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The Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (the corporation ) is established.
The corporation— is a body corporate; and has a seal; and may sue and be sued in its corporate name. The corporation does not represent the State. (sec.7-ssec.1) The corporation— is a body corporate; and has a seal; and may sue and be sued in its corporate name. (sec.7-ssec.2) The corporation does not represent the State.
The corporation is— a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 ; and a statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 ; and The Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , part 2B sets out the way that Act affects the corporation’s powers. a unit of public administration under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 . However, the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 does not apply in relation to a director who is a member of the Parliament of the Commonwealth to the extent a matter under that Act— involves conduct of, or in relation to, that director, or another director, in their capacity as a director of the corporation; or otherwise relates to the corporation or the board. (sec.8-ssec.1) The corporation is— a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 ; and a statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 ; and The Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , part 2B sets out the way that Act affects the corporation’s powers. a unit of public administration under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 . (sec.8-ssec.2) However, the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 does not apply in relation to a director who is a member of the Parliament of the Commonwealth to the extent a matter under that Act— involves conduct of, or in relation to, that director, or another director, in their capacity as a director of the corporation; or otherwise relates to the corporation or the board.
The main function of the corporation is to undertake and facilitate the organisation, conduct, promotion and commercial and financial management of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Without limiting subsection (1) , the corporation has the following functions— to become a party to the host contract; to comply with the corporation’s obligations under the host contract; to organise accommodation and transportation for athletes, officials and media personnel; to manage the preparation and operation of venues and facilities for the sports program; to organise events and ceremonies such as the Olympic and Paralympic torch relays, the opening and closing ceremonies and the cultural olympiad; to manage the ticketing program; to recruit, retain and organise volunteers; to establish a marketing program in consultation with the International Olympic Committee and the Australian Olympic Committee; to support the International Olympic Committee and the host broadcaster in relation to broadcasting and to make arrangements for the provision of other information services. The corporation also has— the functions given to it under this Act or another Act; and any other function, related to its main function under subsection (1) , prescribed by regulation. s 9 amd 2024 No. 29 s 10 (sec.9-ssec.1) The main function of the corporation is to undertake and facilitate the organisation, conduct, promotion and commercial and financial management of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (sec.9-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the corporation has the following functions— to become a party to the host contract; to comply with the corporation’s obligations under the host contract; to organise accommodation and transportation for athletes, officials and media personnel; to manage the preparation and operation of venues and facilities for the sports program; to organise events and ceremonies such as the Olympic and Paralympic torch relays, the opening and closing ceremonies and the cultural olympiad; to manage the ticketing program; to recruit, retain and organise volunteers; to establish a marketing program in consultation with the International Olympic Committee and the Australian Olympic Committee; to support the International Olympic Committee and the host broadcaster in relation to broadcasting and to make arrangements for the provision of other information services. (sec.9-ssec.3) The corporation also has— the functions given to it under this Act or another Act; and any other function, related to its main function under subsection (1) , prescribed by regulation.
In performing its functions, the corporation must— have regard to the financial resources of the corporation and the State available for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games; and have regard to, and comply with any relevant requirements in, the following documents— the Olympic Charter; the document called ‘IPC handbook’ published by the International Paralympic Committee; the document called ‘World anti-doping code’ published by the World Anti-Doping Agency; the document called ‘Athletes’ rights and responsibilities declaration’ developed by the Athletes’ Commission of the International Olympic Committee; the document called ‘Olympic movement code on the prevention of the manipulation of competitions’ published by the International Olympic Committee; and use its best endeavours to avoid creating liabilities that will not be, or are likely not to have been, satisfied before the corporation is dissolved under part 5 ; and ensure goods and services are procured in accordance with the Queensland Government’s policy about procurement, including procurement from Indigenous businesses; and cooperate with the authority in good faith; and have regard to decisions and advice of the leadership group mentioned in section 55A . For subsection (1) (d) , the Queensland Government’s policy about procurement does not apply to the extent it is inconsistent with the host contract. In this section— World Anti-Doping Agency means the not-for-profit foundation of that name established in 1999 in Lausanne, Switzerland. s 10 amd 2024 No. 29 s 11 ; 2025 No. 14 s 48 (sec.10-ssec.1) In performing its functions, the corporation must— have regard to the financial resources of the corporation and the State available for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games; and have regard to, and comply with any relevant requirements in, the following documents— the Olympic Charter; the document called ‘IPC handbook’ published by the International Paralympic Committee; the document called ‘World anti-doping code’ published by the World Anti-Doping Agency; the document called ‘Athletes’ rights and responsibilities declaration’ developed by the Athletes’ Commission of the International Olympic Committee; the document called ‘Olympic movement code on the prevention of the manipulation of competitions’ published by the International Olympic Committee; and use its best endeavours to avoid creating liabilities that will not be, or are likely not to have been, satisfied before the corporation is dissolved under part 5 ; and ensure goods and services are procured in accordance with the Queensland Government’s policy about procurement, including procurement from Indigenous businesses; and cooperate with the authority in good faith; and have regard to decisions and advice of the leadership group mentioned in section 55A . (sec.10-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (d) , the Queensland Government’s policy about procurement does not apply to the extent it is inconsistent with the host contract. (sec.10-ssec.3) In this section— World Anti-Doping Agency means the not-for-profit foundation of that name established in 1999 in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The corporation must enter into an agreement with the Minister (a funding agreement ). The funding agreement must provide for the financial monitoring of the corporation by the Minister, including reporting requirements. The corporation must comply with its obligations under the funding agreement. This section does not limit the obligations of the corporation under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 . s 10A (prev s 54A) ins 2024 No. 29 s 22 amd 2024 No. 53 s 19 ; 2025 No. 14 s 67 (1) – (2) renum and reloc 2025 No. 14 s 67 (3) (sec.10A-ssec.1) The corporation must enter into an agreement with the Minister (a funding agreement ). (sec.10A-ssec.2) The funding agreement must provide for the financial monitoring of the corporation by the Minister, including reporting requirements. (sec.10A-ssec.3) The corporation must comply with its obligations under the funding agreement. (sec.10A-ssec.4) This section does not limit the obligations of the corporation under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 .
The corporation has all the powers of an individual. The corporation also has any other power given to it under this Act or another Act. (sec.11-ssec.1) The corporation has all the powers of an individual. (sec.11-ssec.2) The corporation also has any other power given to it under this Act or another Act.
The corporation may perform its functions, and exercise its powers, inside or outside Queensland.
A document executed by the corporation, other than a document required to be sealed, is sufficiently executed if it is signed by— the chief executive officer; or the president; or another person authorised by the board. A document executed by the corporation under seal is sufficiently executed if it is sealed in the way authorised by the board and signed by a person mentioned in subsection (1) . (sec.13-ssec.1) A document executed by the corporation, other than a document required to be sealed, is sufficiently executed if it is signed by— the chief executive officer; or the president; or another person authorised by the board. (sec.13-ssec.2) A document executed by the corporation under seal is sufficiently executed if it is sealed in the way authorised by the board and signed by a person mentioned in subsection (1) .
There is a board of directors of the corporation (the board ).
The functions of the board are— to ensure the corporation performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way; and any other function given to the board under this Act.
The board has the power to do anything necessary or convenient to be done in performing its functions. Anything done in the name of, or for, or with the authority of, the board is taken to have been done by the corporation. (sec.16-ssec.1) The board has the power to do anything necessary or convenient to be done in performing its functions. (sec.16-ssec.2) Anything done in the name of, or for, or with the authority of, the board is taken to have been done by the corporation.
The board consists of the following persons (each a director )— up to 3 persons nominated by the Minister as independent directors in accordance with section 18 ; See also section 25 in relation to the president of the board. 1 person nominated by the Minister as a representative of the Queensland Government in accordance with section 19 ; See also section 26 in relation to the vice presidents of the board. 1 person nominated by the Prime Minister in accordance with section 19 ; See also section 26 in relation to the vice presidents of the board. 1 person nominated by the Lord Mayor in accordance with section 19 ; 1 person nominated by the mayor of the Gold Coast City Council in accordance with section 19 ; 1 person nominated by the mayor of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council in accordance with section 19 ; 1 person who— has competed for Australia at either or both of the 2 Olympic Games held most recently before the person’s appointment; and has been elected by athletes who have competed at either or both of those Olympic Games, as confirmed in writing by the Australian Olympic Committee; 1 person who— has competed for Australia at either or both of the 2 Paralympic Games held most recently before the person’s appointment; and has been either elected by athletes who have competed at either or both of those Paralympic Games or selected by the Paralympics Australia Athletes’ Commission, as confirmed in writing by Paralympics Australia; the president of the Australian Olympic Committee; either— if a person holds office as an honorary life president of the Australian Olympic Committee—the honorary life president; or otherwise—the chief executive officer of the Australian Olympic Committee; the president of Paralympics Australia; any person who is a member of the International Olympic Committee from Australia; any person who is a member of the governing board of the International Paralympic Committee residing in Australia. However, the office mentioned in subsection (1) (l) or (m) is taken not to be filled if the only person mentioned in that subsection is a director holding office under subsection (1) (i) , (j) or (k) . Each of the directors mentioned in subsection (1) (a) to (h) is a nominated director . A nominated director must be appointed by the Governor in Council. Nothing in another Act or law prevents a person who is member of the Legislative Assembly, including, for example, a Minister, holding the office of a nominated director. In this section— member , of the International Olympic Committee, does not include a member of that committee who has reached the age limit for members, or the extended age limit for that member if applicable, under the Olympic Charter. See rules 16 .3.3.1 and 16.3.3.2 of the Olympic Charter as in effect on the commencement. s 17 amd 2024 No. 29 s 12 ; 2025 No. 14 s 73 (sec.17-ssec.1) The board consists of the following persons (each a director )— up to 3 persons nominated by the Minister as independent directors in accordance with section 18 ; See also section 25 in relation to the president of the board. 1 person nominated by the Minister as a representative of the Queensland Government in accordance with section 19 ; See also section 26 in relation to the vice presidents of the board. 1 person nominated by the Prime Minister in accordance with section 19 ; See also section 26 in relation to the vice presidents of the board. 1 person nominated by the Lord Mayor in accordance with section 19 ; 1 person nominated by the mayor of the Gold Coast City Council in accordance with section 19 ; 1 person nominated by the mayor of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council in accordance with section 19 ; 1 person who— has competed for Australia at either or both of the 2 Olympic Games held most recently before the person’s appointment; and has been elected by athletes who have competed at either or both of those Olympic Games, as confirmed in writing by the Australian Olympic Committee; 1 person who— has competed for Australia at either or both of the 2 Paralympic Games held most recently before the person’s appointment; and has been either elected by athletes who have competed at either or both of those Paralympic Games or selected by the Paralympics Australia Athletes’ Commission, as confirmed in writing by Paralympics Australia; the president of the Australian Olympic Committee; either— if a person holds office as an honorary life president of the Australian Olympic Committee—the honorary life president; or otherwise—the chief executive officer of the Australian Olympic Committee; the president of Paralympics Australia; any person who is a member of the International Olympic Committee from Australia; any person who is a member of the governing board of the International Paralympic Committee residing in Australia. (sec.17-ssec.2) However, the office mentioned in subsection (1) (l) or (m) is taken not to be filled if the only person mentioned in that subsection is a director holding office under subsection (1) (i) , (j) or (k) . (sec.17-ssec.3) Each of the directors mentioned in subsection (1) (a) to (h) is a nominated director . (sec.17-ssec.4) A nominated director must be appointed by the Governor in Council. (sec.17-ssec.5) Nothing in another Act or law prevents a person who is member of the Legislative Assembly, including, for example, a Minister, holding the office of a nominated director. (sec.17-ssec.6) In this section— member , of the International Olympic Committee, does not include a member of that committee who has reached the age limit for members, or the extended age limit for that member if applicable, under the Olympic Charter. See rules 16 .3.3.1 and 16.3.3.2 of the Olympic Charter as in effect on the commencement.
