What this regulation does: It declares Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) a major sports facility, sets a 45,000 crowd threshold for “major sport events” (sec.4), and prescribes which special events at the stadium need extra conditions (concerts and one religious event) including limits on the number of concerts and a temporary 2026 increase (sec.5). It requires the stadium operator to prepare transport, operational and stage/seating plans, follow technical noise and lighting standards, run public notice and reporting processes, and repeals the 2014 regulation (secs.2, sch.2, sec.7).
This regulation, titled the Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2026 (the regulation), sets out detailed, facility‑specific operational conditions for the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park). It performs five mechanical functions.
First, it continues the statutory declaration that certain locations remain major sports facilities for purposes of the parent Act, by cross‑reference to schedule 1 (see section 3). The text of schedule 1 is not included in the material you provided, but section 3 makes clear that the list in schedule 1, column 1 remains in force.
Second, it prescribes numerical and categorical thresholds used by the Act. Section 4 fixes the crowd size threshold for a “major sport event” at 45,000 persons for the Act’s definition of major sport event, and section 6 prescribes the characteristics of a “prescribed event” (for restrictions on advertising under the Act, s 30D), by reference to ticketed events organised or endorsed by national or international bodies listed in schedule 3 and held at facilities listed opposite them in schedule 3. Schedule 3 itself is not reproduced here, so the regulation signals where those bodies and venues are declared without reproducing them.
Third, it prescribes which special events are permitted at Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) under the Act’s s 30A. Section 5 prescribes two categories of special events for Lang Park: a major concert, subject to a limit of not more than the 12th major concert in a calendar year and ministerial approval, and a religious event, limited to the single religious event in a calendar year and also subject to ministerial approval. Section 5 also prescribes that the conditions in schedule 2 apply to each such special event. There is a temporary modification: for the calendar year starting 1 January 2026, the concert cap in section 5(1)(a)(i) is treated as the 21st major concert, but that temporary expansion (along with subsection (3)) expires on 1 January 2027.
Current sections
Direct links to the current provisions in Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2026.
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pt.1
Preliminary
Preliminary
sec.1
Short title
sec.1 Short title
This regulation may be cited as the Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2026 .
sec.2
Definitions
sec.2 Definitions
In this regulation—
operational management plan see schedule 2 , section 4 (1) .
operator means the person who operates the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for the Authority under an agreement between the person and the Authority.
Stadium Management Advisory Committee means the committee of that name established in accordance with the relevant development approval.
stage and seating plan see schedule 2 , section 8 (2) .
transport management plan see schedule 2 , section 3 (1) .
pt.2
General provisions
General provisions
sec.3
Major sports facilities— Act , s 4
sec.3 Major sports facilities— Act , s 4
For section 4 (1) of the Act , each facility mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1 continues to be declared to be a major sports facility.
sec.4
Crowd size for major sport event— Act , s 30AL
sec.4 Crowd size for major sport event— Act , s 30AL
For section 30AL of the Act , definition major sport event , the number prescribed is 45,000.
sec.5
Use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for particular special events— Act , s 30A
sec.5 Use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for particular special events— Act , s 30A
For section 30A (1) of the Act , each of the following special events is prescribed for the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)—
a major concert—
that is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and
for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister;
a religious event—
that is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and
for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.
For section 30A (5) of the Act , the conditions stated in schedule 2 are prescribed for each special event prescribed under subsection (1) .
For the calendar year starting on 1 January 2026, this section applies as if the reference in subsection (1) (a) (i) to the 12th major concert were a reference to the 21st major concert.
This subsection and subsection (3) expire on 1 January 2027.
s 5 (3)–(4) exp 1 January 2027 (see s 5(4))
(sec.5-ssec.1) For section 30A (1) of the Act , each of the following special events is prescribed for the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)— a major concert— that is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister; a religious event— that is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.
(sec.5-ssec.2) For section 30A (5) of the Act , the conditions stated in schedule 2 are prescribed for each special event prescribed under subsection (1) .
(sec.5-ssec.3) For the calendar year starting on 1 January 2026, this section applies as if the reference in subsection (1) (a) (i) to the 12th major concert were a reference to the 21st major concert.
(sec.5-ssec.4) This subsection and subsection (3) expire on 1 January 2027. s 5 (3)–(4) exp 1 January 2027 (see s 5(4))
(a) a major concert— (i) that is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and (ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister;
(i) that is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and
(ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister;
(b) a religious event— (i) that is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and (ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.
(i) that is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and
(ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.
