or exercise its powers inside or outside Queensland; and\nperform its functions or exercise its powers outside Australia.\n- (a) perform its functions or exercise its powers inside or outside Queensland; and\n- (b) perform its functions or exercise its powers outside Australia.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ministerial direction","content":"### sec.10 Ministerial direction\n\nThe Minister may give the corporation a written direction about the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers.\nSee also section 39 (Giving of statement of expectations).\nThe corporation must comply with a direction given under subsection (1) .\n(sec.10-ssec.1) The Minister may give the corporation a written direction about the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers. See also section 39 (Giving of statement of expectations).\n(sec.10-ssec.2) The corporation must comply with a direction given under subsection (1) .","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Delegation","content":"### sec.11 Delegation\n\nThe corporation may delegate its functions to—\na member; or\nthe CEO; or\nthe executive officer; or\nan appropriately qualified employee of the employing office.\nIn this section—\nappropriately qualified includes having the qualifications, experience or standing appropriate to perform the function.\na person’s seniority level in an entity\nfunction includes power.\n(sec.11-ssec.1) The corporation may delegate its functions to— a member; or the CEO; or the executive officer; or an appropriately qualified employee of the employing office.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) In this section— appropriately qualified includes having the qualifications, experience or standing appropriate to perform the function. a person’s seniority level in an entity function includes power.\n- (a) a member; or\n- (b) the CEO; or\n- (c) the executive officer; or\n- (d) an appropriately qualified employee of the employing office.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Chief executive officer","content":"## Chief executive officer","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointment","content":"### sec.12 Appointment\n\nThere is to be a chief executive officer of the corporation (the CEO ).\nThe CEO is to be appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister.\nThe CEO is to be employed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 .\ns 12 amd 2022 No. 34 s 365 sch 3\n(sec.12-ssec.1) There is to be a chief executive officer of the corporation (the CEO ).\n(sec.12-ssec.2) The CEO is to be appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister.\n(sec.12-ssec.3) The CEO is to be employed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 .","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions","content":"### sec.13 Functions\n\nThe function of the CEO is to ensure the efficient and effective administration and operation of the corporation in accordance with the board’s priorities.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Delegation","content":"### sec.14 Delegation\n\nThe CEO may delegate the CEO’s functions to—\nthe executive officer; or\nan appropriately qualified employee of the employing office.\nIn this section—\nappropriately qualified includes having the qualifications, experience or standing appropriate to perform the function.\na person’s seniority level in an entity\nfunction includes power.\n(sec.14-ssec.1) The CEO may delegate the CEO’s functions to— the executive officer; or an appropriately qualified employee of the employing office.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) In this section— appropriately qualified includes having the qualifications, experience or standing appropriate to perform the function. a person’s seniority level in an entity function includes power.\n- (a) the executive officer; or\n- (b) an appropriately qualified employee of the employing office.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duration of appointment","content":"### sec.15 Duration of appointment\n\nThe CEO holds office for the period, of not more than 3 years, stated in the CEO’s instrument of appointment.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Terms and conditions of appointment","content":"### sec.16 Terms and conditions of appointment\n\nThe CEO is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\nThe CEO holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided by this Act, that are decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.16-ssec.1) The CEO is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.16-ssec.2) The CEO holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided by this Act, that are decided by the Governor in Council.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sec.17 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of the CEO becomes vacant if the CEO—\ncompletes a term of office and is not reappointed; or\nresigns from office by signed notice given to the Minister; or\nis an insolvent under administration; or\nis convicted of an indictable offence; or\nis removed from office by the Governor in Council under subsection (2) .\nThe Governor in Council may at any time remove the CEO from office for any reason or none.\ns 17 amd 2023 No. 23 s 247 sch 1 s 2 (2)\n(sec.17-ssec.1) The office of the CEO becomes vacant if the CEO— completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or resigns from office by signed notice given to the Minister; or is an insolvent under administration; or is convicted of an indictable offence; or is removed from office by the Governor in Council under subsection (2) .\n(sec.17-ssec.2) The Governor in Council may at any time remove the CEO from office for any reason or none.\n- (a) completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or\n- (b) resigns from office by signed notice given to the Minister; or\n- (c) is an insolvent under administration; or\n- (d) is convicted of an indictable offence; or\n- (e) is removed from office by the Governor in Council under subsection (2) .","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Board","content":"## Board","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Establishment","content":"### sec.18 Establishment\n\nThe corporation has a board (the board ).","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Role","content":"### sec.19 Role\n\nThe board is responsible for the way the corporation performs its functions and exercises its powers.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , the board must ensure the corporation performs its functions in a way that is appropriate, effective and efficient.\n(sec.19-ssec.1) The board is responsible for the way the corporation performs its functions and exercises its powers.