This section applies in relation to the nomination of a person by the Minister for section 17 (1) (a) . The person must be appropriately qualified. The person must not be any of the following— an elected office holder; a public service employee; an employee of a local government; an APS employee under the Public Service Act 1999 (Cwlth) ; a director of the authority; a member of the governing body, or an employee, of any of the following entities— the Australian Olympic Committee; Paralympics Australia; the International Olympic Committee; the International Paralympic Committee. In considering the proposed nomination, the Minister must have regard to each of the following— the person’s skills, knowledge and experience in areas relevant to the performance of the board’s functions; the diversity of the skills, knowledge and experience of the board’s directors relevant to the board’s functions; the Queensland Government’s policy about gender equity on boards; the diversity of the board’s directors. s 18 amd 2024 No. 29 s 13 ; 2025 No. 14 s 74 (sec.18-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to the nomination of a person by the Minister for section 17 (1) (a) . (sec.18-ssec.2) The person must be appropriately qualified. (sec.18-ssec.3) The person must not be any of the following— an elected office holder; a public service employee; an employee of a local government; an APS employee under the Public Service Act 1999 (Cwlth) ; a director of the authority; a member of the governing body, or an employee, of any of the following entities— the Australian Olympic Committee; Paralympics Australia; the International Olympic Committee; the International Paralympic Committee. (sec.18-ssec.4) In considering the proposed nomination, the Minister must have regard to each of the following— the person’s skills, knowledge and experience in areas relevant to the performance of the board’s functions; the diversity of the skills, knowledge and experience of the board’s directors relevant to the board’s functions; the Queensland Government’s policy about gender equity on boards; the diversity of the board’s directors.
This section applies in relation to the nomination of a person for section 17 (1) (b) to (f) . The person must be appropriately qualified. In considering the proposed nomination, the nominating entity must have regard to each of the following— the person’s skills, knowledge and experience in areas relevant to the performance of the board’s functions; the diversity of the skills, knowledge and experience of the board’s directors relevant to the board’s functions; the Queensland Government’s policy about gender equity on boards; the diversity of the board’s directors. In this section— nominating entity means— for a nomination for section 17 (1) (b) —the Minister; or for a nomination for section 17 (1) (c) —the Prime Minister; or for a nomination for section 17 (1) (d) —the Lord Mayor; or for a nomination for section 17 (1) (e) or (f) —the mayor. s 19 sub 2025 No. 14 s 75 (sec.19-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to the nomination of a person for section 17 (1) (b) to (f) . (sec.19-ssec.2) The person must be appropriately qualified. (sec.19-ssec.3) In considering the proposed nomination, the nominating entity must have regard to each of the following— the person’s skills, knowledge and experience in areas relevant to the performance of the board’s functions; the diversity of the skills, knowledge and experience of the board’s directors relevant to the board’s functions; the Queensland Government’s policy about gender equity on boards; the diversity of the board’s directors. (sec.19-ssec.4) In this section— nominating entity means— for a nomination for section 17 (1) (b) —the Minister; or for a nomination for section 17 (1) (c) —the Prime Minister; or for a nomination for section 17 (1) (d) —the Lord Mayor; or for a nomination for section 17 (1) (e) or (f) —the mayor.
s 20 om 2025 No. 14 s 75
A director who is an elected office holder or a public servant is not entitled to be paid any remuneration or allowances. A director holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided for by this Act, that are decided by the Governor in Council. s 21 amd 2025 No. 14 s 48A (sec.21-ssec.1) A director who is an elected office holder or a public servant is not entitled to be paid any remuneration or allowances. (sec.21-ssec.2) A director holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided for by this Act, that are decided by the Governor in Council.
A nominated director holds office for the term stated in the director’s instrument of appointment. The stated term must not be longer than 4 years. A nominated director may be reappointed. s 22 amd 2024 No. 29 s 14 (sec.22-ssec.1) A nominated director holds office for the term stated in the director’s instrument of appointment. (sec.22-ssec.2) The stated term must not be longer than 4 years. (sec.22-ssec.3) A nominated director may be reappointed.
A nominated director’s office becomes vacant if— the director completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or the director resigns office by signed notice given to the Minister; or the director is disqualified from continuing as a nominated director under section 24 ; or the director is removed from office; or the director is absent without permission of the board from 3 consecutive board meetings of which proper notice has been given; or for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (a) —the director no longer meets the requirement under section 18 (3) ; or for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (c) , (d) , (e) , (f) , (g) or (h) —the nominating entity gives the Minister a written notice stating that the nominating entity wishes to vacate the director’s office; or for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (b) who was, when the director was nominated for the purpose of that section, a member of the Legislative Assembly— the director stops being a member of the Legislative Assembly; or the relevant political party stops being recognised in the Legislative Assembly as being in government. for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (c) who was, when the director was nominated for the purpose of that section, a member of the Commonwealth Parliament— the director stops being a member of the Commonwealth Parliament; or the relevant political party stops being recognised in the House of Representatives of that parliament as being in government; or To remove any doubt, it is declared that the office of a director, other than a nominated director, is vacated if the person holding office stops occupying the position that constitutes the director’s office. for the director mentioned in section 17 (1) (i) —the person holding office stops being the president of the Australian Olympic Committee In this section— nominating entity means— for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (c) —the Prime Minister; or for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (d) —the Lord Mayor; or for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (e) or (f) —the mayor; or for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (g) —the Australian Olympic Committee; or for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (h) —Paralympics Australia. relevant political party , in relation to a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (b) or (c) , means the political party of which the person who nominated the director was a member when the nomination was made. s 23 amd 2024 No. 29 s 15 ; 2025 No. 14 s 76 (sec.23-ssec.1) A nominated director’s office becomes vacant if— the director completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or the director resigns office by signed notice given to the Minister; or the director is disqualified from continuing as a nominated director under section 24 ; or the director is removed from office; or the director is absent without permission of the board from 3 consecutive board meetings of which proper notice has been given; or for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (a) —the director no longer meets the requirement under section 18 (3) ; or for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (c) , (d) , (e) , (f) , (g) or (h) —the nominating entity gives the Minister a written notice stating that the nominating entity wishes to vacate the director’s office; or for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (b) who was, when the director was nominated for the purpose of that section, a member of the Legislative Assembly— the director stops being a member of the Legislative Assembly; or the relevant political party stops being recognised in the Legislative Assembly as being in government. for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (c) who was, when the director was nominated for the purpose of that section, a member of the Commonwealth Parliament— the director stops being a member of the Commonwealth Parliament; or the relevant political party stops being recognised in the House of Representatives of that parliament as being in government; or (sec.23-ssec.2) To remove any doubt, it is declared that the office of a director, other than a nominated director, is vacated if the person holding office stops occupying the position that constitutes the director’s office. for the director mentioned in section 17 (1) (i) —the person holding office stops being the president of the Australian Olympic Committee (sec.23-ssec.3) In this section— nominating entity means— for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (c) —the Prime Minister; or for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (d) —the Lord Mayor; or for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (e) or (f) —the mayor; or for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (g) —the Australian Olympic Committee; or for a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (h) —Paralympics Australia. relevant political party , in relation to a nominated director mentioned in section 17 (1) (b) or (c) , means the political party of which the person who nominated the director was a member when the nomination was made.