(i) that is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and
(ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister;
(i) that is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and
(ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.
sec.6
Prescribed event for particular restrictions on advertising— Act , s 30D
sec.6 Prescribed event for particular restrictions on advertising— Act , s 30D
For section 30D of the Act , definition prescribed event , paragraphs (a) , (b) and (c) , the matters prescribed are that the major sports facility event—
is an event for which entry tickets are issued; and
is organised, scheduled or endorsed by a national or international body stated in schedule 3 , column 1; and
is held at a major sports facility stated opposite the national or international body in schedule 3 , column 2.
(a) is an event for which entry tickets are issued; and
(b) is organised, scheduled or endorsed by a national or international body stated in schedule 3 , column 1; and
(c) is held at a major sports facility stated opposite the national or international body in schedule 3 , column 2.
pt.3
Repeal and transitional provisions
Repeal and transitional provisions
pt.3-div.1
Repeal
Repeal
sec.7
Repeal
sec.7 Repeal
The Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2014 , SL No. 152 is repealed.
pt.3-div.2
Transitional provisions
Transitional provisions
sec.8
Definitions for division
sec.8 Definitions for division
In this division—
new , in relation to a provision of this regulation, means the provision of this regulation as in force from the commencement.
repealed regulation means the repealed Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2014 .
sec.9
Conditions on use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)— transport management plan and operational management plan
sec.9 Conditions on use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)— transport management plan and operational management plan
Despite section 5(2), new schedule 2 applies in relation to the transitional period with the modifications provided under this section.
New schedule 2, sections 3 and 4 apply to the operator as if the reference in sections 3(1) and 4(1) of that schedule to the operator must prepare a plan were a reference to the operator may prepare a plan.
However, until the operator prepares a plan under a new provision mentioned in column 1 of the following table and a copy of the plan is given to the chief executive under the new provision—
the provision of the repealed regulation mentioned opposite the new provision in column 2 of the table continues to apply to the Authority as if the repealed regulation had not been repealed; and
new schedule 2, section 2 does not apply to the Authority.
Column 1
Column 2
New provision
Provision of repealed regulation
schedule 2, section 3 (Transport management plan)
schedule 2, section 2 (Transport management plan)
schedule 2, section 4 (Operational management plan)
schedule 2, section 3 (Operational management plan)
In this section—
transitional period means the period—
starting on the commencement; and
ending on 30 November 2026 at the end of the day.
(sec.9-ssec.1) Despite section 5(2), new schedule 2 applies in relation to the transitional period with the modifications provided under this section.
(sec.9-ssec.2) New schedule 2, sections 3 and 4 apply to the operator as if the reference in sections 3(1) and 4(1) of that schedule to the operator must prepare a plan were a reference to the operator may prepare a plan.
(sec.9-ssec.3) However, until the operator prepares a plan under a new provision mentioned in column 1 of the following table and a copy of the plan is given to the chief executive under the new provision— the provision of the repealed regulation mentioned opposite the new provision in column 2 of the table continues to apply to the Authority as if the repealed regulation had not been repealed; and new schedule 2, section 2 does not apply to the Authority. Column 1 Column 2 New provision Provision of repealed regulation schedule 2, section 3 (Transport management plan) schedule 2, section 2 (Transport management plan) schedule 2, section 4 (Operational management plan) schedule 2, section 3 (Operational management plan)
(sec.9-ssec.4) In this section— transitional period means the period— starting on the commencement; and ending on 30 November 2026 at the end of the day.
(a) the provision of the repealed regulation mentioned opposite the new provision in column 2 of the table continues to apply to the Authority as if the repealed regulation had not been repealed; and
(b) new schedule 2, section 2 does not apply to the Authority.
(a) starting on the commencement; and
(b) ending on 30 November 2026 at the end of the day.
sec.10
Conditions on use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)—stage and seating plan
sec.10 Conditions on use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)—stage and seating plan
This section applies if—
before the commencement, a stage and seating plan was prepared and given to the chief executive under the repealed regulation, schedule 2, section 5; and
immediately before the commencement, the stage and seating plan was still in effect.
From the commencement, the stage and seating plan is taken to be a stage and seating plan—
prepared under new schedule 2, section 8(2); and
given to the chief executive under new schedule 2, section 8(3).
(sec.10-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, a stage and seating plan was prepared and given to the chief executive under the repealed regulation, schedule 2, section 5; and immediately before the commencement, the stage and seating plan was still in effect.
(sec.10-ssec.2) From the commencement, the stage and seating plan is taken to be a stage and seating plan— prepared under new schedule 2, section 8(2); and given to the chief executive under new schedule 2, section 8(3).
