This Act creates Stadiums Queensland to manage, operate and develop declared major sports facilities, and allows regulations to declare facilities and special events. It gives the Authority commercial powers (contracts, property, advertising approvals), sets limits (Minister approval for some acquisitions and sales), and imposes rules on ticket resale, on-site conduct and event advertising. It affects facility owners, tenants, event organisers, advertisers, ticket sellers and visitors by changing who decides use, who pays for compliance and what activities are lawful around major events.
This Act establishes Stadiums Queensland (the Authority) as the statutory body responsible for owning, operating and developing declared major sports facilities and associated facility land (see ss 4, 5, 7, 8). A regulation may declare a facility that can stage national or international sporting, recreational or entertainment events, or special events, to be a major sports facility; on making the declaration, property in the facility vests in the Authority (s 4). The declaration may be made only with the agreement of the owner and does not extinguish any other person’s pre-existing interest in the facility (s 4(3)).
Mechanically, the Act does the following key things:
Creates Stadiums Queensland as a corporate statutory body with a seal and capacity to sue and be sued in its name, but expressly states the Authority does not represent the State (s 5, s 6).
Prescribes the Authority’s statutory functions and the commercial constraint on performance: manage, operate, use and promote major sports facilities and facility land; undertake development work; and provide services in relation to other department-held facilities (s 7). The Authority must act consistently with sound commercial principles and have regard to tenants’ requirements (s 7(2)).
Confers broad corporate-like powers on the Authority , enter contracts, acquire and dispose of property, engage agents and consultants, charge for services and otherwise do anything necessary or convenient to fulfil its functions (s 8). Certain acquisition powers (acquiring a facility for declaration, acquiring freehold land to develop a proposed facility) and any sale of fee simple interests in facility land are constrained by the requirement for prior written Ministerial approval (s 8(3), s 8(3A), s 9(1)). The Minister may impose conditions on approved sales (s 9(2)).
Current sections
Direct links to the current provisions in Major Sports Facilities Act 2001.
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pt.1
Preliminary
Preliminary
sec.1
Short title
sec.1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the Major Sports Facilities Act 2001 .
sec.2
Section sec.2
s 2 om 2005 No. 6 s 3
sec.3
Definitions
sec.3 Definitions
The dictionary in schedule 2 defines particular words used in this Act.
s 3 amd 2005 No. 6 s 4
pt.2
Major sports facilities
Major sports facilities
sec.4
Declaration of major sports facilities
sec.4 Declaration of major sports facilities
A regulation may declare a facility that has the capacity to stage national or international sports, recreational or entertainment events, or special events, to be a major sports facility.
On the making of the declaration, property in the facility vests in the Authority.
However, the declaration—
may be made only with the agreement of the person who is the owner of the facility; and
does not affect any interest that another person had in the facility immediately before its making.
s 4 amd 2006 No. 14 s 4
(sec.4-ssec.1) A regulation may declare a facility that has the capacity to stage national or international sports, recreational or entertainment events, or special events, to be a major sports facility.
(sec.4-ssec.2) On the making of the declaration, property in the facility vests in the Authority.
(sec.4-ssec.3) However, the declaration— may be made only with the agreement of the person who is the owner of the facility; and does not affect any interest that another person had in the facility immediately before its making.
(a) may be made only with the agreement of the person who is the owner of the facility; and
(b) does not affect any interest that another person had in the facility immediately before its making.
pt.3
Stadiums Queensland
Stadiums Queensland
pt.3-div.1
Establishment, functions and powers of Authority
Establishment, functions and powers of Authority
sec.5
Establishment of Authority
sec.5 Establishment of Authority
Stadiums Queensland (the Authority ) is established.
s 5 amd 2008 No. 15 s 5
sec.6
Legal status of Authority
sec.6 Legal status of Authority
The Authority—
is a body corporate; and
has a seal; and
may sue and be sued in its corporate name.
The Authority does not represent the State.
See section 26 in relation to the application of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .
s 6 amd 2026 No. 3 s 36 sch 1
(sec.6-ssec.1) The Authority— is a body corporate; and has a seal; and may sue and be sued in its corporate name.
(sec.6-ssec.2) The Authority does not represent the State.
(a) is a body corporate; and
(b) has a seal; and
(c) may sue and be sued in its corporate name.
sec.7
Authority’s functions
sec.7 Authority’s functions
The Authority’s functions are—
to manage, operate, use and promote major sports facilities and facility land, including for a community purpose; and
to undertake development of any of the following—
major sports facilities;
sports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities;
infrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and
to provide services in relation to the operation and management of other facilities or land held or administered by the department and used for—
sport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or
special events.
freehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement
land administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement
land for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994
a facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department
The Authority must perform its functions in a way that—
is consistent with sound commercial principles; and
has regard to the requirements of tenants of the facilities or land.
Also, the Authority must perform its functions under subsection (1) (c) in a way that does not adversely affect the performance of its functions under subsection (1) (a) or (b) .
s 7 amd 2008 No. 15 s 6 ; 2022 No. 26 s 3
(sec.7-ssec.1) The Authority’s functions are— to manage, operate, use and promote major sports facilities and facility land, including for a community purpose; and to undertake development of any of the following— major sports facilities; sports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities; infrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and to provide services in relation to the operation and management of other facilities or land held or administered by the department and used for— sport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or special events. freehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement land administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement land for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994 a facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department
(sec.7-ssec.2) The Authority must perform its functions in a way that— is consistent with sound commercial principles; and has regard to the requirements of tenants of the facilities or land.
(sec.7-ssec.3) Also, the Authority must perform its functions under subsection (1) (c) in a way that does not adversely affect the performance of its functions under subsection (1) (a) or (b) .
(a) to manage, operate, use and promote major sports facilities and facility land, including for a community purpose; and
(b) to undertake development of any of the following— (i) major sports facilities; (ii) sports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities; (iii) infrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and
(i) major sports facilities;
(ii) sports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities;
(iii) infrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and
(c) to provide services in relation to the operation and management of other facilities or land held or administered by the department and used for— (i) sport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or (ii) special events. Examples of facilities or land held or administered by the department— • freehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement • land administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement • land for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994 • a facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department
(i) sport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or
(ii) special events.
• freehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement
• land administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement
• land for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994
• a facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department
(i) major sports facilities;
(ii) sports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities;
(iii) infrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and
(i) sport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or
(ii) special events.
• freehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement
• land administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement
• land for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994
• a facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department
(a) is consistent with sound commercial principles; and
(b) has regard to the requirements of tenants of the facilities or land.
sec.8
Authority’s powers
sec.8 Authority’s powers
The Authority has all the powers of an individual, and may, for example—
enter into contracts; and
acquire, hold, dispose of, and deal with property; and
appoint agents and attorneys; and
engage consultants; and
charge, and fix terms for goods, services and information supplied by it; and
do anything else necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, its functions.
Without limiting subsection (1) , the Authority has the powers given to it under this or another Act.
However, the power under subsection (1) (b) to acquire a sports, recreational or entertainment facility for its declaration as a major sports facility may be exercised only with the prior written approval of the Minister.
Also, the power under subsection (1) (b) to acquire freehold land to undertake the development of a sports, recreational or entertainment facility for its declaration as a major sports facility may be exercised only with the prior written approval of the Minister.
The Authority may exercise its powers inside or outside Queensland.
Without limiting subsection (4) , the Authority may exercise its powers outside Australia.
s 8 amd 2008 No. 15 s 7 ; 2022 No. 26 s 4
(sec.8-ssec.1) The Authority has all the powers of an individual, and may, for example— enter into contracts; and acquire, hold, dispose of, and deal with property; and appoint agents and attorneys; and engage consultants; and charge, and fix terms for goods, services and information supplied by it; and do anything else necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, its functions.
(sec.8-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the Authority has the powers given to it under this or another Act.
(sec.8-ssec.3) However, the power under subsection (1) (b) to acquire a sports, recreational or entertainment facility for its declaration as a major sports facility may be exercised only with the prior written approval of the Minister.
(sec.8-ssec.3A) Also, the power under subsection (1) (b) to acquire freehold land to undertake the development of a sports, recreational or entertainment facility for its declaration as a major sports facility may be exercised only with the prior written approval of the Minister.
(sec.8-ssec.4) The Authority may exercise its powers inside or outside Queensland.
(sec.8-ssec.5) Without limiting subsection (4) , the Authority may exercise its powers outside Australia.
(a) enter into contracts; and
(b) acquire, hold, dispose of, and deal with property; and
(c) appoint agents and attorneys; and
(d) engage consultants; and
(e) charge, and fix terms for goods, services and information supplied by it; and
(f) do anything else necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, its functions.
sec.9
Restriction on Authority’s power to deal with property
sec.9 Restriction on Authority’s power to deal with property
Despite section 8 , the Authority must not sell an estate in fee simple in facility land without the prior written approval of the Minister.
The Minister may impose conditions on a sale approved under subsection (1) .
The Authority may use its property other than for performing its functions only with the Minister’s prior written approval.
The Authority’s property is not distributable, whether by way of division of profits or by way of distribution of assets, among tenants of a major sports facility.
s 9 amd 2022 No. 26 s 5
(sec.9-ssec.1) Despite section 8 , the Authority must not sell an estate in fee simple in facility land without the prior written approval of the Minister.
(sec.9-ssec.2) The Minister may impose conditions on a sale approved under subsection (1) .
(sec.9-ssec.3) The Authority may use its property other than for performing its functions only with the Minister’s prior written approval.
(sec.9-ssec.4) The Authority’s property is not distributable, whether by way of division of profits or by way of distribution of assets, among tenants of a major sports facility.
sec.9A
Ministerial directions
sec.9A Ministerial directions
The Minister may give the Authority a written direction about the performance of the Authority’s functions or the exercise of the Authority’s powers if satisfied it would be in the public interest to give the direction.
Without limiting subsection (1) , the direction may require the Authority to give the Minister information, including commercial-in-confidence information.
Before giving the direction, the Minister must consult with the board about the direction.
The Authority must comply with the direction.
The Authority must include in its annual report, prepared under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 , section 63 , for a financial year—
a summary of each direction given during the year; and
a statement about how the Authority has complied with each direction given during the year.
s 9A ins 2022 No. 26 s 6
(sec.9A-ssec.1) The Minister may give the Authority a written direction about the performance of the Authority’s functions or the exercise of the Authority’s powers if satisfied it would be in the public interest to give the direction.
(sec.9A-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the direction may require the Authority to give the Minister information, including commercial-in-confidence information.
(sec.9A-ssec.3) Before giving the direction, the Minister must consult with the board about the direction.
(sec.9A-ssec.4) The Authority must comply with the direction.
(sec.9A-ssec.5) The Authority must include in its annual report, prepared under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 , section 63 , for a financial year— a summary of each direction given during the year; and a statement about how the Authority has complied with each direction given during the year.
(a) a summary of each direction given during the year; and
(b) a statement about how the Authority has complied with each direction given during the year.
pt.3-div.2
The board of directors
The board of directors
sec.10
The board
sec.10 The board
There is a board of directors of the Authority.
sec.11
Role of board
sec.11 Role of board
The board is responsible for the way in which the Authority performs its functions and exercises its powers.
Without limiting subsection (1) , it is the board’s role—
to decide the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by the Authority; and
to ensure that the Authority performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way.
(sec.11-ssec.1) The board is responsible for the way in which the Authority performs its functions and exercises its powers.
(sec.11-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , it is the board’s role— to decide the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by the Authority; and to ensure that the Authority performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way.
(a) to decide the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by the Authority; and
(b) to ensure that the Authority performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way.
sec.12
Composition
sec.12 Composition
The board consists of not more than 7 directors.
A director is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.
The Minister may recommend a person for appointment as a director only if satisfied the person—
holds a qualification, or has at least 3 years experience, in 1 or more of the following areas—
asset management;
building and construction;
commercial enterprise operations;
event promotion;
financial administration;
law;
property development;
sports administration; or
has other knowledge or experience the Minister considers relevant or necessary to support the board’s functions.
s 12 amd 2026 No. 3 s 17 (1) – (2)
reloc 2026 No. 3 s 17 (3)
(sec.12-ssec.1) The board consists of not more than 7 directors.
(sec.12-ssec.2) A director is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.
(sec.12-ssec.3) The Minister may recommend a person for appointment as a director only if satisfied the person— holds a qualification, or has at least 3 years experience, in 1 or more of the following areas— asset management; building and construction; commercial enterprise operations; event promotion; financial administration; law; property development; sports administration; or has other knowledge or experience the Minister considers relevant or necessary to support the board’s functions.
(a) holds a qualification, or has at least 3 years experience, in 1 or more of the following areas— (i) asset management; (ii) building and construction; (iii) commercial enterprise operations; (iv) event promotion; (v) financial administration; (vi) law; (vii) property development; (viii) sports administration; or
(i) asset management;
(ii) building and construction;
(iii) commercial enterprise operations;
(iv) event promotion;
(v) financial administration;
(vi) law;
(vii) property development;
(viii) sports administration; or
(b) has other knowledge or experience the Minister considers relevant or necessary to support the board’s functions.
(i) asset management;
(ii) building and construction;
(iii) commercial enterprise operations;
(iv) event promotion;
(v) financial administration;
(vi) law;
(vii) property development;
(viii) sports administration; or
sec.13
Section sec.13
s 13 om 2026 No. 3 s 19
sec.14
Section sec.14
s 14 amd 2005 No. 6 s 5 ; 2016 No. 56 s 17
sub 2022 No. 26 s 7
amd 2023 No. 23 s 247 sch 1 s 2 (2)
om 2026 No. 3 s 19
sec.15
Term of appointment
sec.15 Term of appointment
The appointment of a director is for the term, not longer than 3 years, stated in the director’s instrument of appointment.
s 15 amd 2026 No. 3 s 20
sec.16
Conditions of appointment
sec.16 Conditions of appointment
A director is appointed on a part-time basis.
Directors are entitled to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.
A director holds office on the terms not provided in this Act that are decided by the Governor in Council.
s 16 amd 2026 No. 3 s 21
(sec.16-ssec.1) A director is appointed on a part-time basis.
(sec.16-ssec.2) Directors are entitled to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.
(sec.16-ssec.3) A director holds office on the terms not provided in this Act that are decided by the Governor in Council.
sec.17
Chairperson and deputy chairperson
sec.17 Chairperson and deputy chairperson
The Governor in Council must appoint a director to be the chairperson of the board.
The Governor in Council may appoint another director to be the deputy chairperson of the board.
A person may be appointed as the chairperson or deputy chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a director.
The chairperson or deputy chairperson holds office for the term stated in the person’s instrument of appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson.
The stated term must end not later than the person’s term of appointment as a director.
However, the person’s appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson ends if the person—
resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson under section 17AB ; or
stops being a director.
If a person resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson, the person may continue to be a director for the remaining term of appointment under section 15 .
s 17 sub 2026 No. 3 s 22
(sec.17-ssec.1) The Governor in Council must appoint a director to be the chairperson of the board.
(sec.17-ssec.2) The Governor in Council may appoint another director to be the deputy chairperson of the board.
(sec.17-ssec.3) A person may be appointed as the chairperson or deputy chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a director.
(sec.17-ssec.4) The chairperson or deputy chairperson holds office for the term stated in the person’s instrument of appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson.
(sec.17-ssec.5) The stated term must end not later than the person’s term of appointment as a director.
(sec.17-ssec.6) However, the person’s appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson ends if the person— resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson under section 17AB ; or stops being a director.
(sec.17-ssec.7) If a person resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson, the person may continue to be a director for the remaining term of appointment under section 15 .
(a) resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson under section 17AB ; or
(b) stops being a director.
sec.17AA
Disqualification
sec.17AA Disqualification
A person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, a director if the person—
has a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence; or
is an insolvent under administration; or
is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6.
s 17AA ins 2026 No. 3 s 22
(a) has a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence; or
(b) is an insolvent under administration; or
(c) is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6.
sec.17AB
Resignation
sec.17AB Resignation
A director may resign office as chairperson, deputy chairperson or director by signed notice given to the Minister.
The resignation takes effect—
on the day the notice is given; or
if a later day is stated in the notice—on the later day.
s 17AB ins 2026 No. 3 s 22
(sec.17AB-ssec.1) A director may resign office as chairperson, deputy chairperson or director by signed notice given to the Minister.
(sec.17AB-ssec.2) The resignation takes effect— on the day the notice is given; or if a later day is stated in the notice—on the later day.
(a) on the day the notice is given; or
(b) if a later day is stated in the notice—on the later day.
sec.17AC
Vacancy in office
sec.17AC Vacancy in office
A director’s office becomes vacant if the director—
completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or
is disqualified from continuing as a director under section 17AA ; or
resigns office as director under section 17AB ; or
is removed from office.
s 17AC ins 2026 No. 3 s 22
(a) completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or
(b) is disqualified from continuing as a director under section 17AA ; or
(c) resigns office as director under section 17AB ; or
(d) is removed from office.
sec.17A
Criminal history report
sec.17A Criminal history report
To decide if a person is qualified to be or continue as a director, the chief executive may ask the police commissioner for—
a written report about the criminal history of the person; and
a brief description of the circumstances of a conviction mentioned in the criminal history.
However, the chief executive may make the request only if the person has given the chief executive written consent for the request.
The police commissioner must comply with the request.
However, the duty to comply applies only to information in the police commissioner’s possession or to which the police commissioner has access.