A person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing in office as, a nominated director if the person— has a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence, including an indictable offence against the law of another State or the Commonwealth, unless the Minister has given the person an approval under subsection (4) ; or is an insolvent under administration unless the Minister has given the person an approval under subsection (4) ; or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6. Also, a person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing in office as, a nominated director if the person does not consent to the Minister requesting a report about the person’s criminal history under division 4 . The Minister may act under subsection (4) if the Minister considers it would be reasonable to do so, having regard to— the circumstances of an offence of which a person has been convicted; or the circumstances under which a person became an insolvent under administration. If the person was not a nominated director when the person was convicted or became an insolvent under administration, the Minister may give written approval for the person to become a nominated director despite the conviction or being an insolvent under administration. s 24 amd 2023 No. 23 s 247 sch 1 s 6 (sec.24-ssec.1) A person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing in office as, a nominated director if the person— has a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence, including an indictable offence against the law of another State or the Commonwealth, unless the Minister has given the person an approval under subsection (4) ; or is an insolvent under administration unless the Minister has given the person an approval under subsection (4) ; or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6. (sec.24-ssec.2) Also, a person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing in office as, a nominated director if the person does not consent to the Minister requesting a report about the person’s criminal history under division 4 . (sec.24-ssec.3) The Minister may act under subsection (4) if the Minister considers it would be reasonable to do so, having regard to— the circumstances of an offence of which a person has been convicted; or the circumstances under which a person became an insolvent under administration. (sec.24-ssec.4) If the person was not a nominated director when the person was convicted or became an insolvent under administration, the Minister may give written approval for the person to become a nominated director despite the conviction or being an insolvent under administration.
The Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister, appoint a nominated director holding office under section 17 (1) (a) to be the president of the board. The president’s role includes— acting as chairperson for board meetings at which the president is present; and working with, and providing leadership to, the chief executive officer; and participating on particular committees of the board as a member or the chairperson; and representing the corporation, and developing relationships, with the corporation’s national and international stakeholders; and the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, national and international sporting federations performing any other function given to the president under this Act. s 25 amd 2024 No. 29 s 16 ; 2025 No. 14 s 77 (sec.25-ssec.1) The Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister, appoint a nominated director holding office under section 17 (1) (a) to be the president of the board. (sec.25-ssec.2) The president’s role includes— acting as chairperson for board meetings at which the president is present; and working with, and providing leadership to, the chief executive officer; and participating on particular committees of the board as a member or the chairperson; and representing the corporation, and developing relationships, with the corporation’s national and international stakeholders; and the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, national and international sporting federations performing any other function given to the president under this Act.
A nominated director may be appointed under section 25 as the president at the same time as the person is appointed as a director. The president holds office for the term stated in the person’s instrument of appointment as president. However, the person’s appointment as president ends if the person stops being a nominated director holding office under section 17 (1) (a) . If a person resigns from the office of president, the person may continue to be a nominated director for the remaining term of appointment under section 22 . s 25A (prev s 27) amd 2025 No. 14 s 79 (1) – (3) reloc and renum 2025 No. 14 s 79 (4) (sec.25A-ssec.1) A nominated director may be appointed under section 25 as the president at the same time as the person is appointed as a director. (sec.25A-ssec.2) The president holds office for the term stated in the person’s instrument of appointment as president. (sec.25A-ssec.3) However, the person’s appointment as president ends if the person stops being a nominated director holding office under section 17 (1) (a) . (sec.25A-ssec.4) If a person resigns from the office of president, the person may continue to be a nominated director for the remaining term of appointment under section 22 .
The nominated directors holding office under section 17 (1) (b) and (c) are the vice presidents of the board. Each vice president’s role is decided by the president. s 26 amd 2024 No. 29 s 17 sub 2025 No. 14 s 78 (sec.26-ssec.1) The nominated directors holding office under section 17 (1) (b) and (c) are the vice presidents of the board. (sec.26-ssec.2) Each vice president’s role is decided by the president.
To decide if a person is disqualified from becoming or continuing as a nominated director, the Minister may ask the commissioner of the police service for— a written report about the criminal history of the person; and a brief description of the circumstances of a conviction mentioned in the history. However, the Minister may make the request only if the person has given the Minister written consent for the request. The commissioner must comply with the request. However, the duty to comply applies only to information in the commissioner’s possession or to which the commissioner has access. In this section— criminal history , for a person, means the person’s criminal history as defined under the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 , other than spent convictions. (sec.28-ssec.1) To decide if a person is disqualified from becoming or continuing as a nominated director, the Minister may ask the commissioner of the police service for— a written report about the criminal history of the person; and a brief description of the circumstances of a conviction mentioned in the history. (sec.28-ssec.2) However, the Minister may make the request only if the person has given the Minister written consent for the request. (sec.28-ssec.3) The commissioner must comply with the request. (sec.28-ssec.4) However, the duty to comply applies only to information in the commissioner’s possession or to which the commissioner has access. (sec.28-ssec.5) In this section— criminal history , for a person, means the person’s criminal history as defined under the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 , other than spent convictions.
This section applies if a person who is a nominated director is convicted of an indictable offence, including an indictable offence against the law of another State or the Commonwealth. The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give notice to the Minister about the conviction. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. 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. (sec.29-ssec.1) This section applies if a person who is a nominated director is convicted of an indictable offence, including an indictable offence against the law of another State or the Commonwealth. (sec.29-ssec.2) The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give notice to the Minister about the conviction. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. (sec.29-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.
This section applies to a person who possesses criminal history information because the person is or has been a director or another person involved in administering this Act. The person must not disclose the criminal history information to anyone, or use the criminal history information, other than under subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. The person may disclose or use the criminal history information— in the performance of a function or exercise of a power under this Act; or with the consent of the person to whom the criminal history information relates; or to the extent the disclosure or use is otherwise required or permitted by law. In this section— criminal history information means information contained in— a report given to the Minister under section 28 ; or a notice given to the Minister under section 29 . disclose includes give access to. (sec.30-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who possesses criminal history information because the person is or has been a director or another person involved in administering this Act. (sec.30-ssec.2) The person must not disclose the criminal history information to anyone, or use the criminal history information, other than under subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. (sec.30-ssec.3) The person may disclose or use the criminal history information— in the performance of a function or exercise of a power under this Act; or with the consent of the person to whom the criminal history information relates; or to the extent the disclosure or use is otherwise required or permitted by law. (sec.30-ssec.4) In this section— criminal history information means information contained in— a report given to the Minister under section 28 ; or a notice given to the Minister under section 29 . disclose includes give access to.
Subject to this division, the board may conduct its business, including its board meetings, in the way it considers appropriate.
The board may hold its meetings when and where decided by the board.
The president of the board is to preside at all board meetings at which the president is present. If the president is absent from a board meeting, a vice president is to preside. However— the vice president who is the nominated director holding office under section 17 (1) (b) is to preside at the first board meeting to which subsection (2) applies; and to the extent practicable, presiding at board meetings to which subsection (2) applies is to be rotated between the vice presidents. s 33 amd 2025 No. 14 s 80 (sec.33-ssec.1) The president of the board is to preside at all board meetings at which the president is present. (sec.33-ssec.2) If the president is absent from a board meeting, a vice president is to preside. (sec.33-ssec.3) However— the vice president who is the nominated director holding office under section 17 (1) (b) is to preside at the first board meeting to which subsection (2) applies; and to the extent practicable, presiding at board meetings to which subsection (2) applies is to be rotated between the vice presidents.
A quorum for a board meeting is the number equal to two-thirds of the number of directors holding office or, if two-thirds is not a whole number, the next highest whole number, including the president or a vice president.
A question at a board meeting must be decided by a majority of the votes of the directors present at the meeting and able to vote on the question. Each director present at the board meeting has a vote on each question to be decided. If the votes of the directors present at the board meeting are equal, the president or vice president who is presiding at the meeting has a casting vote. The board may hold board meetings, and directors may take part in its meetings, by using any technology allowing reasonably contemporaneous and continuous communication between directors taking part in the meetings. A director who takes part in a board meeting under subsection (4) is taken to have been present at the meeting. 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 the procedures approved by the board; and a majority of directors agree in writing to the resolution. (sec.35-ssec.1) A question at a board meeting must be decided by a majority of the votes of the directors present at the meeting and able to vote on the question. (sec.35-ssec.2) Each director present at the board meeting has a vote on each question to be decided. (sec.35-ssec.3) If the votes of the directors present at the board meeting are equal, the president or vice president who is presiding at the meeting has a casting vote. (sec.35-ssec.4) The board may hold board meetings, and directors may take part in its meetings, by using any technology allowing reasonably contemporaneous and continuous communication between directors taking part in the meetings. (sec.35-ssec.5) A director who takes part in a board meeting under subsection (4) is taken to have been present at the meeting. (sec.35-ssec.6) 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 the procedures approved by the board; and a majority of directors agree in writing to the resolution.
The board must keep— minutes of its board meetings; and a record of its decisions and resolutions.
Each board meeting must be attended by a Minister’s nominee. A person who attends a board meeting under subsection (1) — may observe the meeting; and may speak to the board only if invited to do so by the board; and is entitled to receive the same information a director is entitled to receive relating to the meeting or other business of the board. In this section— Minister’s nominee means— a public service employee who is nominated by the Minister for the purpose of attending board meetings; or another public service employee acting on behalf of the employee mentioned in paragraph (a) . s 36A ins 2025 No. 14 s 49 (sec.36A-ssec.1) Each board meeting must be attended by a Minister’s nominee. (sec.36A-ssec.2) A person who attends a board meeting under subsection (1) — may observe the meeting; and may speak to the board only if invited to do so by the board; and is entitled to receive the same information a director is entitled to receive relating to the meeting or other business of the board. (sec.36A-ssec.3) In this section— Minister’s nominee means— a public service employee who is nominated by the Minister for the purpose of attending board meetings; or another public service employee acting on behalf of the employee mentioned in paragraph (a) .
