Australian Grands Prix Act 1994
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21 Powers
S. 21(1) amended by No. 19/2003 s. 29(2).
(1) For the purpose of performing its functions, the Corporation, in addition to all other powers conferred on it by this Act or any other Act—
S. 21(1)(a) amended by No. 87/1995 s. 7(3)(a).
(a) may, subject to this Act, carry out works at Albert Park, in a designated access area or, in accordance with arrangements entered into between the Corporation and the owners of the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit, at the circuit;
S. 21(1)(aa) inserted by No. 87/1995 s. 7(3)(b).
(aa) may, subject to this Act, establish sporting facilities and sporting services;
S. 21(1)(ab) inserted by No. 87/1995 s. 7(3)(b), amended by No. 39/2025 s. 21(a).
(ab) may, subject to this Act, establish supporting facilities, services and activities in connection with the holding of—
S. 21(1)(ab)(i) inserted by No. 39/2025 s. 21(a).
(i) a Formula One event; or
S. 21(1)(ab)(ii) inserted by No. 39/2025 s. 21(a).
(ii) an Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix event; or
S. 21(1)(ab)(iii) inserted by No. 39/2025 s. 21(a).
(iii) an approved event;
S. 21(1)(ac) inserted by No. 87/1995 s. 7(3)(b).
(ac) may promote Melbourne and Victoria as tourist destinations;
(b) may carry on advertising and promotional activities;
S. 21(1)(c) amended by Nos 87/1995 s. 7(3)(c), 39/2025 s. 5(a).
(c) may charge and collect fees for admission, during the race period in respect of a year, to any part of the declared area in respect of that year that is not a public access area or to a designated access area;
S. 21(1)(ca) inserted by No. 39/2025 s. 21(b).
(ca) may charge and collect fees for admission to an approved event;
S. 21(1)(d) amended by Nos 87/1995 s. 7(3)(c), 39/2025 s. 5(b).
(d) during the race period in respect of a year, may control admission to any part of the declared area in respect of that year that is not a public access area or to a designated access area;
S. 21(1)(da) inserted by No. 87/1995 s. 7(3)(d).
(da) may charge and collect fees for admission to, and control admission to, the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit for Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix events, in accordance with arrangements entered into between the Corporation and the owners of the circuit;
S. 21(1)(e) amended by Nos 87/1995 s. 7(3)(e), 39/2025 s. 21(c).
(e) may publish or produce books, programs, brochures, maps or any other printed material, films, videotapes, souvenirs, apparel or other things relating to—