After receiving the report, the chief executive must—
disclose the contents of the report to the person; and
allow the person a reasonable opportunity to make written representations to the chief executive about the report.
In this section—
criminal history , of a person, means the person’s criminal history as defined under the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 to the extent the criminal history relates to convictions for indictable offences, other than spent convictions.
s 17A ins 2016 No. 56 s 18
amd 2022 No. 26 s 8 ; 2026 No. 3 s 36 sch 1
(sec.17A-ssec.1) To decide if a person is qualified to be or continue as a director, the chief executive may ask the police commissioner for— a written report about the criminal history of the person; and a brief description of the circumstances of a conviction mentioned in the criminal history.
(sec.17A-ssec.2) However, the chief executive may make the request only if the person has given the chief executive written consent for the request.
(sec.17A-ssec.3) The police commissioner must comply with the request.
(sec.17A-ssec.4) However, the duty to comply applies only to information in the police commissioner’s possession or to which the police commissioner has access.
(sec.17A-ssec.5) After receiving the report, the chief executive must— disclose the contents of the report to the person; and allow the person a reasonable opportunity to make written representations to the chief executive about the report.
(sec.17A-ssec.6) In this section— criminal history , of a person, means the person’s criminal history as defined under the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 to the extent the criminal history relates to convictions for indictable offences, other than spent convictions.
(a) a written report about the criminal history of the person; and
(b) a brief description of the circumstances of a conviction mentioned in the criminal history.
(a) disclose the contents of the report to the person; and
(b) allow the person a reasonable opportunity to make written representations to the chief executive about the report.
sec.17C
New convictions must be disclosed
sec.17C New convictions must be disclosed
This section applies if a person who is a director is convicted of an indictable offence during the term of the director’s appointment.
The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give notice of the conviction to the chief executive.
Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
The notice must include all of the following—
the existence of the conviction;
when the offence was committed;
details adequate to identify the offence;
the sentence imposed on the person.
s 17C ins 2016 No. 56 s 18
(sec.17C-ssec.1) This section applies if a person who is a director is convicted of an indictable offence during the term of the director’s appointment.
(sec.17C-ssec.2) The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give notice of the conviction to the chief executive. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
(sec.17C-ssec.3) The notice must include all of the following— the existence of the conviction; when the offence was committed; details adequate to identify the offence; the sentence imposed on the person.
(a) the existence of the conviction;
(b) when the offence was committed;
(c) details adequate to identify the offence;
(d) the sentence imposed on the person.
sec.17D
Confidentiality of criminal history information
sec.17D Confidentiality of criminal history information
This section applies to a person who possesses either of the following because the person is or was an officer, employee or agent of the department—
a report or information given to the chief executive under section 17A ;
a notice or information given to the chief executive under section 17C .
The report, notice or information is criminal history information .
The person must not, directly or indirectly, disclose criminal history information to any other person unless the disclosure is permitted under subsection (4) .
Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
The person is permitted to disclose the criminal history information to another person—
to the extent necessary to perform the person’s functions under this Act; or
if the disclosure is authorised under an Act; or
if the disclosure is otherwise required or permitted by law; or
if the person to whom the information relates consents to the disclosure; or
if the disclosure is in a form that does not identify the person to whom the information relates; or
if the information is, or has been, lawfully accessible to the public.
The chief executive must ensure a document containing criminal history information is destroyed as soon as practicable after it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was given.
s 17D ins 2016 No. 56 s 18
(sec.17D-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who possesses either of the following because the person is or was an officer, employee or agent of the department— a report or information given to the chief executive under section 17A ; a notice or information given to the chief executive under section 17C .
(sec.17D-ssec.2) The report, notice or information is criminal history information .
(sec.17D-ssec.3) The person must not, directly or indirectly, disclose criminal history information to any other person unless the disclosure is permitted under subsection (4) . Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
(sec.17D-ssec.4) The person is permitted to disclose the criminal history information to another person— to the extent necessary to perform the person’s functions under this Act; or if the disclosure is authorised under an Act; or if the disclosure is otherwise required or permitted by law; or if the person to whom the information relates consents to the disclosure; or if the disclosure is in a form that does not identify the person to whom the information relates; or if the information is, or has been, lawfully accessible to the public.
(sec.17D-ssec.5) The chief executive must ensure a document containing criminal history information is destroyed as soon as practicable after it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was given.
(a) a report or information given to the chief executive under section 17A ;
(b) a notice or information given to the chief executive under section 17C .
(a) to the extent necessary to perform the person’s functions under this Act; or
(b) if the disclosure is authorised under an Act; or
(c) if the disclosure is otherwise required or permitted by law; or
(d) if the person to whom the information relates consents to the disclosure; or
(e) if the disclosure is in a form that does not identify the person to whom the information relates; or
(f) if the information is, or has been, lawfully accessible to the public.
sec.18
Conduct of business
sec.18 Conduct of business
Subject to this subdivision, the board may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate.
s 18 amd 2026 No. 3 s 36 sch 1
sec.19
Times and places of board meetings
sec.19 Times and places of board meetings
Board meetings are to be held at least 9 times a year at the times and places the chairperson decides.
However, the chairperson must call a board meeting if asked, in writing, to do so by at least the number of directors forming a quorum for the board.
s 19 amd 2005 No. 6 s 6 ; 2022 No. 26 s 9 ; 2026 No. 3 s 36 sch 1
(sec.19-ssec.1) Board meetings are to be held at least 9 times a year at the times and places the chairperson decides.
(sec.19-ssec.2) However, the chairperson must call a board meeting if asked, in writing, to do so by at least the number of directors forming a quorum for the board.
sec.20
Quorum
sec.20 Quorum
A quorum for the board is the number equal to one-half of the number of directors or, if one-half is not a whole number, the next highest whole number.
sec.21
Presiding at board meetings
sec.21 Presiding at board meetings
The chairperson is to preside at all board meetings at which the chairperson is present.
If the chairperson is not present at a board meeting, the deputy chairperson is to preside if present.
If the chairperson and deputy chairperson are not present at a board meeting, the director chosen by the directors present is to preside.
s 21 sub 2026 No. 3 s 25
(sec.21-ssec.1) The chairperson is to preside at all board meetings at which the chairperson is present.
(sec.21-ssec.2) If the chairperson is not present at a board meeting, the deputy chairperson is to preside if present.
(sec.21-ssec.3) If the chairperson and deputy chairperson are not present at a board meeting, the director chosen by the directors present is to preside.
sec.22
Departmental officer may attend board meetings
sec.22 Departmental officer may attend board meetings
The Minister may nominate an officer of the department to attend board meetings.
The board must give the officer notice of each board meeting—
for an ordinary meeting—5 business days before the meeting; or
for another meeting—a reasonable time before the meeting.
The officer may take part in board meetings but must not take part in a decision of the board.
(sec.22-ssec.1) The Minister may nominate an officer of the department to attend board meetings.
(sec.22-ssec.2) The board must give the officer notice of each board meeting— for an ordinary meeting—5 business days before the meeting; or for another meeting—a reasonable time before the meeting.
(sec.22-ssec.3) The officer may take part in board meetings but must not take part in a decision of the board.
(a) for an ordinary meeting—5 business days before the meeting; or
(b) for another meeting—a reasonable time before the meeting.
sec.23
Conduct of board meetings
sec.23 Conduct of board meetings
A question at a board meeting is decided by a majority of the votes of the directors present.
Each director present at the meeting has a vote on each question to be decided and, if the votes are equal, the director presiding also has a casting vote.
A director present at the meeting who abstains from voting is taken to have voted for the negative.
The board may hold meetings, or allow directors to take part in its meetings, by using any technology allowing reasonably contemporaneous and continuous communication between directors taking part in the meeting.
teleconferencing
A director who takes part in a board meeting under subsection (4) is taken to be present at the meeting.
A resolution is validly made by the board, even if it is not passed at a board meeting, if—
a majority of the board directors gives written agreement to the resolution; and
notice of the resolution is given under procedures approved by the board.
s 23 amd 2026 No. 3 s 36 sch 1
(sec.23-ssec.1) A question at a board meeting is decided by a majority of the votes of the directors present.
(sec.23-ssec.2) Each director present at the meeting has a vote on each question to be decided and, if the votes are equal, the director presiding also has a casting vote.
(sec.23-ssec.3) A director present at the meeting who abstains from voting is taken to have voted for the negative.
(sec.23-ssec.4) The board may hold meetings, or allow directors to take part in its meetings, by using any technology allowing reasonably contemporaneous and continuous communication between directors taking part in the meeting. teleconferencing
(sec.23-ssec.5) A director who takes part in a board meeting under subsection (4) is taken to be present at the meeting.
(sec.23-ssec.6) A resolution is validly made by the board, even if it is not passed at a board meeting, if— a majority of the board directors gives written agreement to the resolution; and notice of the resolution is given under procedures approved by the board.
(a) a majority of the board directors gives written agreement to the resolution; and
(b) notice of the resolution is given under procedures approved by the board.
sec.24
Minutes
sec.24 Minutes
The board must keep—
minutes of its meetings; and
a record of any resolutions made under section 23 (6) .
(a) minutes of its meetings; and
(b) a record of any resolutions made under section 23 (6) .
sec.25
Disclosure of interests by directors
sec.25 Disclosure of interests by directors
This section applies to a director if—
the director has a direct or indirect interest in an issue being considered, or about to be considered, by the board; and
the interest could conflict with the proper performance of the director’s duties about the consideration of the issue.
As soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the director’s knowledge, the director must disclose the nature of the interest to a board meeting.
Unless the board otherwise directs, the director must not—
be present when the board considers the issue; or
take part in a decision of the board about the issue.
The director must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) .
If there is another director who must, under subsection (2) , also disclose an interest in the issue, the other director must not—
be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) about the director; or
take part in making the decision about giving the direction.
If—
because of this section, a director is not present at a board meeting for considering or deciding an issue, or for considering or deciding whether to give a direction under subsection (3) ; and
there would be a quorum if the director were present;
the remaining directors present are a quorum of the board for considering or deciding the issue, or for considering or deciding whether to give the direction, at the meeting.
A disclosure under subsection (2) must be recorded in the board’s minutes.
(sec.25-ssec.1) This section applies to a director if— the director has a direct or indirect interest in an issue being considered, or about to be considered, by the board; and the interest could conflict with the proper performance of the director’s duties about the consideration of the issue.
(sec.25-ssec.2) As soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the director’s knowledge, the director must disclose the nature of the interest to a board meeting.
(sec.25-ssec.3) Unless the board otherwise directs, the director must not— be present when the board considers the issue; or take part in a decision of the board about the issue.
(sec.25-ssec.4) The director must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) .
(sec.25-ssec.5) If there is another director who must, under subsection (2) , also disclose an interest in the issue, the other director must not— be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) about the director; or take part in making the decision about giving the direction.
(sec.25-ssec.6) If— because of this section, a director is not present at a board meeting for considering or deciding an issue, or for considering or deciding whether to give a direction under subsection (3) ; and there would be a quorum if the director were present; the remaining directors present are a quorum of the board for considering or deciding the issue, or for considering or deciding whether to give the direction, at the meeting.
(sec.25-ssec.7) A disclosure under subsection (2) must be recorded in the board’s minutes.
(a) the director has a direct or indirect interest in an issue being considered, or about to be considered, by the board; and
(b) the interest could conflict with the proper performance of the director’s duties about the consideration of the issue.
(a) be present when the board considers the issue; or
(b) take part in a decision of the board about the issue.
(a) be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) about the director; or
(b) take part in making the decision about giving the direction.
(a) because of this section, a director is not present at a board meeting for considering or deciding an issue, or for considering or deciding whether to give a direction under subsection (3) ; and
(b) there would be a quorum if the director were present;
pt.3-div.3
Other provisions about Authority
Other provisions about Authority
sec.25A
Section sec.25A
s 25A ins 2007 No. 20 s 29
om 2016 No. 56 s 19
sec.26
Application of other Acts
sec.26 Application of other Acts
The Authority is a statutory body within the meaning of the—
Financial Accountability Act 2009 ; and
Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .
The Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , part 2B , sets out the way in which the Authority’s powers under this Act are affected by the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .
s 26 amd 2009 No. 9 s 136 sch 1
(sec.26-ssec.1) The Authority is a statutory body within the meaning of the— Financial Accountability Act 2009 ; and Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .
(sec.26-ssec.2) The Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 , part 2B , sets out the way in which the Authority’s powers under this Act are affected by the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .
The Authority’s seal must be kept in the custody directed by the board and may be used only as authorised by the board.
Judicial notice must be taken of the imprint of the Authority’s seal appearing on a document and the document must be presumed to have been properly sealed until the contrary is proved.
(sec.27-ssec.1) The Authority’s seal must be kept in the custody directed by the board and may be used only as authorised by the board.
(sec.27-ssec.2) Judicial notice must be taken of the imprint of the Authority’s seal appearing on a document and the document must be presumed to have been properly sealed until the contrary is proved.
sec.28
Judicial notice of certain signatures
sec.28 Judicial notice of certain signatures
Judicial notice must be taken of—
the official signature of a person who is or has been the chairperson or deputy chairperson; and
the fact that the person holds or has held the office concerned.
s 28 amd 2026 No. 3 s 27
(a) the official signature of a person who is or has been the chairperson or deputy chairperson; and
(b) the fact that the person holds or has held the office concerned.
sec.29
Authentication of documents
sec.29 Authentication of documents
A document made by the Authority, other than a document that is required to be sealed, is sufficiently made if it is signed by the chairperson, the deputy chairperson or a person authorised by the Authority.
A document made by the Authority under seal is sufficiently made under seal if it is sealed in the way authorised under section 27 (1) and signed by the chairperson, the deputy chairperson or a person authorised by the Authority.
s 29 amd 2026 No. 3 s 28
(sec.29-ssec.1) A document made by the Authority, other than a document that is required to be sealed, is sufficiently made if it is signed by the chairperson, the deputy chairperson or a person authorised by the Authority.
(sec.29-ssec.2) A document made by the Authority under seal is sufficiently made under seal if it is sealed in the way authorised under section 27 (1) and signed by the chairperson, the deputy chairperson or a person authorised by the Authority.
sec.30
Delegations
sec.30 Delegations
The Authority may delegate its powers under this Act to—
a director; or
an appropriately qualified employee of the Authority.
In this section—
appropriately qualified includes having the qualifications, experience or standing appropriate to exercise the power.
an employee’s seniority level within the staff of the Authority
s 30 amd 2007 No. 20 s 30 ; 2016 No. 56 s 20
(sec.30-ssec.1) The Authority may delegate its powers under this Act to— a director; or an appropriately qualified employee of the Authority.
(sec.30-ssec.2) In this section— appropriately qualified includes having the qualifications, experience or standing appropriate to exercise the power. an employee’s seniority level within the staff of the Authority
(a) a director; or
(b) an appropriately qualified employee of the Authority.
pt.3A
pt.3A-div.1
sec.30AA
Section sec.30AA
s 30AA ins 2007 No. 20 s 31
om 2016 No. 56 s 21
sec.30AB
Section sec.30AB
s 30AB ins 2007 No. 20 s 31
om 2016 No. 56 s 21
sec.30AC
Section sec.30AC
s 30AC ins 2007 No. 20 s 31
om 2016 No. 56 s 21
pt.3A-div.2
sec.30AD
Section sec.30AD
s 30AD ins 2007 No. 20 s 31
amd 2009 No. 25 s 83 sch
om 2016 No. 56 s 21
sec.30AE
Section sec.30AE
s 30AE ins 2007 No. 20 s 31
om 2016 No. 56 s 21
pt.3A-div.3
sec.30AF
Section sec.30AF
s 30AF ins 2007 No. 20 s 31
amd 2009 No. 25 s 83 sch
om 2016 No. 56 s 21
sec.30AG
Section sec.30AG
s 30AG ins 2007 No. 20 s 31
om 2016 No. 56 s 21
pt.3A-div.4
sec.30AH
Section sec.30AH
s 30AH ins 2007 No. 20 s 31
amd 2009 No. 9 s 136 sch 1
om 2016 No. 56 s 21
pt.3B
Major sport events at Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)
Major sport events at Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)
sec.30AI
Section sec.30AI
s 30AI ins 2011 No. 28 s 4
om 2016 No. 56 s 23
sec.30AJ
Section sec.30AJ
s 30AJ ins 2011 No. 28 s 4
om 2016 No. 56 s 23
sec.30AK
Section sec.30AK
s 30AK ins 2011 No. 28 s 4
om 2016 No. 56 s 23
sec.30AL
Definitions for part
sec.30AL Definitions for part
In this part—
major sport event means a national or international sport event that has a crowd size of more than the number prescribed by regulation.
relevant development approval means the development approval relating to the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium issued under the Integrated Planning Act 1997 on 6 July 2001 and continued as a development approval under the repealed Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and the Planning Act .
s 30AL def relevant development approval sub 2016 No. 56 s 25 (3) – (4)
amd 2016 No. 27 s 322 (amd 2016 No. 56 s 36 sch 1 )
relevant development approval condition means condition 42 of the relevant development approval, a copy of which is set out in schedule 1A .
s 30AL def relevant development approval condition sub 2016 No. 56 s 25 (3) – (4)
s 30AL ins 2011 No. 28 s 4
amd 2016 No. 56 s 25 (1) – (2)
sec.30AM
Application of part
sec.30AM Application of part
This part applies to major sport events held at the major sports facility called ‘Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)’.
s 30AM ins 2011 No. 28 s 4
amd 2016 No. 56 s 26
sec.30AN
Use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for major sport events
sec.30AN Use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for major sport events
Subject to compliance with the conditions of the relevant development approval, other than the relevant development approval condition, the use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for no more than 24 major sport events each year is a lawful use of the facility.