This subdivision applies if— a director 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 director’s duties about the consideration of the matter. However, if the director is an elected office holder this subdivision does not apply in relation to an interest of the director held in the director’s capacity as an elected office holder. (sec.37-ssec.1) This subdivision applies if— a director 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 director’s duties about the consideration of the matter. (sec.37-ssec.2) However, if the director is an elected office holder this subdivision does not apply in relation to an interest of the director held in the director’s capacity as an elected office holder.
As soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the director’s knowledge, the director must disclose the nature of the interest at a board meeting.
This section applies if the director has disclosed at a board meeting that the director— is a member or partner of, or is employed by, a stated company or other entity; or has another stated interest relating to a stated company or other entity. The director is taken to have complied with section 38 in relation to the director’s interest in any matter relating to the company or other entity arising after the day the disclosure was made. (sec.39-ssec.1) This section applies if the director has disclosed at a board meeting that the director— is a member or partner of, or is employed by, a stated company or other entity; or has another stated interest relating to a stated company or other entity. (sec.39-ssec.2) The director is taken to have complied with section 38 in relation to the director’s interest in any matter relating to the company or other entity arising after the day the disclosure was made.
Unless the board otherwise directs, the director must not— be present when the board considers the matter; or take part in making a decision of the board about the matter. The director must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (1) . The directors present are a quorum for making a decision mentioned in subsection (1) (b) . (sec.40-ssec.1) Unless the board otherwise directs, the director must not— be present when the board considers the matter; or take part in making a decision of the board about the matter. (sec.40-ssec.2) The director must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (1) . (sec.40-ssec.3) The directors present are a quorum for making a decision mentioned in subsection (1) (b) .
A disclosure mentioned in section 38 or 39 (1) must be recorded in a register of interests kept by the board.
A contravention of this subdivision does not invalidate a decision of the board. However, if the board becomes aware a director contravened this subdivision, the board must reconsider a decision made by the board in which the director took part in contravention of this subdivision. (sec.42-ssec.1) A contravention of this subdivision does not invalidate a decision of the board. (sec.42-ssec.2) However, if the board becomes aware a director contravened this subdivision, the board must reconsider a decision made by the board in which the director took part in contravention of this subdivision.
This section applies to a director who— is— an elected office holder or public servant; or the president, or an honorary life president, of the Australian Olympic Committee; or a member of the International Olympic Committee; or a member of the governing board of the International Paralympic Committee; and has acquired or has access to information that— is of a confidential nature; and has been given to the director in confidence in the director’s capacity as a person mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) , (ii) , (iii) or (iv) ; and is relevant to a matter being considered, or about to be considered, by the board. if the director is a Minister—documents related to Cabinet considerations or operations, or State or Commonwealth budgetary processes if the director is a councillor of a local government—documents related to the local government’s budgetary processes if the director is a member of the International Olympic Committee—documents of a confidential nature related to that committee The director does not owe a duty to the corporation to disclose the information. s 43 amd 2025 Act No. 14 s 49A (sec.43-ssec.1) This section applies to a director who— is— an elected office holder or public servant; or the president, or an honorary life president, of the Australian Olympic Committee; or a member of the International Olympic Committee; or a member of the governing board of the International Paralympic Committee; and has acquired or has access to information that— is of a confidential nature; and has been given to the director in confidence in the director’s capacity as a person mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) , (ii) , (iii) or (iv) ; and is relevant to a matter being considered, or about to be considered, by the board. if the director is a Minister—documents related to Cabinet considerations or operations, or State or Commonwealth budgetary processes if the director is a councillor of a local government—documents related to the local government’s budgetary processes if the director is a member of the International Olympic Committee—documents of a confidential nature related to that committee (sec.43-ssec.2) The director does not owe a duty to the corporation to disclose the information.
This section applies in relation to a councillor who holds office as a director. The conflict of interest provisions do not apply in relation to the councillor’s conflict of interest in a matter relating to the corporation that arises solely because of the councillor holding office as a director. In this section— conflict of interest provisions means— for a councillor of the Brisbane City Council—the City of Brisbane Act 2010 , chapter 6 , part 2 , division 5A ; or for another councillor—the Local Government Act 2009 , chapter 5B . s 44 amd 2025 No. 14 s 83 (sec.44-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a councillor who holds office as a director. (sec.44-ssec.2) The conflict of interest provisions do not apply in relation to the councillor’s conflict of interest in a matter relating to the corporation that arises solely because of the councillor holding office as a director. (sec.44-ssec.3) In this section— conflict of interest provisions means— for a councillor of the Brisbane City Council—the City of Brisbane Act 2010 , chapter 6 , part 2 , division 5A ; or for another councillor—the Local Government Act 2009 , chapter 5B .
The board may, from time to time, establish 1 or more committees to assist in the performance of the board’s functions. The members of a committee of the board are the directors decided by the board. Subject to section 46 and the directions of the board, a committee of the board may conduct its proceedings, including its meetings, as it considers appropriate. (sec.45-ssec.1) The board may, from time to time, establish 1 or more committees to assist in the performance of the board’s functions. (sec.45-ssec.2) The members of a committee of the board are the directors decided by the board. (sec.45-ssec.3) Subject to section 46 and the directions of the board, a committee of the board may conduct its proceedings, including its meetings, as it considers appropriate.
Each meeting of a committee of the board must be attended by a Minister’s nominee. A person who attends a meeting of the committee under subsection (1) — may observe the meeting; and may speak to the committee only if invited to do so by the committee; and is entitled to receive the same information a member of the committee is entitled to receive relating to the meeting or other business of the committee. In this section— Minister’s nominee , in relation to a committee of the board, means— a public service employee who is nominated by the Minister for the purpose of attending meetings of the committee; or another public service employee acting on behalf of the employee mentioned in paragraph (a) . s 46 amd 2025 No. 14 s 50 (sec.46-ssec.1) Each meeting of a committee of the board must be attended by a Minister’s nominee. (sec.46-ssec.2) A person who attends a meeting of the committee under subsection (1) — may observe the meeting; and may speak to the committee only if invited to do so by the committee; and is entitled to receive the same information a member of the committee is entitled to receive relating to the meeting or other business of the committee. (sec.46-ssec.3) In this section— Minister’s nominee , in relation to a committee of the board, means— a public service employee who is nominated by the Minister for the purpose of attending meetings of the committee; or another public service employee acting on behalf of the employee mentioned in paragraph (a) .
The board may, from time to time, establish 1 or more commissions to advise the board on matters referred to the commission by the board. The members of a commission established under subsection (1) are the directors or other appropriately qualified persons decided by the board. Subject to the directions of the board, a commission established under subsection (1) may conduct its proceedings, including its meetings, as it considers appropriate. (sec.47-ssec.1) The board may, from time to time, establish 1 or more commissions to advise the board on matters referred to the commission by the board. (sec.47-ssec.2) The members of a commission established under subsection (1) are the directors or other appropriately qualified persons decided by the board. (sec.47-ssec.3) Subject to the directions of the board, a commission established under subsection (1) may conduct its proceedings, including its meetings, as it considers appropriate.
The board may appoint a chief executive officer. However, the board may make an appointment under subsection (1) only if— the Premier has consented to the proposed appointment; and the board has given the Prime Minister notice of the proposed appointment; and the Prime Minister has not, within 14 days after being notified of the proposed appointment, advised the board that the Prime Minister objects to the proposed appointment. For subsection (2) (a) and (b) , the board must give the Premier and the Prime Minister sufficient information obtained by the board to establish the suitability of the proposed appointee. The chief executive officer is— an employee of the corporation; and appointed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 . The chief executive officer is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the corporation’s operations in accordance with the priorities set by the board. The chief executive officer is accountable to the board. s 48 amd 2024 No. 29 s 18 (sec.48-ssec.1) The board may appoint a chief executive officer. (sec.48-ssec.2) However, the board may make an appointment under subsection (1) only if— the Premier has consented to the proposed appointment; and the board has given the Prime Minister notice of the proposed appointment; and the Prime Minister has not, within 14 days after being notified of the proposed appointment, advised the board that the Prime Minister objects to the proposed appointment. (sec.48-ssec.3) For subsection (2) (a) and (b) , the board must give the Premier and the Prime Minister sufficient information obtained by the board to establish the suitability of the proposed appointee. (sec.48-ssec.4) The chief executive officer is— an employee of the corporation; and appointed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 . (sec.48-ssec.5) The chief executive officer is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the corporation’s operations in accordance with the priorities set by the board. (sec.48-ssec.6) The chief executive officer is accountable to the board.
The chief executive officer is appointed for the term stated in the officer’s instrument of appointment. The stated term must not be longer than 4 years. The chief executive officer may be reappointed. (sec.49-ssec.1) The chief executive officer is appointed for the term stated in the officer’s instrument of appointment. (sec.49-ssec.2) The stated term must not be longer than 4 years. (sec.49-ssec.3) The chief executive officer may be reappointed.
The chief executive officer is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the board with the written approval of the Minister. The chief executive officer holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided for by this Act, decided by the board with the written approval of the Minister. (sec.50-ssec.1) The chief executive officer is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the board with the written approval of the Minister. (sec.50-ssec.2) The chief executive officer holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided for by this Act, decided by the board with the written approval of the Minister.
The corporation may employ other staff it considers appropriate for performing its functions. The staff are employed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 . s 51 amd 2024 No. 29 s 19 (sec.51-ssec.1) The corporation may employ other staff it considers appropriate for performing its functions. (sec.51-ssec.2) The staff are employed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 .
A regulation may prescribe a day as the dissolution day. Before recommending the making of a regulation under subsection (1) , the Minister must consult the International Olympic Committee about the proposed dissolution day. (sec.52-ssec.1) A regulation may prescribe a day as the dissolution day. (sec.52-ssec.2) Before recommending the making of a regulation under subsection (1) , the Minister must consult the International Olympic Committee about the proposed dissolution day.