\n(sec.19-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the board must ensure the corporation performs its functions in a way that is appropriate, effective and efficient.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Composition","content":"### sec.20 Composition\n\nThe board consists of—\nthe chief executive of the department; and\nat least 8 other members.\nA member mentioned in subsection (1) (b) is to be appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.\nIn recommending a person for appointment to the board, the Minister must have regard to the following—\nthe person’s experience and expertise in business, financial management and promoting and staging events;\nthe person’s knowledge of the tourism industry.\n(sec.20-ssec.1) The board consists of— the chief executive of the department; and at least 8 other members.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) A member mentioned in subsection (1) (b) is to be appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.\n(sec.20-ssec.3) In recommending a person for appointment to the board, the Minister must have regard to the following— the person’s experience and expertise in business, financial management and promoting and staging events; the person’s knowledge of the tourism industry.\n- (a) the chief executive of the department; and\n- (b) at least 8 other members.\n- (a) the person’s experience and expertise in business, financial management and promoting and staging events;\n- (b) the person’s knowledge of the tourism industry.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duration of appointment","content":"### sec.21 Duration of appointment\n\nA member holds office for the period, of not more than 3 years, stated in the member’s instrument of appointment.\nA member may be appointed as a member for no more than 2 consecutive periods.\n(sec.21-ssec.1) A member holds office for the period, of not more than 3 years, stated in the member’s instrument of appointment.\n(sec.21-ssec.2) A member may be appointed as a member for no more than 2 consecutive periods.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Terms and conditions of appointment","content":"### sec.22 Terms and conditions of appointment\n\nA member is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\nA member holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided by this Act, that are decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.22-ssec.1) A member is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.22-ssec.2) A member holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided by this Act, that are decided by the Governor in Council.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sec.23 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member becomes vacant if the member—\ncompletes the member’s term of office and is not reappointed; or\nresigns from office by signed notice given to the Minister; or\nis an insolvent under administration; or\nis convicted of an indictable offence; or\nis absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the board—\nwithout the permission of the board; and\nwithout a reasonable excuse; or\nis removed from office by the Governor in Council under subsection (2) .\nThe Governor in Council may at any time remove a member from office for any reason or none.\ns 23 amd 2023 No. 23 s 247 sch 1 s 2 (2)\n(sec.23-ssec.1) The office of a member becomes vacant if the member— completes the member’s term of office and is not reappointed; or resigns from office by signed notice given to the Minister; or is an insolvent under administration; or is convicted of an indictable offence; or is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the board— without the permission of the board; and without a reasonable excuse; or is removed from office by the Governor in Council under subsection (2) .\n(sec.23-ssec.2) The Governor in Council may at any time remove a member from office for any reason or none.\n- (a) completes the member’s term of office and is not reappointed; or\n- (b) resigns from office by signed notice given to the Minister; or\n- (c) is an insolvent under administration; or\n- (d) is convicted of an indictable offence; or\n- (e) is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the board— (i) without the permission of the board; and (ii) without a reasonable excuse; or\n- (i) without the permission of the board; and\n- (ii) without a reasonable excuse; or\n- (f) is removed from office by the Governor in Council under subsection (2) .\n- (i) without the permission of the board; and\n- (ii) without a reasonable excuse; or","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chairperson","content":"### sec.24 Chairperson\n\nThe Governor in Council must appoint 1 member to be the chairperson of the board (the chairperson ).\nThe chairperson holds office for the term decided by the Governor in Council.\nHowever, a vacancy occurs in the office of chairperson if the person holding the office—\nresigns from the office by signed notice given to the Minister; or\nstops being a member.\nA person resigning the office of chairperson may continue to be a member.\n(sec.24-ssec.1) The Governor in Council must appoint 1 member to be the chairperson of the board (the chairperson ).\n(sec.24-ssec.2) The chairperson holds office for the term decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.24-ssec.3) However, a vacancy occurs in the office of chairperson if the person holding the office— resigns from the office by signed notice given to the Minister; or stops being a member.\n(sec.24-ssec.4) A person resigning the office of chairperson may continue to be a member.\n- (a) resigns from the office by signed notice given to the Minister; or\n- (b) stops being a member.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deputy chairperson","content":"### sec.25 Deputy chairperson\n\nThe Governor in Council must appoint 1 member to be the deputy chairperson of the board (the deputy chairperson ).\nThe deputy chairperson holds office for the term decided by the Governor in Council.\nHowever, a vacancy occurs in the office of deputy chairperson if the person holding the office—\nresigns from the office by signed notice given to the Minister; or\nstops being a member.\nA person resigning the office of deputy chairperson may continue to be a member.\nThe deputy chairperson may act as chairperson during—\na vacancy in the office of chairperson; or\na period the chairperson is absent from duty or can not perform the functions of the office.\n(sec.25-ssec.1) The Governor in Council must appoint 1 member to be the deputy chairperson of the board (the deputy chairperson ).\n(sec.25-ssec.2) The deputy chairperson holds office for the term decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.25-ssec.3) However, a vacancy occurs in the office of deputy chairperson if the person holding the office— resigns from the office by signed notice given to the Minister; or stops being a member.