Subsection (1) applies despite the following—
the relevant development approval condition;
the Planning Act ;
any local planning instrument made under the Planning Act applying to the land on which the facility is;
any development approval under the Planning Act relating to the facility.
s 30AN ins 2011 No. 28 s 4
amd 2016 No. 56 s 27A ; 2016 No. 27 s 323 (amd 2016 No. 56 s 36 sch 1 )
(sec.30AN-ssec.1) Subject to compliance with the conditions of the relevant development approval, other than the relevant development approval condition, the use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for no more than 24 major sport events each year is a lawful use of the facility.
(sec.30AN-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies despite the following— the relevant development approval condition; the Planning Act ; any local planning instrument made under the Planning Act applying to the land on which the facility is; any development approval under the Planning Act relating to the facility.
(a) the relevant development approval condition;
(b) the Planning Act ;
(c) any local planning instrument made under the Planning Act applying to the land on which the facility is;
(d) any development approval under the Planning Act relating to the facility.
pt.4
Authorisation of particular special events
Authorisation of particular special events
sec.30A
Lawful use of major sports facilities for prescribed special events
sec.30A Lawful use of major sports facilities for prescribed special events
This section applies to the use of a major sports facility for a special event prescribed by regulation.
The use of the major sports facility for the special event is a lawful use of the facility despite the following—
the Planning Act ;
any local planning instrument made under the Planning Act applying to the land on which the facility is;
any development approval under the Planning Act relating to the facility;
the Liquor Act 1992 , or a licence under that Act, to the extent that Act or the licence applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event;
a local law, or a licence, permit or other approval (however described) under the local law, to the extent the local law or the licence, permit or other approval applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event.
See also the Local Government Act 2009 , section 27 .
Also, subsection (4) applies if the conditions prescribed under subsection (5) , about noise levels for the use of the major sports facility for the special event, are complied with.
The use of the major sports facility for the special event is taken to be in compliance with the general environmental duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , section 319 , to the extent the general environmental duty applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event.
See also the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , sections 440 and 440Q and schedule 1 , section 3 (j) .
A regulation may prescribe conditions on the use of the major sports facility for the special event.
s 30A prev s 30A ins 2003 No. 33 s 3
om 2005 No. 6 s 7
pres s 30A ins 2006 No. 14 s 6
amd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 324 ; 2026 No. 3 s 29
(sec.30A-ssec.1) This section applies to the use of a major sports facility for a special event prescribed by regulation.
(sec.30A-ssec.2) The use of the major sports facility for the special event is a lawful use of the facility despite the following— the Planning Act ; any local planning instrument made under the Planning Act applying to the land on which the facility is; any development approval under the Planning Act relating to the facility; the Liquor Act 1992 , or a licence under that Act, to the extent that Act or the licence applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event; a local law, or a licence, permit or other approval (however described) under the local law, to the extent the local law or the licence, permit or other approval applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event. See also the Local Government Act 2009 , section 27 .
(sec.30A-ssec.3) Also, subsection (4) applies if the conditions prescribed under subsection (5) , about noise levels for the use of the major sports facility for the special event, are complied with.
(sec.30A-ssec.4) The use of the major sports facility for the special event is taken to be in compliance with the general environmental duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , section 319 , to the extent the general environmental duty applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event. See also the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , sections 440 and 440Q and schedule 1 , section 3 (j) .
(sec.30A-ssec.5) A regulation may prescribe conditions on the use of the major sports facility for the special event.
(a) the Planning Act ;
(b) any local planning instrument made under the Planning Act applying to the land on which the facility is;
(c) any development approval under the Planning Act relating to the facility;
(d) the Liquor Act 1992 , or a licence under that Act, to the extent that Act or the licence applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event;
(e) a local law, or a licence, permit or other approval (however described) under the local law, to the extent the local law or the licence, permit or other approval applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event. Note— See also the Local Government Act 2009 , section 27 .
pt.4A
Resale or purchase of tickets
Resale or purchase of tickets
sec.30B
Definitions for pt 4A
sec.30B Definitions for pt 4A
In this part—
authorised ticket agent , for a major sports facility event, means an entity authorised by the event’s organiser to sell tickets to the event to the public.
non-profit organisation means an organisation that is not carried on for the profit or gain of its individual members.
a charity, church, club or environmental protection society
original ticket price , of a ticket to a major sports facility event, means—
if the ticket was originally obtained from the event’s organiser—the price at which the organiser sells, to the public, tickets of the same type for the event; or
if the ticket was originally obtained from an authorised ticket agent for the event—the price at which the agent sells, to the public, tickets of the same type for the event, including any fee, whatever called, charged by the agent for the sale and included in the purchase price.
public sale forum means a newspaper, auction house, internet website or other venue or medium that, in the ordinary course of business or commerce, is generally made available to members of the public to sell to, or purchase from, other members of the public, all, or broad categories of, property and services.
resell , a ticket to a major sports facility event, means to sell the ticket—
at any time after it has been obtained from the event’s organiser or an authorised ticket agent for the event; and
before the event takes place.
sell includes offer for sale.
ticket , to a major sports facility event, means a docket, token or another item that entitles the person holding the docket, token or item to attend the event on the day and at the time indicated on the docket, token or item.
s 30B prev s 30B ins 2003 No. 33 s 3
om 2005 No. 6 s 7
pres s 30B ins 2006 No. 53 s 3
(a) if the ticket was originally obtained from the event’s organiser—the price at which the organiser sells, to the public, tickets of the same type for the event; or
(b) if the ticket was originally obtained from an authorised ticket agent for the event—the price at which the agent sells, to the public, tickets of the same type for the event, including any fee, whatever called, charged by the agent for the sale and included in the purchase price.
(a) at any time after it has been obtained from the event’s organiser or an authorised ticket agent for the event; and
(b) before the event takes place.
sec.30C
Restriction on resale of tickets
sec.30C Restriction on resale of tickets
A person must not, within or outside Queensland, resell a ticket to a major sports facility event at a price greater than 10% above the original ticket price of the ticket.
Maximum penalty—
for an individual—135 penalty units; or
for a corporation—680 penalty units.
Subsection (1) does not apply to the resale of a ticket to a major sports facility event by a non-profit organisation, or someone acting for the organisation, for fundraising.
This section does not authorise the resale of a ticket to a major sports facility event.
A person does not contravene subsection (1) merely because the person provides, or assists someone else to provide, a public sale forum that is used in contravention of subsection (1) or (2) .
s 30C prev s 30C ins 2003 No. 33 s 3
om 2005 No. 6 s 7
pres s 30C ins 2006 No. 53 s 3
amd 2026 No. 3 s 30
(sec.30C-ssec.1) A person must not, within or outside Queensland, resell a ticket to a major sports facility event at a price greater than 10% above the original ticket price of the ticket. Maximum penalty— for an individual—135 penalty units; or for a corporation—680 penalty units.
(sec.30C-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the resale of a ticket to a major sports facility event by a non-profit organisation, or someone acting for the organisation, for fundraising.
(sec.30C-ssec.3) This section does not authorise the resale of a ticket to a major sports facility event.
(sec.30C-ssec.4) A person does not contravene subsection (1) merely because the person provides, or assists someone else to provide, a public sale forum that is used in contravention of subsection (1) or (2) .
(a) for an individual—135 penalty units; or
(b) for a corporation—680 penalty units.
pt.4B
Advertising
Advertising
sec.30D
Definitions for pt 4B
sec.30D Definitions for pt 4B
In this part—
advertisement includes the following—
skywriting or sign-writing by an aircraft;
a banner or other sign attached to—
an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device; or
a person suspended from an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device;
matter on an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device, other than matter not intended for advertising;
matter on a building or other structure, or a banner or other sign attached to a building or other structure, other than matter not intended for advertising;
matter on a flag, other than a state or national flag, that has an area of more than 5m 2 , other than matter not intended for advertising;
any laser or digital projection of advertising.
aircraft includes airship, blimp, drone, helicopter and hot-air balloon.
s 30D def aircraft amd 2026 No. 3 s 31 (2)
declared event means a major sports facility event declared to be a declared event for this part under section 30E .
declared period ...
s 30D def declared period om 2016 No. 56 s 28 (1)
display includes cause to be displayed.
drone means a device that—
is capable of flight; and
is remotely piloted or able to be programmed to autonomously fly a particular route; and
is not capable of transporting a person.
s 30D def drone ins 2026 No. 3 s 31 (1)
prescribed event means a major sports facility event that is—
of a type prescribed by regulation; and
organised, scheduled or endorsed by a national or international body prescribed by regulation for the type of event; and
held at a major sports facility prescribed by regulation for the type of event.
s 30D def prescribed event ins 2016 No. 56 s 28 (2)
restricted advertising event means—
a declared event; or
a prescribed event.
s 30D def restricted advertising event ins 2016 No. 56 s 28 (2)
restricted advertising period , for a major sports facility, means—
a period declared under section 30E (1) as a period for which this part applies to the facility in relation to the staging, at the facility, of a declared event; or
the period starting at 6a.m. and ending at midnight on a day that a prescribed event is held at the facility.
s 30D def restricted advertising period ins 2016 No. 56 s 28 (2)
s 30D prev s 30D ins 2003 No. 33 s 3
om 2005 No. 6 s 7
pres s 30D ins 2006 No. 53 s 3
(a) skywriting or sign-writing by an aircraft;
(b) a banner or other sign attached to— (i) an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device; or (ii) a person suspended from an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device;
(i) an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device; or
(ii) a person suspended from an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device;
(c) matter on an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device, other than matter not intended for advertising;
(d) matter on a building or other structure, or a banner or other sign attached to a building or other structure, other than matter not intended for advertising;
(e) matter on a flag, other than a state or national flag, that has an area of more than 5m 2 , other than matter not intended for advertising;
(f) any laser or digital projection of advertising.
(i) an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device; or
(ii) a person suspended from an aircraft, or a hang-glider, parachute, paraglider or similar device;
(a) is capable of flight; and
(b) is remotely piloted or able to be programmed to autonomously fly a particular route; and
(c) is not capable of transporting a person.
(a) of a type prescribed by regulation; and
(b) organised, scheduled or endorsed by a national or international body prescribed by regulation for the type of event; and
(c) held at a major sports facility prescribed by regulation for the type of event.
(a) a declared event; or
(b) a prescribed event.
(a) a period declared under section 30E (1) as a period for which this part applies to the facility in relation to the staging, at the facility, of a declared event; or
(b) the period starting at 6a.m. and ending at midnight on a day that a prescribed event is held at the facility.
sec.30E
Declaration of events and periods for this part
sec.30E Declaration of events and periods for this part
The Governor in Council may, by gazette notice, declare—
a major sports facility event as a declared event for this part; and
the period for which this part applies, in relation to the declared event, to the major sports facility at which the declared event is to be staged.
The declaration must be made at least 28 days before the start of the period mentioned in subsection (1) (b) .
s 30E ins 2006 No. 53 s 3
(sec.30E-ssec.1) The Governor in Council may, by gazette notice, declare— a major sports facility event as a declared event for this part; and the period for which this part applies, in relation to the declared event, to the major sports facility at which the declared event is to be staged.
(sec.30E-ssec.2) The declaration must be made at least 28 days before the start of the period mentioned in subsection (1) (b) .
(a) a major sports facility event as a declared event for this part; and
(b) the period for which this part applies, in relation to the declared event, to the major sports facility at which the declared event is to be staged.
sec.30F
Restriction on advertising
sec.30F Restriction on advertising
A person must not display an advertisement in airspace, or on a building or other structure, that is within sight of a major sports facility during a restricted advertising period for the facility, unless the display is authorised under section 30G .
Maximum penalty—700 penalty units.
Subsection (1) does not apply to the following—
an advertisement that is a logo, symbol or similar matter displayed on a building or other structure on more than a temporary basis;
an advertisement displayed on an aircraft within sight of the major sports facility if the aircraft is in transit as part of a scheduled commercial flight.
s 30F ins 2006 No. 53 s 3
amd 2016 No. 56 s 29
(sec.30F-ssec.1) A person must not display an advertisement in airspace, or on a building or other structure, that is within sight of a major sports facility during a restricted advertising period for the facility, unless the display is authorised under section 30G . Maximum penalty—700 penalty units.
(sec.30F-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the following— an advertisement that is a logo, symbol or similar matter displayed on a building or other structure on more than a temporary basis; an advertisement displayed on an aircraft within sight of the major sports facility if the aircraft is in transit as part of a scheduled commercial flight.
(a) an advertisement that is a logo, symbol or similar matter displayed on a building or other structure on more than a temporary basis;
(b) an advertisement displayed on an aircraft within sight of the major sports facility if the aircraft is in transit as part of a scheduled commercial flight.
sec.30G
Authorised advertising
sec.30G Authorised advertising
The Authority may, on written application by a person, authorise the display of an advertisement in airspace, or on a building or other structure, within sight of a major sports facility during a restricted advertising period for the facility.
However, the Authority may authorise the display only if the Authority is satisfied the display is appropriate for the restricted advertising event to which the restricted advertising period relates, having regard to the following—
any effect of the advertisement on the organisation or staging of the event;
whether or not there are any commercial arrangements about the advertisement with the Authority or the event’s organiser;
whether or not the advertisement is consistent with other advertisements approved for the event and the arrangements mentioned in paragraph (b) ;
any effect of the advertisement on how the facility is perceived by persons intending or likely to stage events at the facility in the future.
The Authority may impose conditions on the display of the advertisement under the authorisation, including, for example, conditions about the following—
the period for which the display is authorised under the approval;
the circumstances in which the display is authorised under the approval;
the persons who are authorised to display the advertisement under the approval;
the types of advertisements that are authorised to be displayed under the approval.
s 30G ins 2006 No. 53 s 3
amd 2016 No. 56 s 30
(sec.30G-ssec.1) The Authority may, on written application by a person, authorise the display of an advertisement in airspace, or on a building or other structure, within sight of a major sports facility during a restricted advertising period for the facility.
(sec.30G-ssec.2) However, the Authority may authorise the display only if the Authority is satisfied the display is appropriate for the restricted advertising event to which the restricted advertising period relates, having regard to the following— any effect of the advertisement on the organisation or staging of the event; whether or not there are any commercial arrangements about the advertisement with the Authority or the event’s organiser; whether or not the advertisement is consistent with other advertisements approved for the event and the arrangements mentioned in paragraph (b) ; any effect of the advertisement on how the facility is perceived by persons intending or likely to stage events at the facility in the future.
(sec.30G-ssec.3) The Authority may impose conditions on the display of the advertisement under the authorisation, including, for example, conditions about the following— the period for which the display is authorised under the approval; the circumstances in which the display is authorised under the approval; the persons who are authorised to display the advertisement under the approval; the types of advertisements that are authorised to be displayed under the approval.
(a) any effect of the advertisement on the organisation or staging of the event;
(b) whether or not there are any commercial arrangements about the advertisement with the Authority or the event’s organiser;
(c) whether or not the advertisement is consistent with other advertisements approved for the event and the arrangements mentioned in paragraph (b) ;
(d) any effect of the advertisement on how the facility is perceived by persons intending or likely to stage events at the facility in the future.
(a) the period for which the display is authorised under the approval;
(b) the circumstances in which the display is authorised under the approval;
(c) the persons who are authorised to display the advertisement under the approval;
(d) the types of advertisements that are authorised to be displayed under the approval.
pt.5
Miscellaneous provisions
Miscellaneous provisions
sec.31
Park land
sec.31 Park land
The Brisbane City Council must continue to hold the land described as lot 2 on Registered Plan B31553, County of Stanley, Parish of South Brisbane, for public park and road purposes and for no other purpose.
sec.32
Conduct on facility land
sec.32 Conduct on facility land
A person must not—
be disorderly or create a disturbance on facility land; or
without the Authority’s approval, enter on the part of facility land usually used by persons engaged in sport or entertainment; or
interfere with a person engaged in sport or entertainment on facility land.
Maximum penalty—
for paragraph (a) —20 penalty units;
for paragraph (b) —40 penalty units;
for paragraph (c) —80 penalty units.
s 32 amd 2005 No. 6 s 8 ; 2006 No. 53 s 4
(a) be disorderly or create a disturbance on facility land; or
(b) without the Authority’s approval, enter on the part of facility land usually used by persons engaged in sport or entertainment; or
(c) interfere with a person engaged in sport or entertainment on facility land.
(a) for paragraph (a) —20 penalty units;
(b) for paragraph (b) —40 penalty units;
(c) for paragraph (c) —80 penalty units.
sec.32A
Control of traffic on facility land
sec.32A Control of traffic on facility land
Schedule 1 has effect.
s 32A ins 2005 No. 6 s 9
sec.33
Regulation-making power
sec.33 Regulation-making power
The Governor in Council may make regulations under this Act.
A regulation may provide for all matters necessary for the implementation of a declaration, or the revocation of a declaration, of a major sports facility.
(sec.33-ssec.1) The Governor in Council may make regulations under this Act.