On the dissolution day under section 52 — the corporation is dissolved; and the directors who held office immediately before the dissolution day go out of office; and the appointments of the following persons end— the chief executive officer; any other staff employed by the corporation. On the dissolution day, the State becomes the successor in law of the corporation. Without limiting subsection (2) , on the dissolution day— the assets, rights, duties and liabilities of the corporation become assets, rights, duties and liabilities of the State; and the State is substituted for the corporation as a party to— any contract, lease or other instrument to which the corporation was a party immediately before the dissolution day; or any current legal proceeding to which the corporation was a party immediately before the dissolution day. To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsection (3) (a) does not affect the State’s obligations under the host contract. (sec.53-ssec.1) On the dissolution day under section 52 — the corporation is dissolved; and the directors who held office immediately before the dissolution day go out of office; and the appointments of the following persons end— the chief executive officer; any other staff employed by the corporation. (sec.53-ssec.2) On the dissolution day, the State becomes the successor in law of the corporation. (sec.53-ssec.3) Without limiting subsection (2) , on the dissolution day— the assets, rights, duties and liabilities of the corporation become assets, rights, duties and liabilities of the State; and the State is substituted for the corporation as a party to— any contract, lease or other instrument to which the corporation was a party immediately before the dissolution day; or any current legal proceeding to which the corporation was a party immediately before the dissolution day. (sec.53-ssec.4) To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsection (3) (a) does not affect the State’s obligations under the host contract.
The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (the authority ) is established. s 53AA ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 amd 2024 No. 53 s 6
The authority— is a body corporate; and has a seal; and may sue and be sued in its corporate name. s 53AB ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 amd 2025 No. 14 s 51
The authority represents the State. Without limiting subsection (1) , the authority has the privileges and immunities of the State. s 53ABA ins 2025 No. 14 s 52 (sec.53ABA-ssec.1) The authority represents the State. (sec.53ABA-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the authority has the privileges and immunities of the State.
The authority is— a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 ; and a statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 ; and The Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , part 2B sets out the way that Act affects the authority’s powers. a unit of public administration under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 . s 53AC ins 2024 No. 29 s 20
The main functions of the authority are— to seek 1 or more allocations of funding from the Queensland Government for each authority venue; and to deliver each authority venue in time for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in accordance with the allocated funding for the authority venue; and if the Minister, by written notice to the chief executive officer of the authority, directs the authority to monitor the delivery of an other venue—to monitor the delivery of the venue; and to ensure compliance with the relevant games agreements to the extent they relate to the delivery of an authority venue. The authority also has— the functions given to it under this Act or another Act; and any other function, related to its main functions under subsection (1) , prescribed by regulation. s 53AD ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 amd 2024 No. 53 s 7 ; 2025 No. 14 s 53 ; 2026 No. 3 s 1E (sec.53AD-ssec.1) The main functions of the authority are— to seek 1 or more allocations of funding from the Queensland Government for each authority venue; and to deliver each authority venue in time for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in accordance with the allocated funding for the authority venue; and if the Minister, by written notice to the chief executive officer of the authority, directs the authority to monitor the delivery of an other venue—to monitor the delivery of the venue; and to ensure compliance with the relevant games agreements to the extent they relate to the delivery of an authority venue. (sec.53AD-ssec.2) The authority also has— the functions given to it under this Act or another Act; and any other function, related to its main functions under subsection (1) , prescribed by regulation.
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In performing its functions, the authority must— have regard to— the financial resources of the authority, the corporation, the State and the Commonwealth that are available for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games; and the financial resources of local governments involved in hosting the games; and the legacy outcomes in relation to the authority venues, including any legacy strategy documents published by the Queensland Government from time to time; and ensure compliance with requirements about the delivery of authority venues under the relevant games agreements; and co-operate with the corporation and the chief executive of the department in good faith; and have regard to decisions and advice of the leadership group mentioned in section 55A . s 53AE ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 amd 2024 No. 53 s 9 sub 2025 No. 14 s 55
The authority has all the powers of an individual. The authority also has any other power given to it under this Act or another Act. s 53AF ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53AF-ssec.1) The authority has all the powers of an individual. (sec.53AF-ssec.2) The authority also has any other power given to it under this Act or another Act.
The authority may perform its functions, and exercise its powers, inside or outside Queensland. s 53AG ins 2024 No. 29 s 20
A document executed by the authority, other than a document required to be sealed, is sufficiently executed if it is signed by— the chief executive officer; or the chairperson; or another person authorised by the board. A document executed by the authority under seal is sufficiently executed if it is sealed in the way authorised by the board and signed by a person mentioned in subsection (1) . s 53AH ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53AH-ssec.1) A document executed by the authority, other than a document required to be sealed, is sufficiently executed if it is signed by— the chief executive officer; or the chairperson; or another person authorised by the board. (sec.53AH-ssec.2) A document executed by the authority under seal is sufficiently executed if it is sealed in the way authorised by the board and signed by a person mentioned in subsection (1) .
The chief executive of the department may ask the authority to give the chief executive stated information that— is held or controlled by the authority and is reasonably required by the chief executive; and relates to the delivery of an authority venue or other venue. Also, the chief executive may ask the authority to make arrangements for any of the following within a stated reasonable period— inspection by the chief executive of an authority venue to assess the progress made in delivering the authority venue; attendance by the chief executive at a meeting with the authority to discuss progress made in delivering 1 or more authority venues or other venues; attendance by the chief executive at each meeting held by the authority at which progress made in delivering authority venues or other venues is discussed. The authority must comply with a request under subsection (1) or (2) . Subsection (3) applies despite section 57 or any other obligation of the authority under an Act or law about confidentiality of the stated information. The chief executive may delegate a function or power of the chief executive under this section to an appropriately qualified person. In this section— information includes a document. s 53AI ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 amd 2024 No. 53 s 10 sub 2025 No. 14 s 56 (sec.53AI-ssec.1) The chief executive of the department may ask the authority to give the chief executive stated information that— is held or controlled by the authority and is reasonably required by the chief executive; and relates to the delivery of an authority venue or other venue. (sec.53AI-ssec.2) Also, the chief executive may ask the authority to make arrangements for any of the following within a stated reasonable period— inspection by the chief executive of an authority venue to assess the progress made in delivering the authority venue; attendance by the chief executive at a meeting with the authority to discuss progress made in delivering 1 or more authority venues or other venues; attendance by the chief executive at each meeting held by the authority at which progress made in delivering authority venues or other venues is discussed. (sec.53AI-ssec.3) The authority must comply with a request under subsection (1) or (2) . (sec.53AI-ssec.4) Subsection (3) applies despite section 57 or any other obligation of the authority under an Act or law about confidentiality of the stated information. (sec.53AI-ssec.5) The chief executive may delegate a function or power of the chief executive under this section to an appropriately qualified person. (sec.53AI-ssec.6) In this section— information includes a document.
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There is a board of directors of the authority (the board ). s 53BC ins 2024 No. 29 s 20
The functions of the board are— to ensure the authority performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way; and any other function given to the board under this Act. s 53BD ins 2024 No. 29 s 20
The board has the power to do anything necessary or convenient to be done in performing its functions. Anything done in the name of, or for, or with the authority of, the board is taken to have been done by the authority. s 53BE ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53BE-ssec.1) The board has the power to do anything necessary or convenient to be done in performing its functions. (sec.53BE-ssec.2) Anything done in the name of, or for, or with the authority of, the board is taken to have been done by the authority.
The board consists of not more than 9 persons (each a director ) nominated by the Minister. At least 1 of the directors must be a person who the Minister considers represents the interests of a regional area. The Minister may nominate a person only if the person is appropriately qualified. In considering a proposed nomination, the Minister must have regard to each of the following— the person’s skills, knowledge and experience in areas relevant to the performance of the board’s functions; the diversity of the skills, knowledge and experience of the board’s directors relevant to the board’s functions; the Queensland Government’s policy about gender equity on boards; the diversity of the board’s directors. The nomination of a person as a director for the purpose of subsection (2) must state that the person is nominated for that purpose. A director must be appointed by the Governor in Council. Nothing in another Act or law prevents a person who is a member of the Legislative Assembly, including, for example, a Minister, holding the office of a director. s 53BF ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 amd 2024 No. 53 s 13 ; 2025 No. 14 s 58 (sec.53BF-ssec.1) The board consists of not more than 9 persons (each a director ) nominated by the Minister. (sec.53BF-ssec.2) At least 1 of the directors must be a person who the Minister considers represents the interests of a regional area. (sec.53BF-ssec.3) The Minister may nominate a person only if the person is appropriately qualified. (sec.53BF-ssec.4) In considering a proposed nomination, the Minister must have regard to each of the following— the person’s skills, knowledge and experience in areas relevant to the performance of the board’s functions; the diversity of the skills, knowledge and experience of the board’s directors relevant to the board’s functions; the Queensland Government’s policy about gender equity on boards; the diversity of the board’s directors. (sec.53BF-ssec.5) The nomination of a person as a director for the purpose of subsection (2) must state that the person is nominated for that purpose. (sec.53BF-ssec.6) A director must be appointed by the Governor in Council. (sec.53BF-ssec.7) Nothing in another Act or law prevents a person who is a member of the Legislative Assembly, including, for example, a Minister, holding the office of a director.
