sec.8Authority’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.