(sec.33-ssec.2) A regulation may provide for all matters necessary for the implementation of a declaration, or the revocation of a declaration, of a major sports facility.
pt.6
Repeals and transitional provisions
Repeals and transitional provisions
pt.6-div.1
Repeal, and transitional provisions for repeal, of Lang Park Trust Act 1994
Repeal, and transitional provisions for repeal, of Lang Park Trust Act 1994
sec.54
Act repealed
sec.54 Act repealed
The Lang Park Trust Act 1994 is repealed.
sec.55
Definitions for sdiv 2
sec.55 Definitions for sdiv 2
In this subdivision—
former authority means the former Lang Park Trust.
Redevelopment Authority means the Stadium Redevelopment Authority established under section 34.
repeal means the repeal of the Lang Park Trust Act 1994 .
repealed Act means the repealed Lang Park Trust Act 1994 .
sec.56
References to repealed Act and former authority
sec.56 References to repealed Act and former authority
In an Act or document, a reference to the repealed Act may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to this Act.
A reference in an Act or document to the former authority may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to the Redevelopment Authority.
(sec.56-ssec.1) In an Act or document, a reference to the repealed Act may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to this Act.
(sec.56-ssec.2) A reference in an Act or document to the former authority may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to the Redevelopment Authority.
sec.57
Redevelopment Authority is legal successor
sec.57 Redevelopment Authority is legal successor
The Redevelopment Authority is the successor in law of the former authority that ceased to exist on the repeal.
Sections 58 to 61 do not limit subsection (1).
(sec.57-ssec.1) The Redevelopment Authority is the successor in law of the former authority that ceased to exist on the repeal.
(sec.57-ssec.2) Sections 58 to 61 do not limit subsection (1).
sec.58
Assets and liabilities etc.
sec.58 Assets and liabilities etc.
On the repeal—
assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the repeal vest in the Redevelopment Authority; and
any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the repeal, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Redevelopment Authority and may be enforced against or by the Redevelopment Authority.
On and from the repeal, property that immediately before the repeal was held on trust by the former authority is vested in the Redevelopment Authority free from the trust.
The registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Redevelopment Authority, record the vesting of the property under this section in the Redevelopment Authority.
(sec.58-ssec.1) On the repeal— assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the repeal vest in the Redevelopment Authority; and any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the repeal, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Redevelopment Authority and may be enforced against or by the Redevelopment Authority.
(sec.58-ssec.2) On and from the repeal, property that immediately before the repeal was held on trust by the former authority is vested in the Redevelopment Authority free from the trust.
(sec.58-ssec.3) The registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Redevelopment Authority, record the vesting of the property under this section in the Redevelopment Authority.
(a) assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the repeal vest in the Redevelopment Authority; and
(b) any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the repeal, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Redevelopment Authority and may be enforced against or by the Redevelopment Authority.
sec.59
Employee’s rights and entitlements
sec.59 Employee’s rights and entitlements
This section applies to a person who immediately before the repeal was an employee of the former authority.
On the repeal, the person is taken to be employed by the Redevelopment Authority on the same conditions on which the person was employed by the former authority.
Also, the person—
keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and
is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and
if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme—
the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and
the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
Without limiting subsection (2), if an industrial instrument under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 applies to the person immediately before the repeal, the instrument continues to apply to the person.
Subsection (4) has effect subject to the Industrial Relations Act 1999 .
(sec.59-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who immediately before the repeal was an employee of the former authority.
(sec.59-ssec.2) On the repeal, the person is taken to be employed by the Redevelopment Authority on the same conditions on which the person was employed by the former authority.
(sec.59-ssec.3) Also, the person— keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme— the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
(sec.59-ssec.4) Without limiting subsection (2), if an industrial instrument under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 applies to the person immediately before the repeal, the instrument continues to apply to the person.
(sec.59-ssec.5) Subsection (4) has effect subject to the Industrial Relations Act 1999 .
(a) keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and
(b) is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and
(c) if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme— (i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and (ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
(i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and
(ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
(i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and
(ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
sec.60
Proceedings
sec.60 Proceedings
A proceeding that could have been started or continued by or against the former authority before the repeal may be started or continued by or against the Redevelopment Authority.
sec.61
Particular interests continue
sec.61 Particular interests continue
Subject to section 58(2), this Act does not affect any interest that a person had in the property of the former authority immediately before the repeal.
pt.6-div.2
Repeal, and transitional provisions for repeal of Brisbane Cricket Ground Act 1993
Repeal, and transitional provisions for repeal of Brisbane Cricket Ground Act 1993
sec.62
Act repealed
sec.62 Act repealed
The Brisbane Cricket Ground Act 1993 is repealed.
sec.63
Definitions for sdiv 2
sec.63 Definitions for sdiv 2
In this subdivision—
former authority means the former Brisbane Cricket Ground Trust.
repeal means the repeal of the Brisbane Cricket Ground Act 1993 .
repealed Act means the repealed Brisbane Cricket Ground Act 1993 .
sec.64
References to repealed Act and former authority
sec.64 References to repealed Act and former authority
In an Act or document, a reference to the repealed Act may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to this Act.
A reference in an Act or document to the former authority may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to the Authority.
(sec.64-ssec.1) In an Act or document, a reference to the repealed Act may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to this Act.
(sec.64-ssec.2) A reference in an Act or document to the former authority may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to the Authority.
sec.65
Authority is legal successor
sec.65 Authority is legal successor
The Authority is the successor in law of the former authority that ceased to exist on the repeal.
Sections 66 to 69 do not limit subsection (1).
(sec.65-ssec.1) The Authority is the successor in law of the former authority that ceased to exist on the repeal.
(sec.65-ssec.2) Sections 66 to 69 do not limit subsection (1).
sec.66
Assets and liabilities etc.
sec.66 Assets and liabilities etc.
On the repeal—
assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the repeal vest in the Authority; and
any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the repeal, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Authority and may be enforced against or by the Authority.
On and from the repeal, property that immediately before the repeal was held on trust by the former authority is vested in the Authority free from the trust.
The registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Authority, record the vesting of the property under this section in the Authority.
(sec.66-ssec.1) On the repeal— assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the repeal vest in the Authority; and any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the repeal, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Authority and may be enforced against or by the Authority.
(sec.66-ssec.2) On and from the repeal, property that immediately before the repeal was held on trust by the former authority is vested in the Authority free from the trust.
(sec.66-ssec.3) The registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Authority, record the vesting of the property under this section in the Authority.
(a) assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the repeal vest in the Authority; and
(b) any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the repeal, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Authority and may be enforced against or by the Authority.
sec.67
Employee’s rights and entitlements
sec.67 Employee’s rights and entitlements
This section applies to a person who immediately before the repeal was an employee of the former authority.
On the repeal, the person is taken to be employed by the Authority on the same conditions on which the person was employed by the former authority.
Also, the person—
keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and
is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and
if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme—
the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and
the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
Without limiting subsection (2), if an industrial instrument under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 applies to the person immediately before the repeal, the instrument continues to apply to the person.
Subsection (4) has effect subject to the Industrial Relations Act 1999 .
(sec.67-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who immediately before the repeal was an employee of the former authority.
(sec.67-ssec.2) On the repeal, the person is taken to be employed by the Authority on the same conditions on which the person was employed by the former authority.
(sec.67-ssec.3) Also, the person— keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme— the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
(sec.67-ssec.4) Without limiting subsection (2), if an industrial instrument under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 applies to the person immediately before the repeal, the instrument continues to apply to the person.
(sec.67-ssec.5) Subsection (4) has effect subject to the Industrial Relations Act 1999 .
(a) keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and
(b) is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and
(c) if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme— (i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and (ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
(i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and
(ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
(i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and
(ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
sec.68
Proceedings
sec.68 Proceedings
A proceeding that could have been started or continued by or against the former authority before the repeal may be started or continued by or against the Authority.
sec.69
Particular rights and interests continue
sec.69 Particular rights and interests continue
This Act does not affect—
any membership rights that a person had to the Brisbane Cricket Ground immediately before the repeal; and
subject to section 66(2), any interest that a person had in the property of the former authority immediately before the repeal.
(a) any membership rights that a person had to the Brisbane Cricket Ground immediately before the repeal; and
(b) subject to section 66(2), any interest that a person had in the property of the former authority immediately before the repeal.
sec.70
Declaration of Brisbane Cricket Ground as major sports facility
sec.70 Declaration of Brisbane Cricket Ground as major sports facility
Section 4(3) does not apply to the declaration of the Brisbane Cricket Ground as a major sports facility.
pt.6-div.3
Transitional provisions for expiry of part 5
Transitional provisions for expiry of part 5
sec.71
Definition for div 3
sec.71 Definition for div 3
In this division—
former authority means the former Stadium Redevelopment Authority.
sec.72
References to former authority
sec.72 References to former authority
A reference in an Act or document to the former authority may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to the Authority.
sec.73
Authority is legal successor
sec.73 Authority is legal successor
The Authority is the successor in law of the former authority that ceased to exist on the expiry of part 5.
Sections 74 to 76 do not limit subsection (1).
(sec.73-ssec.1) The Authority is the successor in law of the former authority that ceased to exist on the expiry of part 5.
(sec.73-ssec.2) Sections 74 to 76 do not limit subsection (1).
sec.74
Assets and liabilities etc.
sec.74 Assets and liabilities etc.
On the expiry of part 5—
assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the expiry vest in the Authority; and
any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the expiry, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Authority and may be enforced against or by the Authority.
The registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Authority, record the vesting of the property under this section in the Authority.
(sec.74-ssec.1) On the expiry of part 5— assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the expiry vest in the Authority; and any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the expiry, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Authority and may be enforced against or by the Authority.
(sec.74-ssec.2) The registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Authority, record the vesting of the property under this section in the Authority.
(a) assets and liabilities of the former authority immediately before the expiry vest in the Authority; and
(b) any contracts entered into by or on behalf of the former authority and all guarantees, undertakings and securities given by or on behalf of the former authority, in force immediately before the expiry, are taken to have been entered into or given by or to the Authority and may be enforced against or by the Authority.
sec.75
Employee’s rights and entitlements
sec.75 Employee’s rights and entitlements
This section applies to a person who immediately before the expiry of part 5 was an employee of the former authority.
On the expiry, the person is taken to be employed by the Authority on the same conditions on which the person was employed by the former authority.
Also, the person—
keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and
is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and
if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme—
the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and
the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
(sec.75-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who immediately before the expiry of part 5 was an employee of the former authority.
(sec.75-ssec.2) On the expiry, the person is taken to be employed by the Authority on the same conditions on which the person was employed by the former authority.
(sec.75-ssec.3) Also, the person— keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme— the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
(a) keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and
(b) is entitled to receive long service, recreation and sick leave and any similar entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as an employee of the former authority; and
(c) if the person is a member of a superannuation scheme— (i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and (ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
(i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and
(ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
(i) the person keeps all entitlements accrued or accruing to the person as a member of the scheme; and
(ii) the person’s membership of the scheme is not affected.
sec.76
Proceedings
sec.76 Proceedings
A proceeding that could have been started or continued by or against the former authority before the expiry of part 5 may be started or continued by or against the Authority.
sec.77
Declaration of Suncorp Metway Stadium as major sports facility
sec.77 Declaration of Suncorp Metway Stadium as major sports facility
Section 4(3)(a) does not apply to the declaration of the Suncorp Metway Stadium as a major sports facility.
pt.6-div.4
sec.78
Section sec.78
s 78 ins 2005 No. 6 s 10
om 2013 No. 39 s 109 sch 2
pt.6-div.5
sec.79
Section sec.79
s 79 ins 2006 No. 53 s 6
om 2013 No. 39 s 109 sch 2
pt.6-div.6
sec.80
Section sec.80
s 80 ins 2007 No. 20 s 32
om 2016 No. 56 s 31
sec.81
Section sec.81
s 81 ins 2007 No. 20 s 32
om 2016 No. 56 s 31
pt.6-div.7
Transitional provisions for Major Sports Facilities Amendment Act 2008
Transitional provisions for Major Sports Facilities Amendment Act 2008
sec.82
Change of name does not affect legal personality etc.
sec.82 Change of name does not affect legal personality etc.
The change of name of the Authority from ‘Major Sports Facilities Authority’ to ‘Stadiums Queensland’ does not—
affect the entity’s legal personality or identity; or
affect a right, entitlement or liability of the Authority or anyone else; or
make legal proceedings by or against the Authority defective.
Without limiting subsection (1), the change of name of the Authority does not affect any right, entitlement, liability or benefit the Authority would have had or enjoyed apart from the change of name.
In addition, but without limiting subsection (1), a legal proceeding that could have been started or continued by or against the Authority under its former name may be started or continued by or against it under its new name.
s 82 ins 2008 No. 15 s 8
(sec.82-ssec.1) The change of name of the Authority from ‘Major Sports Facilities Authority’ to ‘Stadiums Queensland’ does not— affect the entity’s legal personality or identity; or affect a right, entitlement or liability of the Authority or anyone else; or make legal proceedings by or against the Authority defective.
(sec.82-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1), the change of name of the Authority does not affect any right, entitlement, liability or benefit the Authority would have had or enjoyed apart from the change of name.
(sec.82-ssec.3) In addition, but without limiting subsection (1), a legal proceeding that could have been started or continued by or against the Authority under its former name may be started or continued by or against it under its new name.
(a) affect the entity’s legal personality or identity; or
(b) affect a right, entitlement or liability of the Authority or anyone else; or
(c) make legal proceedings by or against the Authority defective.
sec.83
References to Major Sports Facilities Authority
sec.83 References to Major Sports Facilities Authority
A reference in an Act or document to the Major Sports Facilities Authority may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to Stadiums Queensland.
s 83 ins 2008 No. 15 s 8
sec.84
Recording Authority’s changed name in register
sec.84 Recording Authority’s changed name in register
The registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Authority in the appropriate form, and on payment of any fee, record in the register, for any property vested in the Authority, the change of the name of the Authority from ‘Major Sports Facilities Authority’ to ‘Stadiums Queensland’.
In this section—
registrar of titles means a public official or authority responsible for registering title to land and dealings affecting land.
s 84 ins 2008 No. 15 s 8
(sec.84-ssec.1) The registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in property must, if asked by the Authority in the appropriate form, and on payment of any fee, record in the register, for any property vested in the Authority, the change of the name of the Authority from ‘Major Sports Facilities Authority’ to ‘Stadiums Queensland’.
(sec.84-ssec.2) In this section— registrar of titles means a public official or authority responsible for registering title to land and dealings affecting land.
pt.6-div.8
Transitional provisions for Major Sports Facilities Amendment Act 2022
Transitional provisions for Major Sports Facilities Amendment Act 2022
sec.85
Existing Governor in Council approvals
sec.85 Existing Governor in Council approvals
This section applies if—
before the commencement, the Governor in Council approved the Authority exercising a power mentioned in section 8(3) or (3A) or 9(1); and
immediately before the commencement—
the Governor in Council’s approval was still in effect; and
the power had not been exercised.
On the commencement, the Governor in Council’s approval is taken to be an approval given by the Minister.
s 85 ins 2022 No. 26 s 10
(sec.85-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, the Governor in Council approved the Authority exercising a power mentioned in section 8(3) or (3A) or 9(1); and immediately before the commencement— the Governor in Council’s approval was still in effect; and the power had not been exercised.
(sec.85-ssec.2) On the commencement, the Governor in Council’s approval is taken to be an approval given by the Minister.
(a) before the commencement, the Governor in Council approved the Authority exercising a power mentioned in section 8(3) or (3A) or 9(1); and
(b) immediately before the commencement— (i) the Governor in Council’s approval was still in effect; and (ii) the power had not been exercised.
(i) the Governor in Council’s approval was still in effect; and
(ii) the power had not been exercised.
(i) the Governor in Council’s approval was still in effect; and
(ii) the power had not been exercised.
sec.86
Existing requests for Governor in Council approval
sec.86 Existing requests for Governor in Council approval
This section applies if—
before the commencement, the Authority asked the Governor in Council for approval to exercise a power mentioned in section 8(3) or (3A) or 9(1); and
immediately before the commencement, the request had not been decided.
The Governor in Council may continue to decide the request.
If the Governor in Council approves the request, the approval is taken to be an approval given by the Minister.
s 86 ins 2022 No. 26 s 10
(sec.86-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, the Authority asked the Governor in Council for approval to exercise a power mentioned in section 8(3) or (3A) or 9(1); and immediately before the commencement, the request had not been decided.
(sec.86-ssec.2) The Governor in Council may continue to decide the request.
(sec.86-ssec.3) If the Governor in Council approves the request, the approval is taken to be an approval given by the Minister.
(a) before the commencement, the Authority asked the Governor in Council for approval to exercise a power mentioned in section 8(3) or (3A) or 9(1); and
(b) immediately before the commencement, the request had not been decided.
sec.87
Existing directors
sec.87 Existing directors
A person who holds office as a director immediately before the commencement may continue as a director after the commencement despite section 14(1).
s 87 ins 2022 No. 26 s 10
pt.6-div.9
Transitional provisions for Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026
Transitional provisions for Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026
sec.88
Definitions for division
sec.88 Definitions for division
In this division—
former , in relation to a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.
new , in relation to a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force from the commencement.
s 88 ins 2026 No. 3 s 32
sec.89
Chairperson
sec.89 Chairperson
This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person held office as chairperson under former section 13(2).
From the commencement, the person is taken to hold office as chairperson under new section 17.
s 89 ins 2026 No. 3 s 32
(sec.89-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person held office as chairperson under former section 13(2).