The Governor in Council may appoint a director recommended by the Minister to be the chairperson of the board. A person may be appointed as the chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a director. The chairperson holds office for the term stated in the person’s instrument of appointment as chairperson. However, the person’s appointment as chairperson ends if the person stops being a director. If a person resigns from the office of chairperson, the person’s appointment as a director ends. s 53BG ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 amd 2024 No. 53 s 14 (sec.53BG-ssec.1) The Governor in Council may appoint a director recommended by the Minister to be the chairperson of the board. (sec.53BG-ssec.2) A person may be appointed as the chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a director. (sec.53BG-ssec.3) The chairperson holds office for the term stated in the person’s instrument of appointment as chairperson. (sec.53BG-ssec.4) However, the person’s appointment as chairperson ends if the person stops being a director. (sec.53BG-ssec.5) If a person resigns from the office of chairperson, the person’s appointment as a director ends.
s 53BH ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 om 2024 No. 53 s 15
The president of the board of the corporation is responsible for helping the board of the authority perform its functions. For subsection (1) , the president may attend a board meeting if invited by the chairperson and may participate in the board’s deliberations. However, the president may not vote at the board meeting. Subsection (5) applies if— the president has a direct or indirect interest in a matter being considered, or about to be considered, at a board meeting attended by the president under this section; and the interest could conflict with the performance of the president’s functions under subsection (1) . As soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the president’s knowledge, the president must disclose the nature of the interest at the board meeting. The president is not entitled to be paid any additional remuneration or allowances for performing a function under this section. s 53BI ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 amd 2024 No. 53 s 16 (sec.53BI-ssec.1) The president of the board of the corporation is responsible for helping the board of the authority perform its functions. (sec.53BI-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the president may attend a board meeting if invited by the chairperson and may participate in the board’s deliberations. (sec.53BI-ssec.3) However, the president may not vote at the board meeting. (sec.53BI-ssec.4) Subsection (5) applies if— the president has a direct or indirect interest in a matter being considered, or about to be considered, at a board meeting attended by the president under this section; and the interest could conflict with the performance of the president’s functions under subsection (1) . (sec.53BI-ssec.5) As soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the president’s knowledge, the president must disclose the nature of the interest at the board meeting. (sec.53BI-ssec.6) The president is not entitled to be paid any additional remuneration or allowances for performing a function under this section.
A director who is an elected office holder or public servant is not entitled to be paid any remuneration or allowances. A director holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided for by this Act, that are decided by the Governor in Council. s 53BJ ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 sub 2025 No. 14 s 59 (sec.53BJ-ssec.1) A director who is an elected office holder or public servant is not entitled to be paid any remuneration or allowances. (sec.53BJ-ssec.2) A director holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided for by this Act, that are decided by the Governor in Council.
A director holds office for the term stated in the director’s instrument of appointment. The stated term must not be longer than 4 years. A director may be reappointed. s 53BK ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53BK-ssec.1) A director holds office for the term stated in the director’s instrument of appointment. (sec.53BK-ssec.2) The stated term must not be longer than 4 years. (sec.53BK-ssec.3) A director may be reappointed.
A director’s office becomes vacant if the director— completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or resigns office by signed notice given to the Minister; or is disqualified from continuing as a director under section 53BM ; or is removed from office; or is absent without permission of the board from 3 consecutive board meetings of which proper notice has been given. s 53BL ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 amd 2024 No. 53 s 17 ; 2025 No. 14 s 60
A person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing in office as, a director if the person— has a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence, including an indictable offence against the law of another State or the Commonwealth, unless the Minister has given the person an approval under subsection (4) ; or is an insolvent under administration unless the Minister has given the person an approval under subsection (4) ; or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6. Also, a person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing in office as, a nominated director if the person does not consent to the Minister requesting a report about the person’s criminal history under division 3 . The Minister may act under subsection (4) if the Minister considers it would be reasonable to do so, having regard to— the circumstances of an offence of which a person has been convicted; or the circumstances under which a person became an insolvent under administration. If the person was not a director when the person was convicted or became an insolvent under administration, the Minister may give written approval for the person to become a director despite the conviction or being an insolvent under administration. s 53BM ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53BM-ssec.1) A person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing in office as, a director if the person— has a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence, including an indictable offence against the law of another State or the Commonwealth, unless the Minister has given the person an approval under subsection (4) ; or is an insolvent under administration unless the Minister has given the person an approval under subsection (4) ; or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6. (sec.53BM-ssec.2) Also, a person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing in office as, a nominated director if the person does not consent to the Minister requesting a report about the person’s criminal history under division 3 . (sec.53BM-ssec.3) The Minister may act under subsection (4) if the Minister considers it would be reasonable to do so, having regard to— the circumstances of an offence of which a person has been convicted; or the circumstances under which a person became an insolvent under administration. (sec.53BM-ssec.4) If the person was not a director when the person was convicted or became an insolvent under administration, the Minister may give written approval for the person to become a director despite the conviction or being an insolvent under administration.
To decide if a person is disqualified from becoming or continuing as a director, the Minister may ask the commissioner of the police service for— a written report about the criminal history of the person; and a brief description of the circumstances of a conviction mentioned in the history. However, the Minister may make the request only if the person has given the Minister written consent for the request. The commissioner must comply with the request. However, the duty to comply applies only to information in the commissioner’s possession or to which the commissioner has access. In this section— criminal history , for a person, means the person’s criminal history as defined under the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 , other than spent convictions. s 53BN ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53BN-ssec.1) To decide if a person is disqualified from becoming or continuing as a director, the Minister may ask the commissioner of the police service for— a written report about the criminal history of the person; and a brief description of the circumstances of a conviction mentioned in the history. (sec.53BN-ssec.2) However, the Minister may make the request only if the person has given the Minister written consent for the request. (sec.53BN-ssec.3) The commissioner must comply with the request. (sec.53BN-ssec.4) However, the duty to comply applies only to information in the commissioner’s possession or to which the commissioner has access. (sec.53BN-ssec.5) In this section— criminal history , for a person, means the person’s criminal history as defined under the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 , other than spent convictions.
This section applies if a person who is a director is convicted of an indictable offence, including an indictable offence against the law of another State or the Commonwealth. The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give notice to the Minister about the conviction. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. 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. s 53BO ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53BO-ssec.1) This section applies if a person who is a director is convicted of an indictable offence, including an indictable offence against the law of another State or the Commonwealth. (sec.53BO-ssec.2) The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give notice to the Minister about the conviction. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. (sec.53BO-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.
This section applies to a person who possesses criminal history information because the person is or has been a director or another person involved in administering this Act. The person must not disclose the criminal history information to anyone, or use the criminal history information, other than under subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. The person may disclose or use the criminal history information— in the performance of a function or exercise of a power under this Act; or with the consent of the person to whom the criminal history information relates; or to the extent the disclosure or use is otherwise required or permitted by law. In this section— criminal history information means information contained in— a report given to the Minister under section 53BN ; or a notice given to the Minister under section 53BO . disclose includes give access to. s 53BP ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53BP-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who possesses criminal history information because the person is or has been a director or another person involved in administering this Act. (sec.53BP-ssec.2) The person must not disclose the criminal history information to anyone, or use the criminal history information, other than under subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. (sec.53BP-ssec.3) The person may disclose or use the criminal history information— in the performance of a function or exercise of a power under this Act; or with the consent of the person to whom the criminal history information relates; or to the extent the disclosure or use is otherwise required or permitted by law. (sec.53BP-ssec.4) In this section— criminal history information means information contained in— a report given to the Minister under section 53BN ; or a notice given to the Minister under section 53BO . disclose includes give access to.
Subject to this division, the board may— conduct its business, including its board meetings, in the way it considers appropriate; and invite relevant observers to its meetings from time to time, subject to any arrangements it considers appropriate. s 53BQ ins 2024 No. 29 s 20
The board may hold its meetings when and where decided by the board. s 53BR ins 2024 No. 29 s 20
The chairperson is to preside at all board meetings at which the chairperson is present. If the chairperson is absent from a board meeting, the director chosen by the directors present is to preside. s 53BS ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53BS-ssec.1) The chairperson is to preside at all board meetings at which the chairperson is present. (sec.53BS-ssec.2) If the chairperson is absent from a board meeting, the director chosen by the directors present is to preside.
A quorum for a board meeting is the number equal to one-half of the number of directors holding office or, if one-half is not a whole number, the next highest whole number, including the chairperson. s 53BT ins 2024 No. 29 s 20
A question at a board meeting must be decided by a majority of the votes of the directors present at the meeting and able to vote on the question. Each director present at the board meeting has a vote on each question to be decided. If the votes of the directors present at the board meeting are equal, the director who is presiding at the meeting has a casting vote. The board may hold board meetings, and directors may take part in its meetings, by using any technology allowing reasonably contemporaneous and continuous communication between directors taking part in the meetings. A director who takes part in a board meeting under subsection (4) is taken to have been present at the meeting. 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 the procedures approved by the board; and a majority of directors agree in writing to the resolution. s 53BU ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53BU-ssec.1) A question at a board meeting must be decided by a majority of the votes of the directors present at the meeting and able to vote on the question. (sec.53BU-ssec.2) Each director present at the board meeting has a vote on each question to be decided. (sec.53BU-ssec.3) If the votes of the directors present at the board meeting are equal, the director who is presiding at the meeting has a casting vote. (sec.53BU-ssec.4) The board may hold board meetings, and directors may take part in its meetings, by using any technology allowing reasonably contemporaneous and continuous communication between directors taking part in the meetings. (sec.53BU-ssec.5) A director who takes part in a board meeting under subsection (4) is taken to have been present at the meeting. (sec.53BU-ssec.6) 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 the procedures approved by the board; and a majority of directors agree in writing to the resolution.
The board must keep— minutes of its board meetings; and a record of its decisions and resolutions. s 53BV ins 2024 No. 29 s 20
This subdivision applies if— a director 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 director’s duties about the consideration of the matter. s 53BW ins 2024 No. 29 s 20
As soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the director’s knowledge, the director must disclose the nature of the interest at a board meeting. s 53BX ins 2024 No. 29 s 20
Unless the board otherwise directs, the director must not— be present when the board considers the matter; or take part in making a decision of the board about the matter. The director must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (1) . The directors present are a quorum for making a decision mentioned in subsection (1) (b) . s 53BY ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53BY-ssec.1) Unless the board otherwise directs, the director must not— be present when the board considers the matter; or take part in making a decision of the board about the matter. (sec.53BY-ssec.2) The director must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (1) . (sec.53BY-ssec.3) The directors present are a quorum for making a decision mentioned in subsection (1) (b) .