(a) before the commencement, a stage and seating plan was prepared and given to the chief executive under the repealed regulation, schedule 2, section 5; and
(b) immediately before the commencement, the stage and seating plan was still in effect.
(a) prepared under new schedule 2, section 8(2); and
(b) given to the chief executive under new schedule 2, section 8(3).
sch.2-pt.1
Preliminary
Preliminary
sch.2-sec.1
References to major sports facility and special events
sch.2-sec.1 References to major sports facility and special events
In this schedule—
a reference to the major sports facility is a reference to the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park); and
a reference to a special event is a reference to a special event prescribed under section 5 of this regulation for the major sports facility.
(a) a reference to the major sports facility is a reference to the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park); and
(b) a reference to a special event is a reference to a special event prescribed under section 5 of this regulation for the major sports facility.
sch.2-pt.2
Conditions about transport management plans and operational management plans
Conditions about transport management plans and operational management plans
sch.2-sec.2
Authority to ensure plans for special events are prepared and given to chief executive
sch.2-sec.2 Authority to ensure plans for special events are prepared and given to chief executive
The Authority must ensure the operator has prepared the following plans for the use of the major sports facility for special events—
a transport management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 ;
an operational management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 .
The Authority must ensure the operator—
has given the chief executive a copy of each plan mentioned in subsection (1) ; and
if a plan is amended under section 5 —has complied with section 5 (4) in relation to the amendment.
(sch.2-sec.2-ssec.1) The Authority must ensure the operator has prepared the following plans for the use of the major sports facility for special events— a transport management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 ; an operational management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 .
(sch.2-sec.2-ssec.2) The Authority must ensure the operator— has given the chief executive a copy of each plan mentioned in subsection (1) ; and if a plan is amended under section 5 —has complied with section 5 (4) in relation to the amendment.
(a) a transport management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 ;
(b) an operational management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 .
(a) has given the chief executive a copy of each plan mentioned in subsection (1) ; and
(b) if a plan is amended under section 5 —has complied with section 5 (4) in relation to the amendment.
sch.2-sec.3
Transport management plan
sch.2-sec.3 Transport management plan
The operator must prepare a plan (a transport management plan ) to provide for transport matters in relation to the use of the major sports facility for special events.
In preparing the plan, the operator must consult with—
the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and
the chief executive.
The transport management plan must include the following—
a car parking scheme to prevent intrusion by event-generated car parking in the area around the major sports facility;
a communications strategy for informing the public about traffic and parking arrangements;
details of road and street closures;
details of train, bus and coach services;
details of coach, taxi, limousine and private vehicle parking and set-down areas;
pedestrian and traffic controls;
details about access to the major sports facility and the area around the facility for emergency services;
details about access to the major sports facility for trucks and semi-trailers, and parking, loading and unloading of those vehicles;
parking arrangements for the set-up of special events;
promotion of public transport, including, if relevant, a combined ticketing system for public transport and event entry;
details about access to the major sports facility for persons with disability.
The operator must give the chief executive a copy of the transport management plan.
(sch.2-sec.3-ssec.1) The operator must prepare a plan (a transport management plan ) to provide for transport matters in relation to the use of the major sports facility for special events.
(sch.2-sec.3-ssec.2) In preparing the plan, the operator must consult with— the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and the chief executive.
(sch.2-sec.3-ssec.3) The transport management plan must include the following— a car parking scheme to prevent intrusion by event-generated car parking in the area around the major sports facility; a communications strategy for informing the public about traffic and parking arrangements; details of road and street closures; details of train, bus and coach services; details of coach, taxi, limousine and private vehicle parking and set-down areas; pedestrian and traffic controls; details about access to the major sports facility and the area around the facility for emergency services; details about access to the major sports facility for trucks and semi-trailers, and parking, loading and unloading of those vehicles; parking arrangements for the set-up of special events; promotion of public transport, including, if relevant, a combined ticketing system for public transport and event entry; details about access to the major sports facility for persons with disability.
(sch.2-sec.3-ssec.4) The operator must give the chief executive a copy of the transport management plan.
(a) the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and
(b) the chief executive.
(a) a car parking scheme to prevent intrusion by event-generated car parking in the area around the major sports facility;
(b) a communications strategy for informing the public about traffic and parking arrangements;
(c) details of road and street closures;
(d) details of train, bus and coach services;
(e) details of coach, taxi, limousine and private vehicle parking and set-down areas;
(f) pedestrian and traffic controls;
(g) details about access to the major sports facility and the area around the facility for emergency services;
(h) details about access to the major sports facility for trucks and semi-trailers, and parking, loading and unloading of those vehicles;
(i) parking arrangements for the set-up of special events;
(j) promotion of public transport, including, if relevant, a combined ticketing system for public transport and event entry;
(k) details about access to the major sports facility for persons with disability.
sch.2-sec.4
Operational management plan
sch.2-sec.4 Operational management plan
The operator must prepare a plan (an operational management plan ) for the use of the major sports facility for special events.