(sec.89-ssec.2) From the commencement, the person is taken to hold office as chairperson under new section 17.
sec.90
Application of ss 17AA and 17AC
sec.90 Application of ss 17AA and 17AC
New sections 17AA and 17AC apply in relation to a director holding office after the commencement, whether the director was appointed before or after the commencement.
s 90 ins 2026 No. 3 s 32
sch.1-pt.1
Authorised persons
Authorised persons
sch.1-sec.1
Appointment
sch.1-sec.1 Appointment
The Authority may, in writing, appoint a person who the Authority is satisfied has the necessary training, or knowledge and experience, to be an authorised person under this Act.
sch 1 s 1 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12
sch.1-sec.2
Limitation of authorised person’s powers
sch.1-sec.2 Limitation of authorised person’s powers
The powers of an authorised person may be limited—
under a condition of appointment; or
by written notice of the Authority given to the authorised person.
Notice under subsection (1) (b) may be given orally, but must be confirmed in writing as soon as possible.
sch 1 s 2 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12
(sch.1-sec.2-ssec.1) The powers of an authorised person may be limited— under a condition of appointment; or by written notice of the Authority given to the authorised person.
(sch.1-sec.2-ssec.2) Notice under subsection (1) (b) may be given orally, but must be confirmed in writing as soon as possible.
(a) under a condition of appointment; or
(b) by written notice of the Authority given to the authorised person.
sch.1-sec.3
Terms of appointment
sch.1-sec.3 Terms of appointment
An authorised person holds office on the conditions stated in the instrument of appointment.
An authorised person—
if the appointment provides for a term of appointment—ceases to hold office as an authorised person at the end of the term; and
may resign by signed notice given to the Authority.
sch 1 s 3 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12
(sch.1-sec.3-ssec.1) An authorised person holds office on the conditions stated in the instrument of appointment.
(sch.1-sec.3-ssec.2) An authorised person— if the appointment provides for a term of appointment—ceases to hold office as an authorised person at the end of the term; and may resign by signed notice given to the Authority.
(a) if the appointment provides for a term of appointment—ceases to hold office as an authorised person at the end of the term; and
(b) may resign by signed notice given to the Authority.
sch.1-sec.4
Identity cards
sch.1-sec.4 Identity cards
The Authority must issue an identity card to each authorised person.
The identity card must—
contain a recent photograph of the authorised person; and
be in a form approved by the Authority; and
be signed by the authorised person.
A person who ceases to be an authorised person must, as soon as practicable, return the person’s identity card to the Authority, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not returning it.
Maximum penalty for subsection (3) —10 penalty units.
sch 1 s 4 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12
(sch.1-sec.4-ssec.1) The Authority must issue an identity card to each authorised person.
(sch.1-sec.4-ssec.2) The identity card must— contain a recent photograph of the authorised person; and be in a form approved by the Authority; and be signed by the authorised person.
(sch.1-sec.4-ssec.3) A person who ceases to be an authorised person must, as soon as practicable, return the person’s identity card to the Authority, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not returning it. Maximum penalty for subsection (3) —10 penalty units.
(a) contain a recent photograph of the authorised person; and
(b) be in a form approved by the Authority; and
(c) be signed by the authorised person.
sch.1-sec.5
Proof of authority
sch.1-sec.5 Proof of authority
An authorised person may exercise a power under this Act in relation to someone else only if the authorised person—
first produces his or her identity card for inspection by the other person; or
has his or her identity card displayed so that it is clearly visible.
If, for any reason, it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1) , the authorised person must produce the identity card for inspection by the person at the first reasonable opportunity.
If subsection (2) is relevant and is complied with by an authorised person, the exercise of a power in relation to someone else by the authorised person is not invalid merely because of subsection (1) .
sch 1 s 5 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12
(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.1) An authorised person may exercise a power under this Act in relation to someone else only if the authorised person— first produces his or her identity card for inspection by the other person; or has his or her identity card displayed so that it is clearly visible.
(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.2) If, for any reason, it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1) , the authorised person must produce the identity card for inspection by the person at the first reasonable opportunity.
(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.3) If subsection (2) is relevant and is complied with by an authorised person, the exercise of a power in relation to someone else by the authorised person is not invalid merely because of subsection (1) .
(a) first produces his or her identity card for inspection by the other person; or
(b) has his or her identity card displayed so that it is clearly visible.
sch.1-pt.2
Traffic control
Traffic control
sch.1-sec.6
Persons authorised to control traffic on facility land
sch.1-sec.6 Persons authorised to control traffic on facility land
An authorised person may control traffic on facility land and, for this purpose, may give directions to persons on the land.
A person must not fail to comply with a direction given under subsection (1) , unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not complying with it.
Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —10 penalty units.
sch 1 s 6 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12
(sch.1-sec.6-ssec.1) An authorised person may control traffic on facility land and, for this purpose, may give directions to persons on the land.
(sch.1-sec.6-ssec.2) A person must not fail to comply with a direction given under subsection (1) , unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not complying with it. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —10 penalty units.
sch.1-sec.7
Regulatory notice
sch.1-sec.7 Regulatory notice
The Authority may erect or display at or near any vehicular entrance to facility land, a notice (a regulatory notice ) regulating the driving, parking or standing of vehicles on the land, including, for example—
fixing a maximum speed limit; or
indicating a pedestrian crossing; or
indicating a place where the driving, parking or standing of a vehicle is restricted or prohibited.
A person on facility land must comply with a regulatory notice, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not complying with it.
Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
A regulatory notice—
must state the limits of the area to which the notice applies; and
may state that a contravention of a requirement of the notice is an offence against the Act and the penalty for the offence.
Without limiting subsection (1) , the Authority may erect and display regulatory notices in the form of official traffic signs.
Evidence that a notice purporting to be a regulatory notice was erected or displayed at a place mentioned in subsection (1) is evidence that the notice was a regulatory notice erected or displayed by the Authority.
A regulatory notice erected or displayed under this section must be easily visible to passers-by.
sch 1 s 7 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12
(sch.1-sec.7-ssec.1) The Authority may erect or display at or near any vehicular entrance to facility land, a notice (a regulatory notice ) regulating the driving, parking or standing of vehicles on the land, including, for example— fixing a maximum speed limit; or indicating a pedestrian crossing; or indicating a place where the driving, parking or standing of a vehicle is restricted or prohibited.
(sch.1-sec.7-ssec.2) A person on facility land must comply with a regulatory notice, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not complying with it. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
(sch.1-sec.7-ssec.3) A regulatory notice— must state the limits of the area to which the notice applies; and may state that a contravention of a requirement of the notice is an offence against the Act and the penalty for the offence.
(sch.1-sec.7-ssec.4) Without limiting subsection (1) , the Authority may erect and display regulatory notices in the form of official traffic signs.
(sch.1-sec.7-ssec.5) Evidence that a notice purporting to be a regulatory notice was erected or displayed at a place mentioned in subsection (1) is evidence that the notice was a regulatory notice erected or displayed by the Authority.
(sch.1-sec.7-ssec.6) A regulatory notice erected or displayed under this section must be easily visible to passers-by.
(a) fixing a maximum speed limit; or
(b) indicating a pedestrian crossing; or
(c) indicating a place where the driving, parking or standing of a vehicle is restricted or prohibited.
(a) must state the limits of the area to which the notice applies; and
(b) may state that a contravention of a requirement of the notice is an offence against the Act and the penalty for the offence.
sch.1-sec.8
Information notices
sch.1-sec.8 Information notices
This section applies if a regulatory notice does not state that a contravention of a requirement of the notice is an offence against this Act and the penalty for the offence.
The Authority must erect or display at or near each vehicular entrance to facility land to which the regulatory notice relates, and other places the Authority considers appropriate, information notices stating that a contravention of a requirement of a regulatory notice is an offence and the penalty for the offence.
An information notice may contain any other information the Authority considers appropriate.
An information notice erected or displayed under this section must be easily visible to passers-by.
In this section—
regulatory notice does not include an official traffic sign.
sch 1 s 8 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12
(sch.1-sec.8-ssec.1) This section applies if a regulatory notice does not state that a contravention of a requirement of the notice is an offence against this Act and the penalty for the offence.
(sch.1-sec.8-ssec.2) The Authority must erect or display at or near each vehicular entrance to facility land to which the regulatory notice relates, and other places the Authority considers appropriate, information notices stating that a contravention of a requirement of a regulatory notice is an offence and the penalty for the offence.
(sch.1-sec.8-ssec.3) An information notice may contain any other information the Authority considers appropriate.
(sch.1-sec.8-ssec.4) An information notice erected or displayed under this section must be easily visible to passers-by.
(sch.1-sec.8-ssec.5) In this section— regulatory notice does not include an official traffic sign.
sch.1-sec.9
Removal and detention of illegally parked or abandoned vehicles
sch.1-sec.9 Removal and detention of illegally parked or abandoned vehicles
An authorised person may seize, remove and hold a vehicle that the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds—
is parked in contravention of a regulatory notice; or
is abandoned.
The vehicle must be held at a safe place.
An authorised person may exercise the powers given under subsection (1) (a) only if—
the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that it is necessary or desirable to seize and remove the vehicle having regard to the safety and convenience of traffic on facility land; and
the authorised person—
can not immediately locate the driver of the vehicle; or
believes on reasonable grounds that the driver of the vehicle is not willing or able to remove the vehicle immediately.
As soon as is practicable and no later than 14 days after the vehicle is seized, the Authority must give to the owner of the vehicle a written notice stating how the owner may recover the vehicle.
If the owner can not be ascertained or located within 14 days after the vehicle is seized, the notice may be given by publishing it in a newspaper circulating generally in the State.
If the vehicle was parked in contravention of a regulatory notice, the owner of the vehicle must pay to the Authority the amount demanded by it for the cost of seizing, removing, holding and returning the vehicle.
In this section—
vehicle includes a part of the vehicle and anything attached to, or contained in, the vehicle.
sch 1 s 9 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12
(sch.1-sec.9-ssec.1) An authorised person may seize, remove and hold a vehicle that the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds— is parked in contravention of a regulatory notice; or is abandoned.
(sch.1-sec.9-ssec.2) The vehicle must be held at a safe place.
(sch.1-sec.9-ssec.3) An authorised person may exercise the powers given under subsection (1) (a) only if— the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that it is necessary or desirable to seize and remove the vehicle having regard to the safety and convenience of traffic on facility land; and the authorised person— can not immediately locate the driver of the vehicle; or believes on reasonable grounds that the driver of the vehicle is not willing or able to remove the vehicle immediately.
(sch.1-sec.9-ssec.4) As soon as is practicable and no later than 14 days after the vehicle is seized, the Authority must give to the owner of the vehicle a written notice stating how the owner may recover the vehicle.
(sch.1-sec.9-ssec.5) If the owner can not be ascertained or located within 14 days after the vehicle is seized, the notice may be given by publishing it in a newspaper circulating generally in the State.
(sch.1-sec.9-ssec.6) If the vehicle was parked in contravention of a regulatory notice, the owner of the vehicle must pay to the Authority the amount demanded by it for the cost of seizing, removing, holding and returning the vehicle.
(sch.1-sec.9-ssec.7) In this section— vehicle includes a part of the vehicle and anything attached to, or contained in, the vehicle.
(a) is parked in contravention of a regulatory notice; or
(b) is abandoned.
(a) the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that it is necessary or desirable to seize and remove the vehicle having regard to the safety and convenience of traffic on facility land; and
(b) the authorised person— (i) can not immediately locate the driver of the vehicle; or (ii) believes on reasonable grounds that the driver of the vehicle is not willing or able to remove the vehicle immediately.
(i) can not immediately locate the driver of the vehicle; or
(ii) believes on reasonable grounds that the driver of the vehicle is not willing or able to remove the vehicle immediately.
(i) can not immediately locate the driver of the vehicle; or
(ii) believes on reasonable grounds that the driver of the vehicle is not willing or able to remove the vehicle immediately.
sch.1-sec.10
Disposal of unclaimed vehicles
sch.1-sec.10 Disposal of unclaimed vehicles
This section applies if the owner of a seized vehicle does not recover the vehicle within 2 months after notice is given to the owner under section 9 (4) or (5) .
After publishing a notice in a newspaper circulating generally in the State, the Authority may sell the vehicle by public auction.
The notice must—
identify the vehicle; and
state that the vehicle is to be sold by auction; and
state how the owner may recover the vehicle before the auction; and
state the time and place of the auction.
Compensation is not recoverable against the Authority because of the sale of a vehicle under this section.
In this section—
vehicle includes a part of the vehicle and anything attached to, or contained in, the vehicle.
sch 1 s 10 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12
(sch.1-sec.10-ssec.1) This section applies if the owner of a seized vehicle does not recover the vehicle within 2 months after notice is given to the owner under section 9 (4) or (5) .
(sch.1-sec.10-ssec.2) After publishing a notice in a newspaper circulating generally in the State, the Authority may sell the vehicle by public auction.
(sch.1-sec.10-ssec.3) The notice must— identify the vehicle; and state that the vehicle is to be sold by auction; and state how the owner may recover the vehicle before the auction; and state the time and place of the auction.
(sch.1-sec.10-ssec.4) Compensation is not recoverable against the Authority because of the sale of a vehicle under this section.
(sch.1-sec.10-ssec.5) In this section— vehicle includes a part of the vehicle and anything attached to, or contained in, the vehicle.
(a) identify the vehicle; and
(b) state that the vehicle is to be sold by auction; and
(c) state how the owner may recover the vehicle before the auction; and
(d) state the time and place of the auction.
sch.1-sec.11
Application of proceeds of sale
sch.1-sec.11 Application of proceeds of sale
The proceeds of the sale must be applied in the following order—
in payment of the reasonable expenses incurred in the sale;
in payment of the reasonable cost of seizing, removing and holding the vehicle;
if there is an amount owing to a person under a security interest registered for the vehicle under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) —in payment of the amount owing to the holder of the security interest;
in payment of any balance to the owner.
A secured party can not enforce any security interest in the proceeds of sale against an entity to whom an amount is payable under subsection (1) (a) or (b) .
Compensation is not recoverable against the Authority because of a payment under this section.
In this section—
secured party has the meaning given by the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) , section 10 .
sch 1 s 11 ins 2005 No. 6 s 12
amd 2010 No. 44 s 66
(sch.1-sec.11-ssec.1) The proceeds of the sale must be applied in the following order— in payment of the reasonable expenses incurred in the sale; in payment of the reasonable cost of seizing, removing and holding the vehicle; if there is an amount owing to a person under a security interest registered for the vehicle under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) —in payment of the amount owing to the holder of the security interest; in payment of any balance to the owner.
(sch.1-sec.11-ssec.2) A secured party can not enforce any security interest in the proceeds of sale against an entity to whom an amount is payable under subsection (1) (a) or (b) .
(sch.1-sec.11-ssec.3) Compensation is not recoverable against the Authority because of a payment under this section.
(sch.1-sec.11-ssec.4) In this section— secured party has the meaning given by the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) , section 10 .
(a) in payment of the reasonable expenses incurred in the sale;
(b) in payment of the reasonable cost of seizing, removing and holding the vehicle;
(c) if there is an amount owing to a person under a security interest registered for the vehicle under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) —in payment of the amount owing to the holder of the security interest;
(d) in payment of any balance to the owner.
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pt.1 Preliminary
Preliminary
sec.1 Short title
sec.1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the Major Sports Facilities Act 2001 .
Section sec.2
s 2 om 2005 No. 6 s 3
sec.3 Definitions
sec.3 Definitions
The dictionary in schedule 2 defines particular words used in this Act.
s 3 amd 2005 No. 6 s 4
pt.2 Major sports facilities
Major sports facilities
sec.4 Declaration of major sports facilities
sec.4 Declaration of major sports facilities
A regulation may declare a facility that has the capacity to stage national or international sports, recreational or entertainment events, or special events, to be a major sports facility.
On the making of the declaration, property in the facility vests in the Authority.
However, the declaration—
may be made only with the agreement of the person who is the owner of the facility; and
does not affect any interest that another person had in the facility immediately before its making.
s 4 amd 2006 No. 14 s 4
(sec.4-ssec.1) A regulation may declare a facility that has the capacity to stage national or international sports, recreational or entertainment events, or special events, to be a major sports facility.
(sec.4-ssec.2) On the making of the declaration, property in the facility vests in the Authority.
(sec.4-ssec.3) However, the declaration— may be made only with the agreement of the person who is the owner of the facility; and does not affect any interest that another person had in the facility immediately before its making.
(a) may be made only with the agreement of the person who is the owner of the facility; and
(b) does not affect any interest that another person had in the facility immediately before its making.
pt.3 Stadiums Queensland
Stadiums Queensland
pt.3-div.1 Establishment, functions and powers of Authority
Establishment, functions and powers of Authority
sec.5 Establishment of Authority
sec.5 Establishment of Authority
Stadiums Queensland (the Authority ) is established.
s 5 amd 2008 No. 15 s 5
sec.6 Legal status of Authority
sec.6 Legal status of Authority
The Authority—
is a body corporate; and
has a seal; and
may sue and be sued in its corporate name.
The Authority does not represent the State.
See section 26 in relation to the application of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .
s 6 amd 2026 No. 3 s 36 sch 1
(sec.6-ssec.1) The Authority— is a body corporate; and has a seal; and may sue and be sued in its corporate name.
(sec.6-ssec.2) The Authority does not represent the State.
Establishes a board to govern the Authority, with up to seven directors appointed by the Governor in Council on Ministerial recommendation and with minimum qualification/experience requirements for candidates (s 10-12).