\n(sec.25-ssec.4) A person resigning the office of deputy chairperson may continue to be a member.\n(sec.25-ssec.5) The deputy chairperson may act as chairperson during— a vacancy in the office of chairperson; or a period the chairperson is absent from duty or can not perform the functions of the office.\n- (a) resigns from the office by signed notice given to the Minister; or\n- (b) stops being a member.\n- (a) a vacancy in the office of chairperson; or\n- (b) a period the chairperson is absent from duty or can not perform the functions of the office.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Committees","content":"### sec.26 Committees\n\nThe board may establish committees to assist it in performing its functions.\nThe board may decide on the membership and functions of a committee established under subsection (1) .\n(sec.26-ssec.1) The board may establish committees to assist it in performing its functions.\n(sec.26-ssec.2) The board may decide on the membership and functions of a committee established under subsection (1) .","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Representative of chief executive of the department","content":"### sec.27 Representative of chief executive of the department\n\nThe chief executive of the department may appoint an officer of the department to be the chief executive’s representative at board meetings.\nThe appointment must be—\nin writing; and\ngiven to the chairperson.\nIf the chief executive of the department is absent from a board meeting, the representative may attend the meeting in place of the chief executive and is taken to be a member for the meeting.\n(sec.27-ssec.1) The chief executive of the department may appoint an officer of the department to be the chief executive’s representative at board meetings.\n(sec.27-ssec.2) The appointment must be— in writing; and given to the chairperson.\n(sec.27-ssec.3) If the chief executive of the department is absent from a board meeting, the representative may attend the meeting in place of the chief executive and is taken to be a member for the meeting.\n- (a) in writing; and\n- (b) given to the chairperson.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of meetings","content":"### sec.28 Conduct of meetings\n\nSubject to this subdivision, the board may—\nconduct its proceedings, including its meetings, as it considers appropriate; and\ndecide the time and place for its meetings.\n- (a) conduct its proceedings, including its meetings, as it considers appropriate; and\n- (b) decide the time and place for its meetings.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at meetings","content":"### sec.29 Presiding at meetings\n\nThe chairperson presides at all board meetings at which the chairperson is present.\nIf the chairperson is absent, the deputy chairperson presides.\nIf the chairperson and deputy chairperson are absent, a member chosen by a majority of the members present presides.\n(sec.29-ssec.1) The chairperson presides at all board meetings at which the chairperson is present.\n(sec.29-ssec.2) If the chairperson is absent, the deputy chairperson presides.\n(sec.29-ssec.3) If the chairperson and deputy chairperson are absent, a member chosen by a majority of the members present presides.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum and voting at board meetings","content":"### sec.30 Quorum and voting at board meetings\n\nAt a board meeting—\na quorum consists of the majority of the members appointed at the time the meeting is held; and\nIf 10 members are appointed to the board, the quorum is 6 (half the number of members (5) plus 1).\na question is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting; and\nif the votes are equal, the member presiding at the meeting has a casting vote.\nA resolution of the board is valid, even though it is not passed at a board meeting, if—\na majority of the members agree, in writing, to the resolution; and\nnotice of the resolution is given in accordance with procedures approved by the board.\n(sec.30-ssec.1) At a board meeting— a quorum consists of the majority of the members appointed at the time the meeting is held; and If 10 members are appointed to the board, the quorum is 6 (half the number of members (5) plus 1). a question is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting; and if the votes are equal, the member presiding at the meeting has a casting vote.\n(sec.30-ssec.2) A resolution of the board is valid, even though it is not passed at a board meeting, if— a majority of the members agree, in writing, to the resolution; and notice of the resolution is given in accordance with procedures approved by the board.\n- (a) a quorum consists of the majority of the members appointed at the time the meeting is held; and Example of paragraph (a) — If 10 members are appointed to the board, the quorum is 6 (half the number of members (5) plus 1).\n- (b) a question is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting; and\n- (c) if the votes are equal, the member presiding at the meeting has a casting vote.\n- (a) a majority of the members agree, in writing, to the resolution; and\n- (b) notice of the resolution is given in accordance with procedures approved by the board.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disclosure of interests","content":"### sec.31 Disclosure of interests\n\nThis section applies to a member (the interested member ) if—\nthe member has a direct or indirect interest in an issue being considered or about to be considered by the board; and\nthe interest could conflict with the proper performance of the member’s duties about the consideration of the issue.\nAs soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the interested member’s knowledge, the member must disclose the nature of the interest to a board meeting.\nUnless the board otherwise directs, the interested member must not—\nbe present when the board considers the issue; or\ntake part in a decision of the board about the issue.\nThe interested member must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) .\nIf there is another member who must under subsection (2) also disclose an interest in the issue, the other member must not—\nbe present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) about the interested member; or\ntake part in making the decision about giving the direction.\nIf—\nbecause of this section a member is not present at a board meeting for considering or deciding an issue or for considering or deciding whether to give a direction under subsection (3) ; and\nthere would be a quorum if the member were present;\nthe remaining members present are a quorum of the board for considering or deciding the issue or for considering or deciding whether to give the direction at the meeting.\nIf there are no members who may remain present for considering or deciding an issue, the Minister may consider and decide the issue.