In preparing the plan, the operator must consult with—
the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and
the chief executive.
The operational management plan must—
identify potential adverse effects of the use of the major sports facility for special events, including potential adverse effects of the following—
any rehearsals, sound and light testing, or other ancillary activities necessary for, or incidental to, special events;
building work, including construction of a stage or a structure for equipment associated with special events;
lighting or sound equipment
entertainment activities associated with special events; and
use of fireworks, helicopters or blimps
state the strategies the operator is to implement to minimise the potential adverse effects identified under paragraph (a) ; and
state the following matters—
how the operator is to control noise relating to the use of the major sports facility for special events, including strategies the operator is to implement to reduce potential adverse effects of the noise on residents in the area around the major sports facility;
noise from crowds, public address systems, speakers, amplifiers, building works or vehicles
how the operator is to monitor noise at the locations stated in section 11 (1) and report on the noise under section 12 ;
details about where police officers are to be located at the major sports facility and in surrounding areas;
details of emergency and evacuation procedures;
details of systems or procedures the operator is to implement to respond to, and resolve, complaints from members of the public; and
state the strategies the operator is to implement to—
manage and control crowd behaviour before, during and after special events; and
policies stating conditions of entry or a code of behaviour, a strategy for the sale and use of alcohol, the use of closed-circuit television surveillance
without limiting subparagraph (i) , manage and control crowd behaviour after special events to ensure the behaviour does not adversely affect the amenity of surrounding residential areas or cause a public nuisance; and
manage and control pedestrian and vehicular movements before and after special events; and
manage and control pedestrian use of pedestrian walkways, rather than surrounding residential areas, and public transport; and
state the strategies the operator is to implement to minimise potential adverse effects on the use of Christ Church Milton and the operation of the pipeline known as Castlemaine Drain.
The operator must give the chief executive a copy of the operational management plan.
In this section—
Christ Church Milton —
means the premises called Christ Church Milton at 3 Chippendall Street, Milton; and
includes the associated rectory and gardens on the premises.
(sch.2-sec.4-ssec.1) The operator must prepare a plan (an operational management plan ) for the use of the major sports facility for special events.
(sch.2-sec.4-ssec.2) In preparing the plan, the operator must consult with— the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and the chief executive.
(sch.2-sec.4-ssec.3) The operational management plan must— identify potential adverse effects of the use of the major sports facility for special events, including potential adverse effects of the following— any rehearsals, sound and light testing, or other ancillary activities necessary for, or incidental to, special events; building work, including construction of a stage or a structure for equipment associated with special events; lighting or sound equipment entertainment activities associated with special events; and use of fireworks, helicopters or blimps state the strategies the operator is to implement to minimise the potential adverse effects identified under paragraph (a) ; and state the following matters— how the operator is to control noise relating to the use of the major sports facility for special events, including strategies the operator is to implement to reduce potential adverse effects of the noise on residents in the area around the major sports facility; noise from crowds, public address systems, speakers, amplifiers, building works or vehicles how the operator is to monitor noise at the locations stated in section 11 (1) and report on the noise under section 12 ; details about where police officers are to be located at the major sports facility and in surrounding areas; details of emergency and evacuation procedures; details of systems or procedures the operator is to implement to respond to, and resolve, complaints from members of the public; and state the strategies the operator is to implement to— manage and control crowd behaviour before, during and after special events; and policies stating conditions of entry or a code of behaviour, a strategy for the sale and use of alcohol, the use of closed-circuit television surveillance without limiting subparagraph (i) , manage and control crowd behaviour after special events to ensure the behaviour does not adversely affect the amenity of surrounding residential areas or cause a public nuisance; and manage and control pedestrian and vehicular movements before and after special events; and manage and control pedestrian use of pedestrian walkways, rather than surrounding residential areas, and public transport; and state the strategies the operator is to implement to minimise potential adverse effects on the use of Christ Church Milton and the operation of the pipeline known as Castlemaine Drain.
(sch.2-sec.4-ssec.4) The operator must give the chief executive a copy of the operational management plan.
(sch.2-sec.4-ssec.5) In this section— Christ Church Milton — means the premises called Christ Church Milton at 3 Chippendall Street, Milton; and includes the associated rectory and gardens on the premises.