Creates controls over behaviour on facility land, including specific offences for disorderly conduct, unauthorised entry to playing areas and interference with participants (s 32), and gives authorised persons powers to manage traffic, post regulatory notices and remove illegally parked or abandoned vehicles (schedule 1).
Contains event-specific carve-outs and authorisations: a statutory pathway for prescribed special events to be a lawful use despite planning, local law and some liquor/noise regulation (s 30A); a specific head-count limit and planning override for major sport events at Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) (ss 30AL-30AN); controls on ticket resale with a 10% premium cap (s 30C); and temporary restrictions on outdoor and airspace advertising around major events, with a permitting regime administered by the Authority (ss 30D-30G, 30E).
Incorporates transitional provisions for repeals of earlier trusts/Acts and successor arrangements, and makes the Authority subject to the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 (s 26, pt 6 provisions).
The Act also creates mechanisms for ministerial oversight and direction. The Minister may give written directions about the Authority’s functions and powers if satisfied it is in the public interest; the Minister may require provision of commercial-in-confidence information, must consult the board before directing, and the Authority must comply and report directions and compliance in its annual report (s 9A). The Act thereby sets a legislative structure combining corporate-style autonomy and commercial obligations with executive controls over certain property transactions, event authorisations and strategic direction.
The Act interacts with other regulatory regimes by expressly displacing, for declared or prescribed events, certain obligations under the Planning Act, development approvals and specified noise control and local law provisions (see s 30A and ss 30AL-30AN). The Financial Accountability Act and Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act apply to the Authority (s 26).
For a practitioner or public entity, the Act is primarily about ownership and governance of premium event venues, regulatory exemptions to enable large events, controls over commercial activity linked to events (resale and advertising) and a governance architecture that mixes managerial autonomy with ministerial approval points and reporting obligations (ss 4, 7-9, 9A, 30A, 30C, 30F-30G).
Main concepts
Major sports facility, declaration and vesting of property
The Act permits a regulation to declare a facility able to stage national/international sport, recreation or entertainment events, or special events, to be a major sports facility; on declaration, property in the facility vests in the Authority (s 4(1)-(2)). The declaration requires the owner’s agreement and does not affect any other person’s interest that existed immediately before the declaration (s 4(3)).
Authority: functions and commercial imperative
Stadiums Queensland is a body corporate (s 5, s 6(1)). Its functions include managing, operating, using and promoting major sports facilities and facility land, undertaking development of facilities and associated infrastructure, and providing services in relation to other department-held facilities used for sport, recreation, entertainment or special events (s 7(1)(a)-(c)). The Authority must perform its functions consistently with sound commercial principles and with regard to tenants’ requirements (s 7(2)).
Powers and limits on property dealings
The Authority has the powers of a natural person to contract, acquire and deal with property, engage agents and consultants, charge for services and do anything necessary or convenient for its functions (s 8(1)). However, acquisition and disposal of certain property interests are conditioned on prior Ministerial written approval: acquiring an existing sports/recreation/entertainment facility for declaration or acquiring freehold land for development (s 8(3), (3A)); and a prohibition on the Authority selling an estate in fee simple in facility land without the Minister’s prior written approval (s 9(1)-(2)). The Authority’s property may not be distributed among tenants (s 9(4)).
Governance architecture
The Authority is governed by a board of up to seven directors appointed by Governor in Council on Minister recommendation (s 10-12). Directors must have specified qualifications or experience in listed areas (asset management, construction, commercial operations, event promotion, finance, law, property development, sports administration) or other relevant knowledge (s 12). Directors are part-time, remunerated and appointed for terms not exceeding three years (ss 15-16). The board sets objectives, strategies and policies and ensures proper performance of Authority functions (s 11).
Ministerial directions and reporting
The Minister can give written directions to the Authority about performance of functions or exercise of powers if satisfied it is in the public interest, may require commercial-in-confidence information, must consult the board before giving a direction and the Authority must comply (s 9A). Directions and compliance must be summarised in the Authority’s annual report (s 9A(5)).
Event-specific regulatory adjustments
s 30A: The use of a major sports facility for a special event prescribed by regulation is a lawful use despite the Planning Act, local planning instruments, development approvals, the Liquor Act (to the extent it applies in relation to noise), and local laws concerning noise (s 30A(2)). The Minister/regulation may also prescribe noise-related conditions to ensure compliance with the environmental duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 to the extent it applies to noise (s 30A(3)-(4)).
ss 30AL-30AN: For Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) the Act defines a major sport event (s 30AL) and declares that, subject to certain development approval conditions excepted out, use for up to 24 major sport events per year is lawful despite relevant development approval conditions and planning schemes (s 30AN).
Commercial controls tied to events
Ticket resale: Part 4A caps resale of tickets at no more than 10% above the original ticket price, applies within and outside Queensland, and creates penalties for breach (s 30C). The cap does not apply to fundraising resales by non-profit organisations and does not itself authorise resale (ss 30C(1)-(3)).
Advertising: The Act defines broad classes of advertisement and captures airborne and drone advertising (s 30D). The Governor in Council may declare events and restricted advertising periods (s 30E). During restricted periods it is an offence to display advertising in airspace or on structures within sight of a facility unless authorised by the Authority; the Authority may authorise displays on written application, taking into account effects on event organisation, existing commercial arrangements, consistency with other approved advertisements and the facility’s perception by prospective event holders; the Authority may impose conditions on authorisations (ss 30F-30G).
On-facility enforcement and traffic control
The schedule creates a framework for authorised persons (appointed by the Authority with identity cards, sch 1 s 1-5) to control traffic on facility land, erect regulatory notices and information notices, and to seize, remove and detain illegally parked or abandoned vehicles with statutory processes for notice, sale and application of sale proceeds (sch 1 ss 6-11). Penalties are attached to failure to comply with lawful directions and regulatory notices (sch 1).
Interface with finance, planning and other statutes
The Authority is a statutory body for the purposes of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 (s 26). The Act expressly modifies or displaces aspects of planning, environmental noise regulation and local law within the tightly described contexts of declared major sports facility events and prescribed special events (s 30A; ss 30AL-30AN).
Transitional and repeals
The Act contains detailed transitional provisions for repeals of earlier trust Acts and for successor treatment of assets, liabilities, contracts and employee rights and entitlements (pt 6). It also records the change of the Authority’s name to Stadiums Queensland and requires registers to record the name change on request (ss 82-84).
Definitions and source documents
The Act points to a dictionary in schedule 2 for particular definitions (s 3). Several sections contain their own definitions (e.g. s 30B for ticket resale; s 30D for advertising).
These are the structural concepts on which the Act’s mechanics rest: statutory ownership via declaration and vesting, a commercial façade for venue management, ministerial checks for major property moves, event-specific regulatory carve-outs primarily aimed at enabling large events, and event-linked commercial controls (tickets and advertising) enforceable by penalties.
Who it affects
Owners and prospective owners of facilities
The Act allows a regulation to declare a facility to be a major sports facility only with the owner’s agreement; on declaration property vests in the Authority (s 4(1)-(3)). Facility owners therefore face the decision whether to agree to a declaration, and, if they agree, transfer of legal title will occur (s 4). Certain specific declarations (e.g. the Brisbane Cricket Ground and Suncorp Metway Stadium) contain express transitional or carve-out provisions in pt 6 (ss 70, 77).
Stadiums Queensland (the Authority) and its board
The Authority is the central decision-maker for declared facilities (s 5, s 7). The board (up to seven directors, s 12) sets objectives and ensures proper, efficient performance of the Authority’s functions (s 11). Board members and prospective appointees are affected by the qualification/experience requirements (s 12), appointment and term provisions (ss 15-17), disqualification rules (s 17AA), criminal-history information process (s 17A), duties to disclose new convictions (s 17C), and confidentiality rules on criminal-history information (s 17D).
Tenants and event organisers
Tenants of facilities must be considered by the Authority when it performs its functions (s 7(2)). Event organisers will be affected by the Act’s event-specific provisions: use of facilities for prescribed special events is expressly a lawful use despite planning and local law constraints if prescribed conditions are met (s 30A); Brisbane Stadium has a specific cap on "major sport events" (no more than 24 per year) exempted from certain development approval conditions (ss 30AL-30AN). Event organisers who wish to display advertising in nearby airspace or structures during restricted advertising periods must seek authorisation from the Authority (s 30G).
Advertisers and outdoor/airspace rights holders
The Act regulates advertising visible from facilities during restricted advertising periods (ss 30D-30G). Advertisers (including drone operators, s 30D) and owners of adjacent structures may not display advertisements within sight of a facility in a restricted period unless authorised (s 30F), and face a maximum penalty of 700 penalty units for unauthorised displays (s 30F(1)). The Authority’s authorisation process evaluates commercial arrangements and consistency with other approved advertisements (s 30G(2)(b)-(c)).
Ticket purchasers, resellers and secondary markets
Part 4A restricts resale prices for tickets to major sports facility events to not more than 10% above the original ticket price and applies both inside and outside Queensland (s 30C(1)). Individuals and corporations contravening that obligation face statutory penalties (s 30C(1)-(1A)). Non-profit organisations reselling tickets for fundraising are exempt (s 30C(2)). The Act also clarifies that it does not itself authorise resale (s 30C(3)) and that offering a public sale forum that is used in contravention does not by itself make the forum provider liable under that section (s 30C(4)).
Local government, planning authorities and regulators
The Act displaces parts of the Planning Act, local planning instruments and some local laws in narrow circumstances for prescribed special events and declared events at major sports facilities (s 30A(2)). For Brisbane Stadium it expressly overrides the relevant development approval condition and other planning instruments for up to 24 major sport events per year (s 30AN(1)-(2)). Local governments and planning authorities therefore face reduced regulatory reach for specified events when the Act applies.
Minister and Governor in Council
The Minister retains approval powers over specified acquisitions and disposals (s 8(3), (3A); s 9(1)) and a statutory power to direct the Authority when satisfied it is in the public interest (s 9A). The Governor in Council has roles in director appointment (s 12) and may declare events and periods as "declared events" and restricted advertising periods by gazette notice (s 30E), though many other approvals are now squarely Ministerial in later amendments (see transitional provisions ss 85-86).
Authorised persons, security, and the public using facility land
The Authority may appoint authorised persons with identity cards to exercise powers on facility land, including traffic control and seizure/removal of vehicles (schedule 1 ss 1-5, 6-11). Members of the public and participants on facility land are subject to conduct offences (s 32) and must comply with regulatory notices (sch 1 s 7) and directions (sch 1 s 6).
Employees of predecessor trusts and transitional actors
The repeals and transitional provisions in pt 6 transfer assets, liabilities, contracts and employee entitlements from former trusts to the Authority or Redevelopment Authority and preserve employment conditions, accrued leave and superannuation entitlements (pt 6, e.g. ss 58-59, 66-69). Employees of former authorities are therefore protected in the transition.
Other Commonwealth or State frameworks
Corporations Act disqualification for company managers is referenced in director disqualification provisions (s 17AA(3)). The Act references the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) when applying proceeds of sale (sch 1 s 11). The Authority is subject to the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 (s 26), so financial officers and auditors will be affected by those regimes.
In short: the Act affects facility owners, the Authority and its governance actors, tenants and event organisers, advertisers and ticket markets, local planning authorities, the Minister, authorised persons exercising security/traffic powers, and employees and creditors affected by the historical transfers in the transition sections. Many of the effects are concrete transfers of legal title (s 4), overlays of event-specific regulation (s 30A, ss 30AL-30AN), or controls on specific commercial activities (ss 30C, 30F-30G).
Key duties and rights
Duties of the Authority and the board
Statutory functions: manage, operate, use and promote major sports facilities and facility land, undertake development of major sports and related infrastructure, and provide services for department-held facilities (s 7(1)). The Authority must perform these functions consistently with sound commercial principles and with regard to tenants’ requirements; when providing services in relation to department-held facilities the Authority must not adversely affect its core functions (s 7(2)-(3)).
Duty to comply with Ministerial directions: the Authority must comply with written directions from the Minister about performance of functions or exercise of powers if the Minister is satisfied it is in the public interest; the Authority must include in its annual report a summary of each direction and a statement on how it complied (s 9A(1), (4)-(5)).
Financial and administrative duties under other Acts: the Authority is a statutory body for the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982, bringing duties on financial governance and borrowing arrangements (s 26).
Powers and limits
Broad operational powers: enter contracts, acquire and deal with property, appoint agents, employ consultants, charge for goods and services, and otherwise do anything necessary for its functions (s 8(1)). The Authority may exercise powers inside or outside Queensland, and without limiting that may exercise powers outside Australia (s 8(4)-(5)).
Ministerial approval gates: acquisition of a facility for declaration and acquisition of freehold land for development require prior written approval of the Minister (s 8(3)-(3A)); the Authority may not sell an estate in fee simple in facility land without prior written Ministerial approval, and the Minister may impose conditions (s 9(1)-(2)). The Authority may not use its property for purposes other than performing its functions without Ministerial approval (s 9(3)). The Authority’s property is not distributable among tenants (s 9(4)).
Board duties and director obligations
The board decides objectives, strategies and policies and ensures proper, effective and efficient performance (s 11). Directors must disclose material direct or indirect interests affecting board business as soon as practicable, not be present or participate in related decisions unless the board directs otherwise, and have disclosures recorded in minutes (s 25).
Eligibility and conduct: directors must have specified qualifications or at least three years’ relevant experience in listed areas or other relevant knowledge (s 12). Directors are disqualified for an indictable offence conviction (other than spent convictions), for being an insolvent under administration, or for disqualification under the Corporations Act Part 2D.6 (s 17AA). The chief executive may request a criminal history report with a candidate’s consent and must disclose it to the person and allow representations (s 17A). Directors must report new convictions for indictable offences during their term to the chief executive without delay (s 17C), and criminal-history information has strict confidentiality and destruction requirements (s 17D).
Duties of authorised persons and traffic-control powers
Appointment and identification: authorised persons are appointed in writing, must hold identity cards with photograph, and must produce/display the card before exercising powers, with a penalty if identity cards are not returned when appointment ends (sch 1 ss 1, 4-5).
Traffic control: authorised persons may control traffic on facility land and give directions; failing to comply without reasonable excuse attracts penalties (sch 1 s 6). The Authority may erect regulatory notices and information notices to regulate driving, parking and standing of vehicles; persons must comply unless they have reasonable excuse (sch 1 ss 7-8).
Vehicle seizure and disposal: authorised persons may seize, remove and hold vehicles believed to be parked contravening regulatory notices or abandoned, subject to reasonable-ground tests; the Authority must give notice to owners and may sell unclaimed vehicles after prescribed steps with priority application of sale proceeds (sch 1 ss 9-11).
Public duties and prohibitions on facility land
Conduct offences: persons must not be disorderly or create a disturbance on facility land; must not enter playing areas without Authority approval; must not interfere with persons engaged in sport or entertainment , penalties vary by offence (s 32).
Event-related regulatory duties and rights
Prescribed special events: use of a major sports facility for a special event prescribed by regulation is a lawful use despite the Planning Act, local instruments and certain local laws and liquor/noise-related licences, subject to prescribed noise conditions and environmental duty considerations (s 30A). This gives event organisers and the Authority a statutory right to stage events notwithstanding some planning/local-law constraints.
Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park): the Act makes lawful use for up to 24 major sport events per year despite a stated development approval condition and planning instruments, subject to compliance with other relevant development approval conditions (ss 30AL-30AN). This provides a specific statutory entitlement to host a capped number of major events.
Ticket resale obligations and exceptions
Resale price cap: a person must not resell a ticket to a major sports facility event at a price greater than 10% above the original ticket price; maximum penalties are specified for individuals and corporations (s 30C(1)-(1A)). The resale price cap does not apply to fundraising resales by non-profit organisations (s 30C(2)). The section does not itself authorise resale (s 30C(3)). A provider of a public sale forum is not automatically in breach merely because the forum is used in contravention (s 30C(4)).
Advertising regime and authorisation
Restriction and permitting: during declared restricted advertising periods, it is an offence to display specified advertisements in airspace or on structures within sight of a major sports facility unless the Authority authorises them (s 30F). The Authority’s authorisation must be in writing and the Authority assesses applications having regard to effects on event organisation, existing commercial arrangements and consistency with other approved advertisements, and may impose conditions (s 30G).
Rights in transitional and succession contexts
Successor status: the Authority and the Redevelopment Authority are legal successors to earlier trusts; assets, liabilities, contracts and employee rights transfer by operation of the transitional provisions, and affected employees retain accrued rights and entitlements (pt 6, e.g. ss 57-59, 65-67). This preserves contractual and employment continuity.
Information and reporting duties
The Authority must include in its annual report the summary and compliance statements regarding Ministerial directions (s 9A(5)). The chief executive must disclose criminal-history reports to candidates and allow representations (s 17A(5)) and must ensure destruction of criminal-history documents once no longer needed (s 17D(5)).
In aggregate, the Act sets out clear operational rights and duties for the Authority (commercial operation, asset management, event hosting, advertising authorisation), governance duties for the board and directors, statutory offences and enforcement tools for managing behaviour on facility land and adjacent spaces, and event-specific overrides of planning and local regulation where the Act applies.
Penalties and enforcement
Penalty framework in the Act
The Act attaches statutory penalties to a number of contraventions. Notable penalties in the text provided include:
Ticket resale: maximum penalty for individuals 135 penalty units, for corporations 680 penalty units for reselling a ticket at a price greater than 10% above the original ticket price (s 30C(1)-(1A)).