\nA disclosure under subsection (2) must be recorded in the board’s minutes.\n(sec.31-ssec.1) This section applies to a member (the interested member ) if— the member has a direct or indirect interest in an issue being considered or about to be considered by the board; and the interest could conflict with the proper performance of the member’s duties about the consideration of the issue.\n(sec.31-ssec.2) As soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the interested member’s knowledge, the member must disclose the nature of the interest to a board meeting.\n(sec.31-ssec.3) Unless the board otherwise directs, the interested member must not— be present when the board considers the issue; or take part in a decision of the board about the issue.\n(sec.31-ssec.4) The interested member must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) .\n(sec.31-ssec.5) If there is another member who must under subsection (2) also disclose an interest in the issue, the other member must not— be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) about the interested member; or take part in making the decision about giving the direction.\n(sec.31-ssec.6) If— because of this section a member is not present at a board meeting for considering or deciding an issue or for considering or deciding whether to give a direction under subsection (3) ; and there would be a quorum if the member were present; the remaining members present are a quorum of the board for considering or deciding the issue or for considering or deciding whether to give the direction at the meeting.\n(sec.31-ssec.7) If there are no members who may remain present for considering or deciding an issue, the Minister may consider and decide the issue.\n(sec.31-ssec.8) A disclosure under subsection (2) must be recorded in the board’s minutes.\n- (a) the member has a direct or indirect interest in an issue being considered or about to be considered by the board; and\n- (b) the interest could conflict with the proper performance of the member’s duties about the consideration of the issue.\n- (a) be present when the board considers the issue; or\n- (b) take part in a decision of the board about the issue.\n- (a) be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) about the interested member; or\n- (b) take part in making the decision about giving the direction.\n- (a) because of this section a member is not present at a board meeting for considering or deciding an issue or for considering or deciding whether to give a direction under subsection (3) ; and\n- (b) there would be a quorum if the member were present;","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Tourism and Events Queensland Employing Office","content":"# Tourism and Events Queensland Employing Office","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Establishment and functions","content":"## Establishment and functions","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuance of Tourism Queensland Employing Office","content":"### sec.32 Continuance of Tourism Queensland Employing Office\n\nThe Tourism Queensland Employing Office is continued in existence as the Tourism and Events Queensland Employing Office (the employing office ).\nThe employing office consists of—\nthe executive officer; and\nthe employees of the employing office.\nThe employing office is a separate entity from the corporation.\n(sec.32-ssec.1) The Tourism Queensland Employing Office is continued in existence as the Tourism and Events Queensland Employing Office (the employing office ).\n(sec.32-ssec.2) The employing office consists of— the executive officer; and the employees of the employing office.\n(sec.32-ssec.3) The employing office is a separate entity from the corporation.\n- (a) the executive officer; and\n- (b) the employees of the employing office.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Employing office represents the State","content":"### sec.33 Employing office represents the State\n\nThe employing office represents the State.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , the employing office has the status, privileges and immunities of the State.\n(sec.33-ssec.1) The employing office represents the State.\n(sec.33-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the employing office has the status, privileges and immunities of the State.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of other Acts","content":"### sec.34 Application of other Acts\n\nThe employing office is a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 .\nThe employing office is a statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .\n(sec.34-ssec.1) The employing office is a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 .\n(sec.34-ssec.2) The employing office is a statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions","content":"### sec.35 Functions\n\nThe functions of the employing office are—\nto enter into, for the State, a work performance arrangement with the corporation under which employees of the employing office perform work for the corporation; and\nto employ, for the State, staff to perform work for the corporation under the work performance arrangement; and\nto do anything incidental to the discharge of the functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) .\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , the employing office has any other function conferred on the employing office under this Act or another Act.\n(sec.35-ssec.1) The functions of the employing office are— to enter into, for the State, a work performance arrangement with the corporation under which employees of the employing office perform work for the corporation; and to employ, for the State, staff to perform work for the corporation under the work performance arrangement; and to do anything incidental to the discharge of the functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) .\n(sec.35-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the employing office has any other function conferred on the employing office under this Act or another Act.\n- (a) to enter into, for the State, a work performance arrangement with the corporation under which employees of the employing office perform work for the corporation; and\n- (b) to employ, for the State, staff to perform work for the corporation under the work performance arrangement; and\n- (c) to do anything incidental to the discharge of the functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) .","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Executive officer","content":"## Executive officer","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointment","content":"### sec.36 Appointment\n\nThere is to be an executive officer of the employing office (the executive officer ).\nThe executive officer is to be appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister.\nThe executive officer is employed under this Act and not under the Public Sector Act 2022 .\ns 36 amd 2022 No. 34 s 365 sch 3\n(sec.36-ssec.1) There is to be an executive officer of the employing office (the executive officer ).\n(sec.36-ssec.2) The executive officer is to be appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister.\n(sec.36-ssec.3) The executive officer is employed under this Act and not under the Public Sector Act 2022 .","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Executive officer acting for employing office","content":"### sec.37 Executive officer acting for employing office\n\nThe employing office acts through the executive officer.\nAnything done by the executive officer in the name of, or for, the employing office is taken to have been done by the employing office.\n(sec.37-ssec.1) The employing office acts through the executive officer.\n(sec.37-ssec.2) Anything done by the executive officer in the name of, or for, the employing office is taken to have been done by the employing office.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Employees of employing office","content":"## Employees of employing office","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Employing office may employ staff","content":"### sec.38 Employing office may employ staff\n\nThe employing office may, for the State, employ staff.\nA person employed under subsection (1) is an employee of the employing office .\nThe employing office may decide the terms of employment of the employees of the employing office.\nSubsection (3) applies subject to any industrial instrument that is relevant to the terms of employment of the employees of the employee office.\nEmployees of the employing office are employed under this Act and not under the Public Sector Act 2022 .\nIn this section—\nindustrial instrument has the meaning given under the Industrial Relations Act 2016 .\ns 38 amd 2016 No. 63 s 1157 sch 6 ; 2022 No. 34 s 365 sch 3\n(sec.38-ssec.1) The employing office may, for the State, employ staff.\n(sec.38-ssec.2) A person employed under subsection (1) is an employee of the employing office .\n(sec.38-ssec.3) The employing office may decide the terms of employment of the employees of the employing office.\n(sec.38-ssec.4) Subsection (3) applies subject to any industrial instrument that is relevant to the terms of employment of the employees of the employee office.\n(sec.38-ssec.5) Employees of the employing office are employed under this Act and not under the Public Sector Act 2022 .\n(sec.38-ssec.6) In this section— industrial instrument has the meaning given under the Industrial Relations Act 2016 .","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Planning and accountability","content":"# Planning and accountability","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Statement of expectations","content":"## Statement of expectations","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Giving of statement of expectations","content":"### sec.39 Giving of statement of expectations\n\nThe Minister may give the corporation a written statement (a statement of expectations ) of the Minister’s expectations of the corporation in performing its functions and exercising its powers.\nThe statement of expectations—\nmust set out the Minister’s expectations for the period stated in the statement; and\nmay include provisions about the following—\nthe strategic or operational activities to be carried out by the corporation in the performance of its functions;\nreporting to the Minister about the activities;\nactivities to be carried out by the corporation and the department, respectively.\nA statement of expectations given to the corporation under subsection (1) is taken to be a direction given under section 10 .\n(sec.39-ssec.1) The Minister may give the corporation a written statement (a statement of expectations ) of the Minister’s expectations of the corporation in performing its functions and exercising its powers.\n(sec.39-ssec.2) The statement of expectations— must set out the Minister’s expectations for the period stated in the statement; and may include provisions about the following— the strategic or operational activities to be carried out by the corporation in the performance of its functions; reporting to the Minister about the activities; activities to be carried out by the corporation and the department, respectively.\n(sec.39-ssec.3) A statement of expectations given to the corporation under subsection (1) is taken to be a direction given under section 10 .\n- (a) must set out the Minister’s expectations for the period stated in the statement; and\n- (b) may include provisions about the following— (i) the strategic or operational activities to be carried out by the corporation in the performance of its functions; (ii) reporting to the Minister about the activities; (iii) activities to be carried out by the corporation and the department, respectively.\n- (i) the strategic or operational activities to be carried out by the corporation in the performance of its functions;\n- (ii) reporting to the Minister about the activities;\n- (iii) activities to be carried out by the corporation and the department, respectively.\n- (i) the strategic or operational activities to be carried out by the corporation in the performance of its functions;\n- (ii) reporting to the Minister about the activities;\n- (iii) activities to be carried out by the corporation and the department, respectively.","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Statement of intent","content":"### sec.40 Statement of intent\n\nIf the Minister gives a statement of expectations to the corporation, the corporation must give the Minister a statement of intent for the statement of expectations.\nThe statement of intent must be given to the Minister within 30 days after the statement of expectations is given to the corporation.\nIn this section—\nstatement of intent , for a statement of expectations, means a written statement about how the corporation proposes to comply with the statement of expectations.\n(sec.40-ssec.1) If the Minister gives a statement of expectations to the corporation, the corporation must give the Minister a statement of intent for the statement of expectations.\n(sec.40-ssec.2) The statement of intent must be given to the Minister within 30 days after the statement of expectations is given to the corporation.\n(sec.40-ssec.3) In this section— statement of intent , for a statement of expectations, means a written statement about how the corporation proposes to comply with the statement of expectations.","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Reporting","content":"## Reporting","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Corporation to submit strategic plans","content":"### sec.41 Corporation to submit strategic plans\n\nThe corporation must submit for the Minister’s approval a strategic plan developed for the corporation under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 .