A disclosure mentioned in section 53BX must be recorded in a register of interests kept by the board. s 53BZ ins 2024 No. 29 s 20
A contravention of this subdivision does not invalidate a decision of the board. However, if the board becomes aware a director contravened this subdivision, the board must reconsider a decision made by the board in which the director took part in contravention of this subdivision. s 53CA ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53CA-ssec.1) A contravention of this subdivision does not invalidate a decision of the board. (sec.53CA-ssec.2) However, if the board becomes aware a director contravened this subdivision, the board must reconsider a decision made by the board in which the director took part in contravention of this subdivision.
This section applies to a director who— is— an elected office holder or public servant; or a member of the Australian Olympic Committee; or a member of the International Olympic Committee; or a member of the governing board of the International Paralympic Committee; and has acquired or has access to information that— is of a confidential nature; and has been given to the director in confidence in the director’s capacity as a person mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) , (ii) , (iii) or (iv) ; and is relevant to a matter being considered, or about to be considered, by the board. if the director is a Minister—documents related to Cabinet considerations or operations, or State or Commonwealth budgetary processes if the director is a councillor of a local government—documents related to the local government’s budgetary processes if the director is a member of the International Olympic Committee—documents of a confidential nature related to that committee The director does not owe a duty to the authority to disclose the information. s 53CAA ins 2025 No. 14 s 61 (sec.53CAA-ssec.1) This section applies to a director who— is— an elected office holder or public servant; or a member of the Australian Olympic Committee; or a member of the International Olympic Committee; or a member of the governing board of the International Paralympic Committee; and has acquired or has access to information that— is of a confidential nature; and has been given to the director in confidence in the director’s capacity as a person mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) , (ii) , (iii) or (iv) ; and is relevant to a matter being considered, or about to be considered, by the board. if the director is a Minister—documents related to Cabinet considerations or operations, or State or Commonwealth budgetary processes if the director is a councillor of a local government—documents related to the local government’s budgetary processes if the director is a member of the International Olympic Committee—documents of a confidential nature related to that committee (sec.53CAA-ssec.2) The director does not owe a duty to the authority to disclose the information.
This section applies in relation to a councillor who holds office as a director. The conflict of interest provisions do not apply in relation to the councillor’s conflict of interest in a matter relating to the authority that arises solely because of the councillor holding office as a director. In this section— conflict of interest provisions means— for a councillor of the Brisbane City Council—the City of Brisbane Act 2010 , chapter 6 , part 2 , division 5A ; or for another councillor—the Local Government Act 2009 , chapter 5B . s 53CAB ins 2025 No. 14 s 61 (sec.53CAB-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a councillor who holds office as a director. (sec.53CAB-ssec.2) The conflict of interest provisions do not apply in relation to the councillor’s conflict of interest in a matter relating to the authority that arises solely because of the councillor holding office as a director. (sec.53CAB-ssec.3) In this section— conflict of interest provisions means— for a councillor of the Brisbane City Council—the City of Brisbane Act 2010 , chapter 6 , part 2 , division 5A ; or for another councillor—the Local Government Act 2009 , chapter 5B .
The board may, from time to time, establish 1 or more committees to assist in the performance of the board’s functions. The members of a committee of the board are the directors decided by the board. Subject to the directions of the board, a committee of the board may conduct its proceedings, including its meetings, as it considers appropriate. s 53CB ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53CB-ssec.1) The board may, from time to time, establish 1 or more committees to assist in the performance of the board’s functions. (sec.53CB-ssec.2) The members of a committee of the board are the directors decided by the board. (sec.53CB-ssec.3) Subject to the directions of the board, a committee of the board may conduct its proceedings, including its meetings, as it considers appropriate.
The board may, from time to time, establish 1 or more commissions to advise the board on matters referred to the commission by the board. The members of a commission established under subsection (1) are the directors or other appropriately qualified persons decided by the board. Subject to the directions of the board, a commission established under subsection (1) may conduct its proceedings, including its meetings, as it considers appropriate. s 53CC ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53CC-ssec.1) The board may, from time to time, establish 1 or more commissions to advise the board on matters referred to the commission by the board. (sec.53CC-ssec.2) The members of a commission established under subsection (1) are the directors or other appropriately qualified persons decided by the board. (sec.53CC-ssec.3) Subject to the directions of the board, a commission established under subsection (1) may conduct its proceedings, including its meetings, as it considers appropriate.
The Minister may, after consulting with the board, appoint a chief executive officer. For subsection (1) — the board must give the Minister a list of recommended nominees identified by the board after conducting a recruitment process; and the person appointed by the Minister must be a nominee recommended by the board. The chief executive officer is— an employee of the authority; and appointed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 . The chief executive officer is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the authority’s operations in accordance with the priorities set by the board. The chief executive officer is accountable to the board. For the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 12 , the chief executive officer is not a public sector employee. s 53CD ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 amd 2024 No. 53 s 18 ; 2025 No. 14 s 62 (sec.53CD-ssec.1) The Minister may, after consulting with the board, appoint a chief executive officer. (sec.53CD-ssec.2) For subsection (1) — the board must give the Minister a list of recommended nominees identified by the board after conducting a recruitment process; and the person appointed by the Minister must be a nominee recommended by the board. (sec.53CD-ssec.3) The chief executive officer is— an employee of the authority; and appointed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 . (sec.53CD-ssec.4) The chief executive officer is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the authority’s operations in accordance with the priorities set by the board. (sec.53CD-ssec.5) The chief executive officer is accountable to the board. (sec.53CD-ssec.6) For the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 12 , the chief executive officer is not a public sector employee.
The chief executive officer is appointed for the term stated in the officer’s instrument of appointment. The chief executive officer may be reappointed. s 53CE ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 amd 2025 No. 14 s 63 (sec.53CE-ssec.1) The chief executive officer is appointed for the term stated in the officer’s instrument of appointment. (sec.53CE-ssec.2) The chief executive officer may be reappointed.
The chief executive officer is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Minister. The chief executive officer holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided for by this Act, decided by the Minister. s 53CF ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 amd 2025 No. 14 s 64 (sec.53CF-ssec.1) The chief executive officer is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Minister. (sec.53CF-ssec.2) The chief executive officer holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided for by this Act, decided by the Minister.
The authority may employ other staff it considers appropriate to perform its functions. The staff are employed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 . s 53CG ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53CG-ssec.1) The authority may employ other staff it considers appropriate to perform its functions. (sec.53CG-ssec.2) The staff are employed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 .
The authority may, with the agreement of the chief executive of a government agency, arrange for the services of officers or employees of the agency to be made available to the authority. An officer or employee whose services are made available under subsection (1) — continues to be an officer or employee of the government agency; and continues to be employed or otherwise engaged by the government agency on the same terms and conditions applying to the officer or employee immediately before the services were made available; and is, for the period the services are made available and for the performance of the authority’s functions, taken to be a member of the authority’s staff. Nothing in subsection (1) requires the chief executive of a government agency to enter into an arrangement mentioned in that subsection. s 53CH ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53CH-ssec.1) The authority may, with the agreement of the chief executive of a government agency, arrange for the services of officers or employees of the agency to be made available to the authority. (sec.53CH-ssec.2) An officer or employee whose services are made available under subsection (1) — continues to be an officer or employee of the government agency; and continues to be employed or otherwise engaged by the government agency on the same terms and conditions applying to the officer or employee immediately before the services were made available; and is, for the period the services are made available and for the performance of the authority’s functions, taken to be a member of the authority’s staff. (sec.53CH-ssec.3) Nothing in subsection (1) requires the chief executive of a government agency to enter into an arrangement mentioned in that subsection.
This section applies to a person if— immediately before the commencement, the person was a public sector employee; and within 3 months after the day of the commencement, the person’s services are made available to the authority under an arrangement mentioned in section 53CH (1) ; and the person becomes an employee of the authority within 15 months after the day of the commencement. The person is entitled to retain all accrued and accruing rights as a public sector employee as if service as an employee of the authority were a continuation of the person’s service as a public sector employee. s 53CI ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53CI-ssec.1) This section applies to a person if— immediately before the commencement, the person was a public sector employee; and within 3 months after the day of the commencement, the person’s services are made available to the authority under an arrangement mentioned in section 53CH (1) ; and the person becomes an employee of the authority within 15 months after the day of the commencement. (sec.53CI-ssec.2) The person is entitled to retain all accrued and accruing rights as a public sector employee as if service as an employee of the authority were a continuation of the person’s service as a public sector employee.
A regulation may prescribe a day as the dissolution day. s 53CJ ins 2024 No. 29 s 20
On the dissolution day under section 53CJ — the authority is dissolved; and the directors who held office immediately before the dissolution day go out of office; and the appointments of the following persons end— the chief executive officer; any other staff employed by the authority. On the dissolution day, the State becomes the successor in law of the authority. Without limiting subsection (2) , on the dissolution day— the assets, rights, duties and liabilities of the authority become assets, rights, duties and liabilities of the State; and the State is substituted for the authority as a party to— any contract, lease or other instrument to which the authority was a party immediately before the dissolution day; or any current legal proceeding to which the authority was a party immediately before the dissolution day. To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsection (3) (a) does not affect the State’s obligations under the host contract. s 53CK ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 (sec.53CK-ssec.1) On the dissolution day under section 53CJ — the authority is dissolved; and the directors who held office immediately before the dissolution day go out of office; and the appointments of the following persons end— the chief executive officer; any other staff employed by the authority. (sec.53CK-ssec.2) On the dissolution day, the State becomes the successor in law of the authority. (sec.53CK-ssec.3) Without limiting subsection (2) , on the dissolution day— the assets, rights, duties and liabilities of the authority become assets, rights, duties and liabilities of the State; and the State is substituted for the authority as a party to— any contract, lease or other instrument to which the authority was a party immediately before the dissolution day; or any current legal proceeding to which the authority was a party immediately before the dissolution day. (sec.53CK-ssec.4) To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsection (3) (a) does not affect the State’s obligations under the host contract.