Advertising: displaying an unauthorised advertisement in airspace or on a building/structure within sight of a major sports facility during a restricted advertising period is an offence with a maximum penalty of 700 penalty units (s 30F(1)).
Conduct on facility land: disorderly conduct or creating a disturbance attracts up to 20 penalty units (s 32(a)); entering playing areas without Authority approval attracts up to 40 penalty units (s 32(b)); interfering with a person engaged in sport attracts up to 80 penalty units (s 32(c)).
Director duties: failing to give notice of a new conviction for an indictable offence during a director’s term attracts a maximum penalty of 100 penalty units (s 17C(2)).
Confidentiality of criminal history information: unlawful disclosure of criminal-history information attracts a maximum penalty of 100 penalty units (s 17D(3)).
Authorised persons/traffic directions: failing to comply with a direction from an authorised person without reasonable excuse carries a maximum penalty of 10 penalty units (sch 1 s 6(2)); failing to comply with regulatory notices carries a maximum penalty of 10 penalty units (sch 1 s 7(2)).
Failure to return identity card: a person who ceases to be an authorised person must return their identity card as soon as practicable; maximum penalty for failing to return the card is 10 penalty units (sch 1 s 4(3)).
Enforcement mechanisms in the Act
The Act provides operational enforcement tools alongside penal sanctions:
Authorised persons: the Authority may appoint authorised persons with power to give directions on facility land, erect regulatory notices and exercise traffic-control functions (sch 1 s 6-7). Non-compliance with these directions/notices can be prosecuted under the Act (sch 1 s 6(2), s 7(2)).
Seizure and removal: authorised persons may seize, remove and hold vehicles believed on reasonable grounds to be parked contrary to regulatory notices or abandoned (sch 1 s 9). The Authority must notify owners and may sell unclaimed vehicles after prescribed procedures; proceeds are applied in statutory priority order (sch 1 ss 9-11).
Criminal and civil proceedings: the Act’s text records that the Authority is a body corporate which may sue and be sued in its corporate name (s 6(1)(c)), and transitional provisions preserve the right to start or continue proceedings that could have been started by predecessor bodies (pt 6 relevant sections e.g. ss 60, 68, 76). The Act does not set out the prosecuting agency; generally, prosecutions for offences under Queensland Acts are commenced by the State (through its nominated prosecuting authorities); practitioners should expect customary enforcement mechanisms (police, authorised officers, Queensland public prosecutions) will be applied in practice, though the Act itself describes the offences and penalties.
Practical enforcement features and evidentiary presumption
Identity cards and proof of authority: authorised persons must display or produce identity cards before exercising powers; failure to produce is mitigated by a requirement to produce at the first reasonable opportunity and non-compliance does not automatically invalidate the exercise of power if later rectified (sch 1 s 5).
Judicial notice of seal and signatures: the Authority’s seal and the official signatures of chairperson/deputy chairperson have evidentiary presumptions , judicial notice must be taken of the seal’s imprint and certain signatures and office-holding facts are to be taken as given absent contrary proof (ss 27-28). This expedites documentary authentication in enforcement and contract situations.
Ministerial directions reporting: the Authority must include summaries of Ministerial directions and compliance in its annual report (s 9A(5)), enabling parliamentary and public scrutiny of directions as part of accountability.
Cross-jurisdictional and extra-territorial reach
The ticket resale restriction explicitly applies both within and outside Queensland (s 30C(1)). This extra-territorial wording raises enforcement complexity: while the Act creates the offence, practical enforcement of conduct that occurs wholly outside Queensland will be constrained by jurisdictional limits and relies on available cooperation or presence in Queensland (for example, bringing proceedings in respect of a Queensland-resident defendant or conduct having sufficient connection to Queensland). The Act, however, makes the legislative choice to state the offence applies beyond the State’s borders.
Administrative oversight and compliance incentives
Ministerial approvals and directions serve as administrative levers that can shape behaviour without criminal prosecution. The Minister’s ability to require commercial-in-confidence material and to direct the Authority (s 9A(1)-(2)) operates in parallel with statutory offences: non-compliance with directions could give rise to reputational and administrative consequences, while contravening statutory prohibitions attracts fines.
Limitations and gaps in enforcement detail
The Act specifies penalties and some operational enforcement powers but does not itself set out detailed administrative penalty regimes, infringement notice schemes, or the precise prosecuting authority. It also does not define some potentially critical terms for enforcement purposes in the text provided here (for example, “within sight of a major sports facility” in the advertising provisions, s 30F), which may raise evidentiary or operational questions for enforcement.
Overall enforcement approach
The Act combines criminal penalties for specified contraventions (ticket resale, unauthorised advertising, conduct on facility land, confidentiality breaches) with administrative and operational powers exercisable by authorised persons (traffic control, seizure/removal of vehicles and regulatory notices) and executive oversight via Ministerial approvals and directions. The Authority’s corporate status and the evidentiary presumptions about its seal and signatures are intended to streamline civil, contractual and enforcement interactions (ss 6, 27-29).
How it interacts with other laws
Planning, development approvals, local laws and liquor/noise regulation
Special events and declared events: s 30A expressly provides that the use of a major sports facility for a special event prescribed by regulation is a lawful use of the facility despite the Planning Act, any local planning instrument, any development approval under the Planning Act relating to the facility, the Liquor Act 1992 (to the extent it applies in relation to noise) and local laws or approvals to the extent they apply in relation to noise (s 30A(2)). The section also contemplates regulations prescribing noise-related conditions for such events (s 30A(5)), and takes the use of the facility for the event to be in compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1994 general environmental duty as it relates to noise (s 30A(4)), subject to conditions.
Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) carve-out: ss 30AL-30AN permit up to 24 major sport events per year at Brisbane Stadium to be a lawful use despite the relevant development approval condition and planning instruments (s 30AN(1)-(2)). That is a targeted interaction where the state legislative scheme overrides prior planning approvals.
Financial governance and statutory bodies law
The Authority is a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 (s 26). This imports financial governance, reporting obligations and constraints on financial arrangements, borrowing and guarantees as set out in those Acts. The Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982, part 2B, specifically sets out how the Authority’s powers are affected by that Act (s 26(2)).
Corporations and insolvency law
Director disqualification references the Corporations Act Part 2D.6 (s 17AA(3)). Thus directors who are disqualified under national corporations law are likewise disqualified from office under this Act. Insolvency under administration is also a disqualification (s 17AA(2)), linking State governance standards to Commonwealth corporate regulation.
Criminal record, rehabilitation and privacy frameworks
The chief executive may seek criminal-history reports from the police commissioner (s 17A) but only with the person’s written consent. The Act uses the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 definition for criminal history relating to convictions for indictable offences (s 17A(6)). There are confidentiality and destruction obligations for criminal-history information received (s 17D).
Personal property and secured creditors
Schedule 1 s 11 addresses the application of proceeds of sale of seized/forfeited vehicles and protects secured parties holding registered security interests under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth), specifying that registered security interests in the vehicle may be paid out from sale proceeds in priority after statutory costs (sch 1 s 11(1)(c)). The section also states a secured party cannot enforce a security interest in proceeds against entities to whom costs of sale are payable (sch 1 s 11(2)).
Environmental protection
s 30A(4) cross-references the Environmental Protection Act 1994, taking the use of the facility for a prescribed special event to be in compliance with the general environmental duty to the extent it applies to noise; ss 30A(4)-(5) also reference other environmental offences in the Environmental Protection Act (ss 440 and 440Q).
Local Government Act
s 30A includes a cross-reference to the Local Government Act 2009, s 27, indicating the Act’s event-based overrides interact with local government powers in specific ways and that local government regulation may be curtailed in the narrow contexts the Act prescribes.
Transitional and successor law
The Act repeals earlier trust Acts and provides successor status to enable seamless transfer of assets, liabilities, contracts and proceedings to the Authority or Redevelopment Authority (pt 6). These transitional provisions expressly preserve contracts and proceedings and have the effect of integrating earlier legal arrangements into the Authority’s legal position (e.g. ss 58-60, 66-69).
Interstate and extra-territorial reach
The ticket resale prohibition applies “within or outside Queensland” (s 30C(1)), so the legislative text asserts extra-territorial scope for that offence. In practice that raises cross-jurisdictional enforcement questions and interactions with interstate or foreign laws governing consumer protection, secondary ticketing and e-commerce.
Regulation-making and Governor in Council powers
The Governor in Council may make regulations to declare major sports facilities (s 4) and to declare events and restricted advertising periods by gazette notice (s 30E). Regulations can also prescribe conditions for special events and define types of prescribed events and facilities (s 30A, s 30D definitions). This creates a delegated-legislation layer that interacts with the substantive Act and other statutes by designating when statutory overrides apply.
Contract and property law
The Act changes property ownership on declaration (s 4) and protects existing interests (s 4(3)). It also creates an evidentiary presumption for documents sealed by the Authority and judicial notice of signatures of the chairperson/deputy (ss 27-28), which interacts with ordinary contract and title registration processes. Registrars are required to record vesting on request (e.g. pt 6 transitional sections such as ss 58(3), 66(3), 74(2)).
In summary, the Act deliberately intersects with planning, environmental, local government, financial governance, corporate and personal property regimes. Its interaction points are targeted: event-based planning and noise overrides (s 30A and ss 30AL-AN), incorporation into statutory body financial and governance regimes (s 26), and selective alignment with Commonwealth property and corporate laws (PPSA, Corporations Act references). Practitioners must therefore navigate a mix of State delegated powers (regulations, Governor in Council notices), Ministerial approvals, and obligations imported from other statutes.
Amendment history
The text as provided contains internal amendment annotations. The Act’s lifecycle in the source shows multiple insertions and amendments; the key amendments and insertions reflected in the provided version include:
Original citation and commencement: The Act is cited as the Major Sports Facilities Act 2001 (s 1).
Early amendments and insertions (as reflected):
2003, 2005 references: several sections show historical "ins 2003 No. 33", "om 2005 No. 6", indicating amendments/omissions occurred in those years (example where s 30A shows prior insertions and replacements).
2006 No. 14 and 2006 No. 53: multiple sections were inserted or amended in 2006 (s 4, s 30A, parts concerning advertising and ticket resale appear to have been reinserted or reworked in 2006 No. 53).
2007 No. 20: schedule and delegation sections show insertions in 2007 (e.g. sch1 references).
2008 No. 15: s 5, s 7 and s 8 amendments are marked as from 2008 No. 15, reflecting restructuring and renaming (e.g. change to Stadiums Queensland was later recorded).
2009 No. 25 and No. 36: financial, administrative or other amendments (s 30 references and Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act cross-references).
2011 No. 28 and 2013 No. 39: insertions and omissions relating to part 3B and other sections are recorded (s 30AI-AK entries note insertions and omissions).
2016 No. 27 and 2016 No. 56: significant insertions and amendments relating to definitions for parts (s 30AL and the Brisbane Stadium provisions), advertising regime adjustments, and other governance changes. Section 30AL and the Brisbane Stadium special provisions are specifically annotated as inserted or amended in 2011 and 2016 (s 30AL ins 2011 No. 28 s 4; amd 2016 No. 27 s 322).
2010 No. 44: an amendment to sch 1 s 11 references 2010 No. 44 s 66 (application of proceeds of sale and PPSA references).
2022 No. 26: key modern amendments include insertion of s 9A (Ministerial directions) and amendments to s 7, s 8, s 9 and board meeting provisions (multiple sections show "amd 2022 No. 26 s X"). Transitional provisions (ss 85-87) show changes making prior Governor in Council approvals taken as Minister approvals on commencement (s 85) and other adjustments.
2023 No. 23 s 247 sch 1 s 2(2): a minor amendment noted in s 14 history.
2026 No. 3: very recent amendments reflected in the text include changes to the legal status (s 6 amended 2026 No. 3 s 36 sch 1), board composition and procedural changes (ss 12, 15, 16, 17 amendments and insertions including ss 17AA, 17AB, 17AC, s 17A amendments and protections), and amendments to s 30C (ticket resale penalties) and advertising/drone definitions (s 30D def drone ins 2026 No. 3 s 31). Transitional sections (ss 88-90) implement these changes for incumbents. The change of name protective provisions (ss 82-84) were previously inserted in 2008 No. 15 s 8.
Transitional and repeal history
Part 6 of the Act contains multiple repeals and transitional provisions:
The Lang Park Trust Act 1994 is repealed and comprehensive successor provisions transfer assets, liabilities, contracts and employee entitlements to a Redevelopment Authority (ss 54-61).
The Brisbane Cricket Ground Act 1993 is repealed with comparable successor and transitional provisions transferring assets, liabilities and employees to the Authority (ss 62-69). ss 70 and 77 record that s 4(3) does not apply to the declaration of certain stadiums (Brisbane Cricket Ground and Suncorp Metway Stadium respectively).
There are transitional provisions dealing with expiry of part 5 and the change of the Authority’s name from Major Sports Facilities Authority to Stadiums Queensland (ss 82-84) and later transitional provisions tied to the Major Sports Facilities Amendment Act 2022 and the Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 (ss 85-90).
How amendments altered mechanics
The 2016 amendments added detail for Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) event limits and the definition of prescribed events for the advertising regime (ss 30AL-30AN, s 30D definitions).
The 2022 amendments formalised Ministerial direction powers (s 9A) and shifted certain Governor in Council approvals to Minister approvals (see transitional ss 85-86).
The 2026 amendments updated director qualifications, added disqualification and resignation provisions (ss 17AA, 17AB, 17AC), refined criminal-history processes (s 17A updated), tightened or altered penalties and definitions (s 30C, s 30D), and formalised ongoing application of the new provisions to existing office-holders using transitional ss 88-90.
Sources for amendment history
The amendment annotations embedded in the text identify the amending instrument numbers and years (for example "ins 2011 No. 28", "amd 2016 No. 56", "ins 2022 No. 26", "ins 2026 No. 3"). The Act as provided contains these inline editorial annotations and transitional sections specifying how older approvals and appointments are treated on commencement of amendments (ss 85-87, 89-90). Practitioners should consult the Queensland legislation database or Gazette for the consolidated text and the full amending instruments and commencement dates.
Note on relying on annotations
The above is a synthesis of the amendment annotations present in the provided text. For transactional or litigation work, confirm the current consolidated version and commencement dates from official Queensland legislation sources and the amending Acts cited in the margin notes.
Litigation history
The provided text of the Act does not include citations to judicial decisions or reference any particular litigation. The Act contains provisions enabling the Authority to sue and be sued (s 6(1)(c)), and transitional provisions preserve proceedings that could have been brought against predecessor bodies (e.g. ss 60, 68, 76). However, there are no named cases, reported judgments or litigation annotations inside the text supplied.
For practitioners seeking litigation history:
Because no cases are cited in this statutory text, conduct targeted searches in Queensland and national case law databases for decisions that interpret specific provisions of the Act (e.g. disputes about declaration and vesting under s 4, Ministerial directions and compliance under s 9A, advertising restrictions s 30F-30G, ticket resale enforcement s 30C, or vehicle seizure and sale under schedule 1). Also search administrative law decisions involving Ministerial directions, or judicial review applications challenging exercise of s 9A directions or Ministerial approvals under ss 8-9.
Check tribunal and administrative decisions if any commercial or planning conflicts were litigated before the state courts or specialist tribunals. The transitional and repeal sections suggest predecessor bodies and contracts were subject to enforcement; related disputes may be in the public record involving the former trusts (Lang Park Trust, Brisbane Cricket Ground Trust) prior to their repeal.
Because the statutory text contains no litigation references, the Act’s application in contested settings must be determined by case law research external to the document.
Gotchas
Vesting with owner “agreement” but transfer of property on declaration
s 4(1)-(2) creates a process where a regulation may declare a facility to be a major sports facility and, on declaration, property vests in the Authority. However, s 4(3)(a) explicitly requires the declaration be made only with the agreement of the person who is the owner. Practitioners should note that the Act transfers title by operation of declaration, but only where the owner has agreed; at the same time the vesting occurs by the ministerial/regulatory act, so the timing and mechanism of the transfer (and associated registration steps) require careful management (s 4).
Owner’s other interests preserved
s 4(3)(b) preserves interests others had immediately before declaration. That means mortgages, leases and other encumbrances are not automatically extinguished by the vesting; the Authority steps into the position of owner subject to those pre-existing interests. For conveyancing and security analyses, the act of declaration does not clear prior interests.
Ministerial approval gates on acquisition and disposal
The Authority has wide property powers under s 8 but certain transactions are subject to prior written approval of the Minister: acquiring a facility for declaration, acquiring freehold land to develop a facility, and selling an estate in fee simple in facility land (ss 8(3), 8(3A), 9(1)). The Minister may impose conditions on sales (s 9(2)). Practitioners should be alert that these are administrative gating points that can materially delay or condition transactions.
Authority “does not represent the State”
s 6(2) states the Authority does not represent the State. This has implications for liability, representation in contracts and attribution of State immunities or obligations. It may affect whether State guarantees, indemnities, or State-managed insurance arrangements apply, and how counterparties relate contractually.
Ministerial directions may require commercial-in-confidence information and the Authority must comply
s 9A allows the Minister to require information including commercial-in-confidence material. The Authority must comply with directions and disclose directions and compliance in its annual report (s 9A(2), (4)-(5)). Commercial confidentiality may be constrained by the Minister’s ability to demand such material and by reporting obligations, potentially affecting commercial negotiations and disclosure strategies.