\nA strategic plan approved by the Minister is taken to be the corporation’s strategic plan.\n(sec.41-ssec.1) The corporation must submit for the Minister’s approval a strategic plan developed for the corporation under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 .\n(sec.41-ssec.2) A strategic plan approved by the Minister is taken to be the corporation’s strategic plan.","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provision","content":"# Miscellaneous provision","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation-making power","content":"### sec.42 Regulation-making power\n\nThe Governor in Council may make regulations under this Act.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Repeal and transitional provisions","content":"# Repeal and transitional provisions","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Repeal","content":"## Repeal","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal","content":"### sec.43 Repeal\n\nThe Tourism Queensland Act 1979, No. 13 is repealed.","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions","content":"## Transitional provisions","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for div 2","content":"### sec.44 Definitions for div 2\n\nIn this division—\ncommencement means commencement of this division.\nEvents Queensland means Events Queensland Pty Ltd ABN 75 010 814 310.\nrepealed Act means the Tourism Queensland Act 1979 as in force from time to time before its repeal.","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation of particular appointments","content":"### sec.45 Continuation of particular appointments\n\nThe general manager of the corporation holding office immediately before the commencement continues under this Act as the CEO for the remainder of the general manager’s period of appointment under the repealed Act.\nAn appointed member of the corporation holding office immediately before the commencement continues under this Act as a member of the board for the remainder of the member’s term of appointment under the repealed Act.\nThe chairperson of the corporation holding office immediately before the commencement continues under this Act as the chairperson of the board for the remainder of the chairperson’s period of appointment under the repealed Act.\nThe deputy chairperson of the corporation holding office immediately before the commencement continues under this Act as the deputy chairperson of the board for the remainder of the deputy chairperson’s period of appointment under the repealed Act.\nThe executive officer of the employing office holding office immediately before the commencement continues under this Act as the executive officer for the remainder of the executive officer’s period of appointment under the repealed Act.\n(sec.45-ssec.1) The general manager of the corporation holding office immediately before the commencement continues under this Act as the CEO for the remainder of the general manager’s period of appointment under the repealed Act.\n(sec.45-ssec.2) An appointed member of the corporation holding office immediately before the commencement continues under this Act as a member of the board for the remainder of the member’s term of appointment under the repealed Act.\n(sec.45-ssec.3) The chairperson of the corporation holding office immediately before the commencement continues under this Act as the chairperson of the board for the remainder of the chairperson’s period of appointment under the repealed Act.\n(sec.45-ssec.4) The deputy chairperson of the corporation holding office immediately before the commencement continues under this Act as the deputy chairperson of the board for the remainder of the deputy chairperson’s period of appointment under the repealed Act.\n(sec.45-ssec.5) The executive officer of the employing office holding office immediately before the commencement continues under this Act as the executive officer for the remainder of the executive officer’s period of appointment under the repealed Act.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation of employment of employees of employing office","content":"### sec.46 Continuation of employment of employees of employing office\n\nAn employee of the employing office employed immediately before the commencement continues under this Act as an employee of the employing office.","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to Tourism Queensland","content":"### sec.47 References to Tourism Queensland\n\nIn a document, a reference to Tourism Queensland may, if the context permits, be taken to be a reference to Tourism and Events Queensland.","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assets and liabilities etc.","content":"### sec.48 Assets and liabilities etc.\n\nOn the commencement—\nthe assets and liabilities of Events Queensland immediately before the commencement become assets and liabilities of the corporation; and\nany agreement or arrangement, in force immediately before the commencement, between Events Queensland and another entity is taken to be an agreement or arrangement between the corporation and the other entity; and\nany property of Events Queensland that is held on trust, or subject to conditions, immediately before the commencement continues to be held by the corporation on the same trust or subject to the same conditions; and\nany legal proceedings by or against Events Queensland that were current immediately before the commencement may be continued in the name of the corporation.\nOn the commencement—\nEvents Queensland is taken to have resigned as a member of each Events Queensland subsidiary; and\nthe corporation is taken to have—\napplied to become a member of each Events Queensland subsidiary; and\nbeen approved as a member of each Events Queensland subsidiary.\nOn the commencement, the Gold Coast Events Company is transferred from Events Queensland to Tourism and Events Queensland.\nThe corporation is not liable to pay duty under the Duties Act 2001 in relation to anything done under this section.\nIn this section—\nEvents Queensland subsidiary means—\nAsia Pacific Screen Awards; or\nGold Coast Events Management.\n(sec.48-ssec.1) On the commencement— the assets and liabilities of Events Queensland immediately before the commencement become assets and liabilities of the corporation; and any agreement or arrangement, in force immediately before the commencement, between Events Queensland and another entity is taken to be an agreement or arrangement between the corporation and the other entity; and any property of Events Queensland that is held on trust, or subject to conditions, immediately before the commencement continues to be held by the corporation on the same trust or subject to the same conditions; and any legal proceedings by or against Events Queensland that were current immediately before the commencement may be continued in the name of the corporation.