2025
A Bill
for
An Act to amend the Major Events Act 2014, the Major Sports
Facilities Act 2001, the State Penalties Enforcement Regulation
2014 and the legislation mentioned in schedule 1 for particular
purposes
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Part 1 Preliminary
The Parliament of Queensland enacts—
Part 1 Preliminary
1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the Major Sports Facilities and
Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025.
Part 2 Amendment of Major Events
Act 2014
2 Act amended
This part amends the Major Events Act 2014.
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(1) Section 12(2)(d)—
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(d) the provisions of part 5 that apply to the
major event, and the period for which those
provisions apply;
(e) the provisions of part 5 that apply to a major
event area, and the period for which those
provisions apply.
(2) Section 12(3)(c)—
omit, insert—
(c) the provisions of part 5 that apply to a
controlled area, and the period for which
those provisions apply.
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(3) Section 12—
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(4) For subsections (2)(d) and (e) and (3)(c), the
period prescribed must not be longer than the
major event period.
4 Amendment of s 15 (Constructing works in declared
construction area)
Section 15(3), after ‘practicable after’—
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the end of
5 Amendment of s 16 (Carrying out temporary works and
maintenance in major event area)
Section 16(4), after ‘practicable after’—
insert—
the end of
6 Amendment of pt 5, div 1, hdg (When part applies)
Part 5, division 1, heading, ‘part applies’—
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major event provisions apply
7 Replacement of s 17 (When part applies)
Section 17—
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17 When provisions of this part apply
A provision of this part applies to a major event, a
major event area or a controlled area—
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(a) if the provision is prescribed under section
12(2)(d) or (e) or (3)(c) as a provision that
applies to the major event, major event area
or controlled area; and
(b) if paragraph (a) applies—for the period for
which the provision is prescribed under
section 12(2)(d) or (e) or (3)(c) to apply.
8 Amendment of s 22 (Entering onto playing field or
competition or performance area)
Section 22(1)(a), after ‘performance area’—
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, in a major event area
9 Amendment of s 30 (Selling on road, public land or major
event area)
Section 30, heading, from ‘road’—
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road or public land in controlled area or major
event area
10 Amendment of s 31 (Resale of tickets)
(1) Section 31, heading, after ‘tickets’—
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at price above original sale price
(2) Section 31(1)—
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(1) A person must not sell, or offer for sale, a ticket to
a major event at a price greater than 10% above
the original sale price of the ticket.
Maximum penalty—
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(a) for an individual—135 penalty units; or
(b) for a corporation—680 penalty units.
11 Insertion of new s 31A
After section 31—
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31A Resale of tickets in controlled area or major
event area
(1) A person must not sell, or offer for sale, a ticket to
a major event in a controlled area or major event
area.
Maximum penalty—
(a) for an individual—135 penalty units; or
(b) for a corporation—680 penalty units.
(2) However, subsection (1) does not apply if the
person has the written approval of the major event
organiser.
12 Replacement of pt 7, div 1, hdg (When part applies)
Part 7, division 1, heading—
omit, insert—
Division 1 Preliminary
13 Insertion of new s 55A
After section 55—
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55A Who is an authorised person
Each of the following persons is an authorised
person—
(a) a police officer;
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(b) a person who holds an appointment under
section 56.
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Schedule 1, definition authorised person—
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authorised person see section 55A.
Part 3 Amendment of Major Sports
Facilities Act 2001
15 Act amended
This part amends the Major Sports Facilities Act 2001.
Note—
See also the amendments in schedule 1.
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Before section 10—
insert—
Subdivision 1 Establishment and role
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board)
(1) Section 12, heading, ‘of board’—
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(2) Section 12—
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(2) A director is appointed by the Governor in
Council on the recommendation of the Minister.
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(3) The Minister may recommend a person for
appointment as a director only if satisfied the
person—
(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
(b) has other knowledge or experience the
Minister considers relevant or necessary to
support the board’s functions.
(3) Section 12—
relocate to part 3, division 2, subdivision 2, as renumbered by
this Act.
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relating to directors)
(1) Part 3, division 3—
renumber as part 3, division 2, subdivision 2.
(2) Part 3, division 2, subdivision 2, as renumbered, heading—
omit, insert—
Subdivision 2 Composition
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19 Omission of ss 13 and 14
Sections 13 and 14—
omit.
20 Amendment of s 15 (Duration of appointment)
Section 15, heading, ‘Duration’—
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Term
21 Amendment of s 16 (Terms of appointment)
Section 16, heading, ‘Terms’—
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Conditions
22 Replacement of s 17 (Termination of appointment)
Section 17—
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17 Chairperson and deputy chairperson
(1) The Governor in Council must appoint a director
to be the chairperson of the board.
(2) The Governor in Council may appoint another
director to be the deputy chairperson of the board.
(3) A person may be appointed as the chairperson or
deputy chairperson at the same time as the person
is appointed as a director.
(4) The chairperson or deputy chairperson holds
office for the term stated in the person’s
instrument of appointment as chairperson or
deputy chairperson.
(5) The stated term must end not later than the
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person’s term of appointment as a director.
(6) However, the person’s appointment as
chairperson or deputy chairperson ends if the
person—
(a) resigns office as chairperson or deputy
chairperson under section 17AB; or
(b) stops being a director.
(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.
17AA Disqualification
A person is disqualified from becoming, or
continuing as, a director if the person—
(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.
17AB Resignation
(1) A director may resign office as chairperson,
deputy chairperson or director by signed notice
given to the Minister.
(2) The resignation takes effect—
(a) on the day the notice is given; or
(b) if a later day is stated in the notice—on the
later day.
17AC Vacancy in office
A director’s office becomes vacant if the
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director—
(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.
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Before section 17A—
insert—
Subdivision 3 Criminal history
24 Renumbering of pt 3, div 4 (Business and meetings of the
board)
Part 3, division 4—
renumber as part 3, division 2, subdivision 4.
25 Replacement of s 21 (Presiding at meetings)
Section 21—
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21 Presiding at board meetings
(1) The chairperson is to preside at all board meetings
at which the chairperson is present.
(2) If the chairperson is not present at a board
meeting, the deputy chairperson is to preside if
present.
(3) If the chairperson and deputy chairperson are not
present at a board meeting, the director chosen by
the directors present is to preside.
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26 Renumbering of pt 3, div 5 (Other provisions about
Authority)
Part 3, division 5—
renumber as part 3, division 3.
27 Amendment of s 28 (Judicial notice of certain signatures)
Section 28(a), after ‘chairperson’—
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or deputy chairperson
28 Amendment of s 29 (Authentication of documents)
Section 29, after ‘chairperson’—
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, the deputy chairperson
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facilities for prescribed special events)
(1) Section 30A, heading, ‘use for’—
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use of
(2) Section 30A(1), ‘prescribed under a’—
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prescribed by
(3) Section 30A(2) and (3), ‘facility for the event’—
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major sports facility for the special event
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(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.
(5) Section 30A—
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(2A) 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.
(2B) 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.
Note—
See also the Environmental Protection Act 1994,
sections 440 and 440Q and schedule 1, section 3(j).
(6) Section 30A(2A) to (3)—
renumber as section 30A(3) to (5).
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