Ticket resale prohibition is extraterritorial and does not authorise resale
s 30C applies "within or outside Queensland" and criminalises reselling tickets above a 10% premium, with substantial penalties for individuals and corporations (s 30C(1)-(1A)). The section does not itself legalise resale (s 30C(3)) and excludes non-profit fundraising resales (s 30C(2)). The extra-territorial wording may create enforcement complexity for transactions occurring wholly outside Queensland; the text makes the legislative choice to treat resale as an offence irrespective of location, but practical enforcement and jurisdictional reach must be considered.
Advertising offence hinges on "within sight" and "restricted advertising period"
s 30F prohibits display of advertisements "within sight of a major sports facility" during a restricted advertising period, unless authorised. "Within sight" is not defined in the excerpts provided; this imprecision could create litigation or enforcement ambiguity about whether, and at what distance, an advertisement is captured. Likewise, restricted advertising periods are declared by Governor in Council notice (s 30E) or are defined by prescribed event day periods (s 30D) , parties must track gazette notices and prescribed events closely.
Authority’s authorisation discretion factors include commercial arrangements
s 30G requires the Authority to consider whether there are commercial arrangements about the advertisement with the Authority or the event’s organiser when deciding authorisations. That means the Authority has explicit discretion to favour arrangements that align with its or organisers’ commercial interests; this may create commercial incentives, exclusivities or conditional approvals linked to event-commercialisation strategies.
Definition reliance on schedule/dictionary and local terms
s 3 points to schedule 2 for dictionary definitions; some key terms used throughout the Act (e.g. "facility land", "major sports facility", "special event") are defined in the schedules. The provided excerpt includes some relevant definitions (s 30B, s 30D, s 30AL), but not the entire dictionary; practitioners must check schedule 2 for precise meanings that can materially affect scope.
Authority’s property is not distributable among tenants
s 9(4) expressly prevents distribution of the Authority’s property among tenants. That disallows certain profit-sharing or asset-distribution models and may affect tenant negotiation positions and financial structuring for venue operators and concessionaires.
Vehicle seizure and sale procedures require notice and statutory priority of proceeds
sch 1 s 9-11 set out seizure, notice, auction and proceeds application rules; secured parties have a limited claim to proceeds after statutory costs (sch 1 s 11). Secured creditors should take care when vehicles are detained by authorised persons and follow up on PPSA registration and recovery rights.
Tendering, procurement and commercial operations must align with "sound commercial principles"
s 7(2) requires the Authority to act consistently with sound commercial principles. That obligation is somewhat high-level and interacts with public-sector statutory-body duties under the Financial Accountability Act (s 26). Commercial counterparties should clarify procurement, pricing and exclusivity arrangements against this dual public-private standard.
Transitional protection of employee rights
The transitional sections protect employee entitlements when predecessor trusts were repealed (pt 6). This prevents abrupt loss of employee benefits but can introduce inherited employment obligations and legacy industrial instruments for the Authority to manage.
Evidentiary presumptions may simplify but also fix administrative formality
Judicial notice of the Authority’s seal and signatures (ss 27-28) presumes proper sealing and office-holding, simplifying evidence but also imposing formality on document execution. Parties should ensure compliance with signing/sealing requirements to avoid disputes.
Ministerial approvals formerly given by Governor in Council taken as Minister approvals
Transitional ss 85-86 change certain approval routes from Governor in Council to Minister, which alters procedural expectations and potentially the politics or timing of approvals.
In short, the main operational gotchas are: the timing and legal effect of vesting (s 4); the Ministerial approval points and direction power (ss 8-9, 9A); imprecise or context-dependent terms (e.g. "within sight"); extra-territorial statements (s 30C); and the interaction of commercial obligations with public accountability and confidentiality rules. Practitioners should read the schedules (including schedule 2 dictionary) and related regulations and Gazette notices to operationalise obligations.
How to comply
For facility owners contemplating declaration (s 4)
Understand the agreement precondition: a regulation may declare a facility only with the owner’s agreement (s 4(3)(a)). If you are an owner, negotiate the terms of the declaration, ensure encumbrances and contractual obligations are addressed (s 4(3)(b) preserves pre-existing interests), and obtain clear protocols for registration of vesting and transfer of title (pt 6 transitional sections show registrars can be asked to record vesting, e.g. ss 58(3), 66(3), 74(2)).
For the Authority: document governance, Ministerial approvals and commercial rules
Establish robust processes to manage Ministerial approvals and directions: identify approvals requiring prior written Ministerial consent (acquisitions for declaration and freehold land for development, sale of fee simple in facility land , ss 8(3), 8(3A), 9(1)); prepare application dossiers accordingly and expect Ministerial conditions on approvals (s 9(2)).
Implement internal compliance with the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 (s 26). Ensure financial delegations, procurement rules and reporting systems align with both the “sound commercial principles” constraint (s 7(2)) and public-sector financial governance.
Maintain a Ministerial directions register and annual report processes to summarise directions and compliance (s 9A(5)).
For directors and board procedures (ss 11, 12, 25)
Ensure directors meet qualification/experience requirements (s 12) and maintain records of appointments, instruments setting terms and remuneration (ss 15-16). Institute conflict-of-interest disclosure procedures consistent with s 25, ensuring disclosures are recorded in minutes and that conflicted directors withdraw from deliberation unless the board otherwise directs.
Implement criminal-history consent and reporting workflows: obtain written consent before requesting police reports (s 17A(2)), disclose reports to the person and allow written representations (s 17A(5)). Require directors to report new convictions immediately and establish a process to manage any resulting disqualification (s 17C).
For ticketing and resale compliance (pt 4A)
Define original ticket price carefully: the Act defines it as the organiser’s or authorised agent’s public selling price including any agent fee included in purchase price (s 30B). Ensure ticketing platforms and resale arrangements cap resale prices to no more than 10% above that original ticket price (s 30C(1)). Funding-raising resales by non-profits are exempt (s 30C(2)), so document nonprofit status and fundraising purpose if relying on the exception.
For event organisers and authorised ticket agents, retain records that can prove the original ticket price and agent fee components to defend against allegations of resale breaches.
For advertisers and owners of nearby structures or drone operators (ss 30D-30G)
Track Governor in Council declarations of declared events and restricted advertising periods (s 30E). During a restricted advertising period, obtain written authorisation from the Authority before displaying advertising in airspace or on buildings/structures within sight of a major sports facility (s 30F-30G).
Prepare applications for authorisation addressing the Authority’s statutory factors: impact on event organisation, existing commercial arrangements with Authority or organiser, consistency with other approved advertisements, and effect on facility perception (s 30G(2)). Be ready for conditions on authorisations (s 30G(3)).
For authorised persons and traffic management (schedule 1)
Ensure authorised persons have timely identity cards with photograph, in the Authority-approved form, signed and returned at cessation of appointment. Maintain a card-issue/return registry and comply with sch 1 s 4 obligations to avoid penalties.
When exercising traffic-control powers, act only within the limits of sch 1 s 6 with reasonable grounds and ensure that regulatory notices and information notices are erected and visible at or near vehicular entrances (sch 1 ss 7-8). If seizing vehicles, follow the notice, holding and auction procedures (sch 1 ss 9-11), including giving owner notice within 14 days and publishing where the owner cannot be ascertained.
For event organisers relying on planning or noise overrides (s 30A, ss 30AL-30AN)
Document compliance with prescribed conditions for special events where regulations apply; ensure noise-related conditions (if prescribed) are met to rely on the statutory displacement of planning/local law provisions (s 30A(3)-(5)).
For Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) organisers, use the statutory right to hold up to 24 major sport events per year where relevant development approval conditions are overridden (s 30AN(1)-(2)) , but comply with other development approval conditions and any applicable regulation.
For employees and predecessor trust staff in transitions (pt 6)
If you are an employee transferred from a predecessor trust, confirm your terms of employment are preserved (ss 59, 67, 75), including accrued leave and superannuation entitlements. For the Authority’s HR, maintain records mapping predecessor contracts, industrial instruments and continuity of employment.
For confidentiality and criminal-history handling (ss 17A, 17D)
Obtain written consent before requesting criminal-history reports (s 17A(2)), disclose contents to the person and allow reasonable opportunity for representations (s 17A(5)). Implement secure handling and destruction protocols for criminal-history information and limit disclosure strictly to permitted circumstances (s 17D(4)-(5)).
For contracts and seals (ss 27-29)
Use the Authority’s seal and authorised signatures in accordance with board directions (s 27). Maintain a register of documents sealed and signed by authorised officers and rely on the evidentiary presumptions in ss 27-29 to streamline external contracting.
For compliance monitoring and risk controls
Establish a compliance register mapping statutory obligations and approval gates (Ministerial approvals, advertising authorisations, ticketing caps, traffic rules, reporting obligations). Use that register to identify timing constraints (e.g. gazette notice requirement for declared events at least 28 days before start under s 30E(2)), and to ensure internal approvals and external filings occur in time.
Maintain relationships with local government planning and environmental officers even where statutory overrides exist, to manage neighbours’ expectations and reputational risk.
Practical checklist summary
If you are an owner: do you consent to declaration; have you protected existing encumbrances; is registration arranged? (s 4)
If you are the Authority: have you established Minister-approval templates, annual report systems for directions, procurement rules aligned to financial-accountability legislation, and board-conflict registers? (ss 7, 8, 9, 9A, 26)
If you are an event organiser: confirm ticketing compliance with s 30C, apply early for advertising authorisations (s 30G), and document compliance with any prescribed noise conditions (s 30A).
If you are an advertiser: confirm whether an intended display is "within sight" and during a restricted period, and apply for Authority authorisation at least 28 days ahead where a declaration will be made (s 30E).
If you are a director: ensure you meet qualification rules (s 12), consent to criminal-history checks where requested (s 17A), and disclose any conflicts (s 25).
Following the statutory texts and the procedural checkpoints listed above will materially reduce regulatory and enforcement risk under the Act.
The Authority’s functions are—
to manage, operate, use and promote major sports facilities and facility land, including for a community purpose; and
to undertake development of any of the following—
major sports facilities;
sports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities;
infrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and
to provide services in relation to the operation and management of other facilities or land held or administered by the department and used for—
sport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or
special events.
freehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement
land administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement
land for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994
a facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department
The Authority must perform its functions in a way that—
is consistent with sound commercial principles; and
has regard to the requirements of tenants of the facilities or land.
Also, the Authority must perform its functions under subsection (1) (c) in a way that does not adversely affect the performance of its functions under subsection (1) (a) or (b) .
s 7 amd 2008 No. 15 s 6 ; 2022 No. 26 s 3
(sec.7-ssec.1) The Authority’s functions are— to manage, operate, use and promote major sports facilities and facility land, including for a community purpose; and to undertake development of any of the following— major sports facilities; sports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities; infrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and to provide services in relation to the operation and management of other facilities or land held or administered by the department and used for— sport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or special events. freehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement land administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement land for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994 a facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department
(sec.7-ssec.2) The Authority must perform its functions in a way that— is consistent with sound commercial principles; and has regard to the requirements of tenants of the facilities or land.
(sec.7-ssec.3) Also, the Authority must perform its functions under subsection (1) (c) in a way that does not adversely affect the performance of its functions under subsection (1) (a) or (b) .
(a) to manage, operate, use and promote major sports facilities and facility land, including for a community purpose; and
(b) to undertake development of any of the following— (i) major sports facilities; (ii) sports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities; (iii) infrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and
(i) major sports facilities;
(ii) sports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities;
(iii) infrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and
(c) to provide services in relation to the operation and management of other facilities or land held or administered by the department and used for— (i) sport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or (ii) special events. Examples of facilities or land held or administered by the department— • freehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement • land administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement • land for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994 • a facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department
(i) sport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or
(ii) special events.
• freehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement
• land administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement
• land for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994
• a facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department
(i) major sports facilities;
(ii) sports, recreational or entertainment facilities for declaration as major sports facilities;
(iii) infrastructure associated with major sports facilities or proposed major sports facilities; and
(i) sport, recreational or entertainment purposes or events; or
(ii) special events.
• freehold land owned by the State acting through the department and occupied by another entity or department under a lease or other arrangement
• land administered by the department on behalf of another department under an arrangement
• land for which the State acting through the department is the trustee under the Land Act 1994
• a facility occupied or leased by the State acting through the department
(a) is consistent with sound commercial principles; and
(b) has regard to the requirements of tenants of the facilities or land.
sec.8 Authority’s powers
sec.8 Authority’s powers
The Authority has all the powers of an individual, and may, for example—
enter into contracts; and
acquire, hold, dispose of, and deal with property; and
appoint agents and attorneys; and
engage consultants; and
charge, and fix terms for goods, services and information supplied by it; and
do anything else necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, its functions.
Without limiting subsection (1) , the Authority has the powers given to it under this or another Act.
However, the power under subsection (1) (b) to acquire a sports, recreational or entertainment facility for its declaration as a major sports facility may be exercised only with the prior written approval of the Minister.
Also, the power under subsection (1) (b) to acquire freehold land to undertake the development of a sports, recreational or entertainment facility for its declaration as a major sports facility may be exercised only with the prior written approval of the Minister.
The Authority may exercise its powers inside or outside Queensland.
Without limiting subsection (4) , the Authority may exercise its powers outside Australia.
s 8 amd 2008 No. 15 s 7 ; 2022 No. 26 s 4
(sec.8-ssec.1) The Authority has all the powers of an individual, and may, for example— enter into contracts; and acquire, hold, dispose of, and deal with property; and appoint agents and attorneys; and engage consultants; and charge, and fix terms for goods, services and information supplied by it; and do anything else necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, its functions.
(sec.8-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the Authority has the powers given to it under this or another Act.
(sec.8-ssec.3) However, the power under subsection (1) (b) to acquire a sports, recreational or entertainment facility for its declaration as a major sports facility may be exercised only with the prior written approval of the Minister.
(sec.8-ssec.3A) Also, the power under subsection (1) (b) to acquire freehold land to undertake the development of a sports, recreational or entertainment facility for its declaration as a major sports facility may be exercised only with the prior written approval of the Minister.
(sec.8-ssec.4) The Authority may exercise its powers inside or outside Queensland.
(sec.8-ssec.5) Without limiting subsection (4) , the Authority may exercise its powers outside Australia.
(a) enter into contracts; and
(b) acquire, hold, dispose of, and deal with property; and
(c) appoint agents and attorneys; and
(d) engage consultants; and
(e) charge, and fix terms for goods, services and information supplied by it; and
(f) do anything else necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, its functions.
sec.9 Restriction on Authority’s power to deal with property
sec.9 Restriction on Authority’s power to deal with property
Despite section 8 , the Authority must not sell an estate in fee simple in facility land without the prior written approval of the Minister.
The Minister may impose conditions on a sale approved under subsection (1) .
The Authority may use its property other than for performing its functions only with the Minister’s prior written approval.
The Authority’s property is not distributable, whether by way of division of profits or by way of distribution of assets, among tenants of a major sports facility.
s 9 amd 2022 No. 26 s 5
(sec.9-ssec.1) Despite section 8 , the Authority must not sell an estate in fee simple in facility land without the prior written approval of the Minister.
(sec.9-ssec.2) The Minister may impose conditions on a sale approved under subsection (1) .
(sec.9-ssec.3) The Authority may use its property other than for performing its functions only with the Minister’s prior written approval.
(sec.9-ssec.4) The Authority’s property is not distributable, whether by way of division of profits or by way of distribution of assets, among tenants of a major sports facility.
sec.9A Ministerial directions
sec.9A Ministerial directions
The Minister may give the Authority a written direction about the performance of the Authority’s functions or the exercise of the Authority’s powers if satisfied it would be in the public interest to give the direction.
Without limiting subsection (1) , the direction may require the Authority to give the Minister information, including commercial-in-confidence information.
Before giving the direction, the Minister must consult with the board about the direction.
The Authority must comply with the direction.
The Authority must include in its annual report, prepared under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 , section 63 , for a financial year—
a summary of each direction given during the year; and
a statement about how the Authority has complied with each direction given during the year.
s 9A ins 2022 No. 26 s 6
(sec.9A-ssec.1) The Minister may give the Authority a written direction about the performance of the Authority’s functions or the exercise of the Authority’s powers if satisfied it would be in the public interest to give the direction.
(sec.9A-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the direction may require the Authority to give the Minister information, including commercial-in-confidence information.
(sec.9A-ssec.3) Before giving the direction, the Minister must consult with the board about the direction.
(sec.9A-ssec.4) The Authority must comply with the direction.
(sec.9A-ssec.5) The Authority must include in its annual report, prepared under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 , section 63 , for a financial year— a summary of each direction given during the year; and a statement about how the Authority has complied with each direction given during the year.
(a) a summary of each direction given during the year; and
(b) a statement about how the Authority has complied with each direction given during the year.
pt.3-div.2 The board of directors
The board of directors
sec.10 The board
sec.10 The board
There is a board of directors of the Authority.
sec.11 Role of board
sec.11 Role of board
The board is responsible for the way in which the Authority performs its functions and exercises its powers.
Without limiting subsection (1) , it is the board’s role—
to decide the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by the Authority; and
to ensure that the Authority performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way.
(sec.11-ssec.1) The board is responsible for the way in which the Authority performs its functions and exercises its powers.
(sec.11-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , it is the board’s role— to decide the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by the Authority; and to ensure that the Authority performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way.
(a) to decide the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by the Authority; and
(b) to ensure that the Authority performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way.
sec.12 Composition
sec.12 Composition
The board consists of not more than 7 directors.
A director is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.
The Minister may recommend a person for appointment
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