\n(sec.48-ssec.2) On the commencement— Events Queensland is taken to have resigned as a member of each Events Queensland subsidiary; and the corporation is taken to have— applied to become a member of each Events Queensland subsidiary; and been approved as a member of each Events Queensland subsidiary.\n(sec.48-ssec.3) On the commencement, the Gold Coast Events Company is transferred from Events Queensland to Tourism and Events Queensland.\n(sec.48-ssec.4) The corporation is not liable to pay duty under the Duties Act 2001 in relation to anything done under this section.\n(sec.48-ssec.5) In this section— Events Queensland subsidiary means— Asia Pacific Screen Awards; or Gold Coast Events Management.\n- (a) the assets and liabilities of Events Queensland immediately before the commencement become assets and liabilities of the corporation; and\n- (b) any agreement or arrangement, in force immediately before the commencement, between Events Queensland and another entity is taken to be an agreement or arrangement between the corporation and the other entity; and\n- (c) any property of Events Queensland that is held on trust, or subject to conditions, immediately before the commencement continues to be held by the corporation on the same trust or subject to the same conditions; and\n- (d) any legal proceedings by or against Events Queensland that were current immediately before the commencement may be continued in the name of the corporation.\n- (a) Events Queensland is taken to have resigned as a member of each Events Queensland subsidiary; and\n- (b) the corporation is taken to have— (i) applied to become a member of each Events Queensland subsidiary; and (ii) been approved as a member of each Events Queensland subsidiary.\n- (i) applied to become a member of each Events Queensland subsidiary; and\n- (ii) been approved as a member of each Events Queensland subsidiary.\n- (i) applied to become a member of each Events Queensland subsidiary; and\n- (ii) been approved as a member of each Events Queensland subsidiary.\n- (a) Asia Pacific Screen Awards; or\n- (b) Gold Coast Events Management.","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Displacement provision for corporations legislation","content":"### sec.49 Displacement provision for corporations legislation\n\nSection 48 is declared to be a Corporations legislation displacement provision for the Corporations Act, section 5G.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Change in membership or transfer not to constitute change in control","content":"### sec.50 Change in membership or transfer not to constitute change in control\n\nIf a subsidiary corporation is a party to a contract, lease or licence immediately before the commencement, a change in membership under section 48(2) or transfer under section 48(3) is taken not to constitute a change in control of the subsidiary corporation for the contract, lease or licence.\nIn this section—\nsubsidiary corporation means each of the following—\nAsia Pacific Screen Awards;\nGold Coast Events Company;\nGold Coast Events Management.\n(sec.50-ssec.1) If a subsidiary corporation is a party to a contract, lease or licence immediately before the commencement, a change in membership under section 48(2) or transfer under section 48(3) is taken not to constitute a change in control of the subsidiary corporation for the contract, lease or licence.\n(sec.50-ssec.2) In this section— subsidiary corporation means each of the following— Asia Pacific Screen Awards; Gold Coast Events Company; Gold Coast Events Management.\n- (a) Asia Pacific Screen Awards;\n- (b) Gold Coast Events Company;\n- (c) Gold Coast Events Management.","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Employees of Events Queensland","content":"### sec.51 Employees of Events Queensland\n\nThis section applies to a person who—\nimmediately before the commencement was an employee of Events Queensland; and\nwithin 6 months after the commencement becomes an employee of the employing office.\nOn becoming an employee of the employing office, the person remains entitled to all rights of employment existing or accruing immediately before the commencement, including recognition of the person’s—\nlength of service with Events Queensland; and\noutstanding leave entitlements accrued up to the commencement.\n(sec.51-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who— immediately before the commencement was an employee of Events Queensland; and within 6 months after the commencement becomes an employee of the employing office.\n(sec.51-ssec.2) On becoming an employee of the employing office, the person remains entitled to all rights of employment existing or accruing immediately before the commencement, including recognition of the person’s— length of service with Events Queensland; and outstanding leave entitlements accrued up to the commencement.\n- (a) immediately before the commencement was an employee of Events Queensland; and\n- (b) within 6 months after the commencement becomes an employee of the employing office.\n- (a) length of service with Events Queensland; and\n- (b) outstanding leave entitlements accrued up to the commencement.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to Events Queensland","content":"### sec.52 References to Events Queensland\n\nIn a document, a reference to Events Queensland may, if the context permits, be taken to be a reference to Tourism and Events Queensland.","sortOrder":68}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The legislation significantly expanded scope from the original Tourism Queensland Act 1979 by merging Events Queensland into the entity. The Act now covers both tourism marketing AND major events securing/development, whereas the original Act only dealt with tourism. The transitional provisions (sections 43-52) explicitly deal with this merger, transferring assets, liabilities, employees and subsidiary memberships from Events Queensland to the new combined entity."},"complexity_factors":["Moderate length (52 sections) with straightforward structure","Multiple defined terms in Schedule 1 dictionary (referenced but not shown in extract)","Standard statutory body governance provisions (board composition, CEO appointment, delegation chains)","Cross-references to other Acts (Financial Accountability Act 2009, Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982, Public Sector Act 2022, Corporations Act)","Transitional provisions dealing with merger of two entities (Tourism Queensland and Events Queensland) including asset transfers and employment continuity","Disclosure of interest provisions for board members with nested conditions (section 31)","Work performance arrangement structure creating dual entities (corporation vs employing office) requiring careful parsing of responsibilities"],"plain_english_summary":"This Act creates and governs **Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ)**, a government body that markets Queensland as a tourist destination and attracts major events to the state.