This section applies in relation to the following entities— a chief executive; a rail government entity under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 ; a local government; any other statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , other than the corporation; a distributor-retailer; any other government entity within the meaning of section 53EB . It is the duty of the entity to give the authority the information, documents or assistance, on request, the authority reasonably requires to perform its functions. However, this section does not require the entity to disclose information or a document if the disclosure would contravene a duty of secrecy or confidentiality imposed on a person under an Act or law. Without limiting subsection (2) , the entity must co-operate with the authority in relation to delivery of an other venue the entity is responsible for delivering. The Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 , section 117 does not limit the application of this section in relation to a government owned corporation. s 53CL ins 2024 No. 29 s 20 amd 2025 No. 14 s 65 (sec.53CL-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to the following entities— a chief executive; a rail government entity under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 ; a local government; any other statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , other than the corporation; a distributor-retailer; any other government entity within the meaning of section 53EB . (sec.53CL-ssec.2) It is the duty of the entity to give the authority the information, documents or assistance, on request, the authority reasonably requires to perform its functions. (sec.53CL-ssec.3) However, this section does not require the entity to disclose information or a document if the disclosure would contravene a duty of secrecy or confidentiality imposed on a person under an Act or law. (sec.53CL-ssec.4) Without limiting subsection (2) , the entity must co-operate with the authority in relation to delivery of an other venue the entity is responsible for delivering. (sec.53CL-ssec.5) The Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 , section 117 does not limit the application of this section in relation to a government owned corporation.
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The Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (the corporation ) is established.
The corporation— is a body corporate; and has a seal; and may sue and be sued in its corporate name. The corporation does not represent the State. (sec.7-ssec.1) The corporation— is a body corporate; and has a seal; and may sue and be sued in its corporate name. (sec.7-ssec.2) The corporation does not represent the State.
The corporation is— a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 ; and a statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 ; and The Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , part 2B sets out the way that Act affects the corporation’s powers. a unit of public administration under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 . However, the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 does not apply in relation to a director who is a member of the Parliament of the Commonwealth to the extent a matter under that Act— involves conduct of, or in relation to, that director, or another director, in their capacity as a director of the corporation; or otherwise relates to the corporation or the board. (sec.8-ssec.1) The corporation is— a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 ; and a statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 ; and The Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , part 2B sets out the way that Act affects the corporation’s powers. a unit of public administration under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 . (sec.8-ssec.2) However, the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 does not apply in relation to a director who is a member of the Parliament of the Commonwealth to the extent a matter under that Act— involves conduct of, or in relation to, that director, or another director, in their capacity as a director of the corporation; or otherwise relates to the corporation or the board.
Who is affected
Why it matters — stated purpose and practical consequences
Stated purpose: to make sure venues, villages and games-related transport get delivered on time, to allow the State to meet its obligations in the games agreements, and to enable legacy uses after the Games (s 53DA).
Practical mechanisms that follow from that purpose:
Testing the official rationale against costs, incentives and trade-offs (what the Act makes someone do or bear)
Who pays and who bears risk:
Who decides and how much discretion there is:
Compliance burden and implementation risk:
Trade-offs and opportunity costs:
Concentrated benefits vs diffuse costs:
Legal and coordination risks:
Bottom line in plain language
The main function of the corporation is to undertake and facilitate the organisation, conduct, promotion and commercial and financial management of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Without limiting subsection (1) , the corporation has the following functions— to become a party to the host contract; to comply with the corporation’s obligations under the host contract; to organise accommodation and transportation for athletes, officials and media personnel; to manage the preparation and operation of venues and facilities for the sports program; to organise events and ceremonies such as the Olympic and Paralympic torch relays, the opening and closing ceremonies and the cultural olympiad; to manage the ticketing program; to recruit, retain and organise volunteers; to establish a marketing program in consultation with the International Olympic Committee and the Australian Olympic Committee; to support the International Olympic Committee and the host broadcaster in relation to broadcasting and to make arrangements for the provision of other information services. The corporation also has— the functions given to it under this Act or another Act; and any other function, related to its main function under subsection (1) , prescribed by regulation. s 9 amd 2024 No. 29 s 10 (sec.9-ssec.1) The main function of the corporation is to undertake and facilitate the organisation, conduct, promotion and commercial and financial management of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (sec.9-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the corporation has the following functions— to become a party to the host contract; to comply with the corporation’s obligations under the host contract; to organise accommodation and transportation for athletes, officials and media personnel; to manage the preparation and operation of venues and facilities for the sports program; to organise events and ceremonies such as the Olympic and Paralympic torch relays, the opening and closing ceremonies and the cultural olympiad; to manage the ticketing program; to recruit, retain and organise volunteers; to establish a marketing program in consultation with the International Olympic Committee and the Australian Olympic Committee; to support the International Olympic Committee and the host broadcaster in relation to broadcasting and to make arrangements for the provision of other information services. (sec.9-ssec.3) The corporation also has— the functions given to it under this Act or another Act; and any other function, related to its main function under subsection (1) , prescribed by regulation.
In performing its functions, the corporation must— have regard to the financial resources of the corporation and the State available for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games; and have regard to, and comply with any relevant requirements in, the following documents— the Olympic Charter; the document called ‘IPC handbook’ published by the International Paralympic Committee; the document called ‘World anti-doping code’ published by the World Anti-Doping Agency; the document called ‘Athletes’ rights and responsibilities declaration’ developed by the Athletes’ Commission of the International Olympic Committee; the document called ‘Olympic movement code on the prevention of the manipulation of competitions’ published by the International Olympic Committee; and use its best endeavours to avoid creating liabilities that will not be, or are likely not to have been, satisfied before the corporation is dissolved under part 5 ; and ensure goods and services are procured in accordance with the Queensland Government’s policy about procurement, including procurement from Indigenous businesses; and cooperate with the authority in good faith; and have regard to decisions and advice of the leadership group mentioned in section 55A . For subsection (1) (d) , the Queensland Government’s policy about procurement does not apply to the extent it is inconsistent with the host contract. In this section— World Anti-Doping Agency means the not-for-profit foundation of that name established in 1999 in Lausanne, Switzerland. s 10 amd 2024 No. 29 s 11 ; 2025 No. 14 s 48 (sec.10-ssec.1) In performing its functions, the corporation must— have regard to the financial resources of the corporation and the State available for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games; and have regard to, and comply with any relevant requirements in, the following documents— the Olympic Charter; the document called ‘IPC handbook’ published by the International Paralympic Committee; the document called ‘World anti-doping code’ published by the World Anti-Doping Agency; the document called ‘Athletes’ rights and responsibilities declaration’ developed by the Athletes’ Commission of the International Olympic Committee; the document called ‘Olympic movement code on the prevention of the manipulation of competitions’ published by the International Olympic Committee; and use its best endeavours to avoid creating liabilities that will not be, or are likely not to have been, satisfied before the corporation is dissolved under part 5 ; and ensure goods and services are procured in accordance with the Queensland Government’s policy about procurement, including procurement from Indigenous businesses; and cooperate with the authority in good faith; and have regard to decisions and advice of the leadership group mentioned in section 55A . (sec.10-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (d) , the Queensland Government’s policy about procurement does not apply to the extent it is inconsistent with the host contract. (sec.10-ssec.3) In this section— World Anti-Doping Agency means the not-for-profit foundation of that name established in 1999 in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The corporation must enter into an agreement with the Minister (a funding agreement ). The funding agreement must provide for the financial monitoring of the corporation by the Minister, including reporting requirements. The corporation must comply with its obligations under the funding agreement. This section does not limit the obligations of the corporation under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 . s 10A (prev s 54A) ins 2024 No. 29 s 22 amd 2024 No. 53 s 19 ; 2025 No. 14 s 67 (1) – (2) renum and reloc 2025 No. 14 s 67 (3) (sec.10A-ssec.1) The corporation must enter into an agreement with the Minister (a funding agreement ). (sec.10A-ssec.2) The funding agreement must provide for the financial monitoring of the corporation by the Minister, including reporting requirements. (sec.10A-ssec.3) The corporation must comply with its obligations under the funding agreement. (sec.10A-ssec.4) This section does not limit the obligations of the corporation under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 .
The corporation has all the powers of an individual. The corporation also has any other power given to it under this Act or another Act. (sec.11-ssec.1) The corporation has all the powers of an individual. (sec.11-ssec.2) The corporation also has any other power given to it under this Act or another Act.
The corporation may perform its functions, and exercise its powers, inside or outside Queensland.
A document executed by the corporation, other than a document required to be sealed, is sufficiently executed if it is signed by— the chief executive officer; or the president; or another person authorised by the board. A document executed by the corporation under seal is sufficiently executed if it is sealed in the way authorised by the board and signed by a person mentioned in subsection (1) . (sec.13-ssec.1) A document executed by the corporation, other than a document required to be sealed, is sufficiently executed if it is signed by— the chief executive officer; or the president; or another person authorised by the board. (sec.13-ssec.2) A document executed by the corporation under seal is sufficiently executed if it is sealed in the way authorised by the board and signed by a person mentioned in subsection (1) .
There is a board of directors of the corporation (the board ).
The functions of the board are— to ensure the corporation performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way; and any other function given to the board under this Act.
The board has the power to do anything necessary or convenient to be done in performing its functions. Anything done in the name of, or for, or with the authority of, the board is taken to have been done by the corporation. (sec.16-ssec.1) The board has the power to do anything necessary
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