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Establishes TEQ** as a legal entity (a 'body corporate') that can enter contracts, own property, and sue or be sued. It operates as an arm of the State government with special legal protections.\n- **Sets TEQ's job**: To attract international and domestic tourists through marketing and developing tourism experiences; to secure major events that boost the economy and community pride; to research tourism trends; and to advise the Minister.\n- **Creates governance structures**: A **Board** of at least 9 members (including the department head) oversees TEQ, with a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson appointed by the Governor in Council. A **Chief Executive Officer (CEO)** runs day-to-day operations.\n- **Establishes an Employing Office**: A separate entity that employs TEQ's staff under special arrangements, keeping them outside the standard public service system.\n- **Provides accountability mechanisms**: The Minister can issue binding directions and 'statements of expectations'; TEQ must respond with a 'statement of intent' and submit strategic plans.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Queensland's tourism industry operators who partner with TEQ\n- Event organisers and major sporting/cultural events seeking government support\n- TEQ employees (employed through the special Employing Office)\n- Queensland taxpayers (through funding and oversight of the body)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis Act merged two previous bodies—Tourism Queensland and Events Queensland—into a single streamlined agency. It gives TEQ broad powers to operate commercially while remaining accountable to the Minister, aiming to maximise economic returns from tourism and major events."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Act continues Tourism Queensland as Tourism and Events Queensland and explicitly adds securing and promoting major events to the statutory functions (s.4,3,7). It also consolidates Events Queensland’s assets, subsidiaries and staff into the new corporation and creates a separate employing office to supply staff, altering organisational structure and membership (ss.43,48–51,32–35)."},"complexity_factors":["Two separate legal entities: the corporation and a distinct employing office with separate roles and staff (ss.4,32–35).","Ministerial control and oversight: Minister may give written directions and statements of expectations that the corporation must follow (ss.10,39–40).","Appointment and removal powers concentrated in Governor in Council for CEO and board, with fixed terms and removable-at-will provisions (ss.12,15–17,20–25,23).","Delegation and internal governance rules permitting delegation to members, CEO, executive officer and qualified employees (ss.11,14).","Statutory-body financial and reporting overlay—subject to Financial Accountability Act and Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act (ss.6,41).","Continuity and asset-transfer transitional mechanics moving Events Queensland assets, liabilities, subsidiaries and employees into the new structure (ss.43,45,48–51).","Conflict-of-interest and quorum/voting rules for the board including disclosure, exclusion and Minister decision fallback (ss.30–31).","Employment law carve-out: employees are employed under this Act (not the Public Sector Act 2022), with industrial-instrument caveats (ss.12,36,38)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Act establishes Tourism and Events Queensland as a State corporate body to promote Queensland tourism, develop experiences and destinations, and secure major events (s.3–8). It gives the body corporate powers to contract, hold property, act outside Queensland and charge fees, and it represents the State (s.5,8,9).\n\nThe Governor in Council appoints the CEO and board; the Minister may issue written directions and statements of expectations and the corporation must report strategic plans (s.10,12,20,39,41). A separate employing office provides staff and transitional provisions transfer Events Queensland assets and employees (s.32–38,48–51)."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The original Tourism Queensland Act 1979 focused purely on tourism promotion. This 2012 Act significantly expanded scope by merging the separate Events Queensland Pty Ltd into the new body, adding major events attraction and management as a core function alongside traditional tourism marketing. This reflects a deliberate policy decision to combine tourism promotion and events management under one organisation."},"complexity_factors":["Dual-entity structure (corporation + employing office) is unusual and requires understanding why staff are employed by a separate legal entity","Multiple layers of governance (Governor in Council, Minister, Board, CEO, Executive Officer) with overlapping authority","Cross-references to several other Acts (Financial Accountability Act 2009, Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982, Public Sector Act 2022, Industrial Relations Act 2016, Duties Act 2001, Corporations Act)","Transitional provisions involving asset/liability transfers from Events Queensland and its subsidiaries require careful reading","Conflict of interest provisions have multiple cascading rules about who can be present and vote in which scenarios","Displacement of Corporations legislation requires understanding of how state and federal law interact"],"plain_english_summary":"Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is a new Queensland government body combining Tourism Queensland and Events Queensland to market the state, develop tourism experiences and destinations, and attract major events that drive visitors and economic benefit.  \n\nTEQ is governed by a Board and CEO, uses a separate employing office to preserve staff entitlements, answers to Ministerial directions and strategic oversight, can operate internationally, and must manage conflicts of interest and financial accountability."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tourism-and-events-queensland-act-2012","history":"/api/acts/tourism-and-events-queensland-act-2012/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tourism-and-events-queensland-act-2012/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tourism-and-events-queensland-act-2012/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tourism-and-events-queensland-act-2012/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tourism-and-events-queensland-act-2012/documents"}}