(a) the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and
(b) the chief executive.
(a) identify potential adverse effects of the use of the major sports facility for special events, including potential adverse effects of the following— (i) any rehearsals, sound and light testing, or other ancillary activities necessary for, or incidental to, special events; (ii) building work, including construction of a stage or a structure for equipment associated with special events; Examples of equipment— lighting or sound equipment (iii) entertainment activities associated with special events; and Examples of entertainment activities— use of fireworks, helicopters or blimps
(i) any rehearsals, sound and light testing, or other ancillary activities necessary for, or incidental to, special events;
(ii) building work, including construction of a stage or a structure for equipment associated with special events; Examples of equipment— lighting or sound equipment
(iii) entertainment activities associated with special events; and Examples of entertainment activities— use of fireworks, helicopters or blimps
(b) state the strategies the operator is to implement to minimise the potential adverse effects identified under paragraph (a) ; and
(c) state the following matters— (i) how the operator is to control noise relating to the use of the major sports facility for special events, including strategies the operator is to implement to reduce potential adverse effects of the noise on residents in the area around the major sports facility; Examples of noise for subparagraph (i) — noise from crowds, public address systems, speakers, amplifiers, building works or vehicles (ii) how the operator is to monitor noise at the locations stated in section 11 (1) and report on the noise under section 12 ; (iii) details about where police officers are to be located at the major sports facility and in surrounding areas; (iv) details of emergency and evacuation procedures; (v) details of systems or procedures the operator is to implement to respond to, and resolve, complaints from members of the public; and
(i) how the operator is to control noise relating to the use of the major sports facility for special events, including strategies the operator is to implement to reduce potential adverse effects of the noise on residents in the area around the major sports facility; Examples of noise for subparagraph (i) — noise from crowds, public address systems, speakers, amplifiers, building works or vehicles
(ii) how the operator is to monitor noise at the locations stated in section 11 (1) and report on the noise under section 12 ;
(iii) details about where police officers are to be located at the major sports facility and in surrounding areas;
(iv) details of emergency and evacuation procedures;
(v) details of systems or procedures the operator is to implement to respond to, and resolve, complaints from members of the public; and
(d) state the strategies the operator is to implement to— (i) manage and control crowd behaviour before, during and after special events; and Examples of strategies to manage crowd behaviour— policies stating conditions of entry or a code of behaviour, a strategy for the sale and use of alcohol, the use of closed-circuit television surveillance (ii) without limiting subparagraph (i) , manage and control crowd behaviour after special events to ensure the behaviour does not adversely affect the amenity of surrounding residential areas or cause a public nuisance; and (iii) manage and control pedestrian and vehicular movements before and after special events; and (iv) manage and control pedestrian use of pedestrian walkways, rather than surrounding residential areas, and public transport; and
(i) manage and control crowd behaviour before, during and after special events; and Examples of strategies to manage crowd behaviour— policies stating conditions of entry or a code of behaviour, a strategy for the sale and use of alcohol, the use of closed-circuit television surveillance
(ii) without limiting subparagraph (i) , manage and control crowd behaviour after special events to ensure the behaviour does not adversely affect the amenity of surrounding residential areas or cause a public nuisance; and
(iii) manage and control pedestrian and vehicular movements before and after special events; and
(iv) manage and control pedestrian use of pedestrian walkways, rather than surrounding residential areas, and public transport; and
(e) state the strategies the operator is to implement to minimise potential adverse effects on the use of Christ Church Milton and the operation of the pipeline known as Castlemaine Drain.
(i) any rehearsals, sound and light testing, or other ancillary activities necessary for, or incidental to, special events;
(ii) building work, including construction of a stage or a structure for equipment associated with special events; Examples of equipment— lighting or sound equipment
(iii) entertainment activities associated with special events; and Examples of entertainment activities— use of fireworks, helicopters or blimps
(i) how the operator is to control noise relating to the use of the major sports facility for special events, including strategies the operator is to implement to reduce potential adverse effects of the noise on residents in the area around the major sports facility; Examples of noise for subparagraph (i) — noise from crowds, public address systems, speakers, amplifiers, building works or vehicles
(ii) how the operator is to monitor noise at the locations stated in section 11 (1) and report on the noise under section 12 ;
(iii) details about where police officers are to be located at the major sports facility and in surrounding areas;
(iv) details of emergency and evacuation procedures;
(v) details of systems or procedures the operator is to implement to respond to, and resolve, complaints from members of the public; and
(i) manage and control crowd behaviour before, during and after special events; and Examples of strategies to manage crowd behaviour— policies stating conditions of entry or a code of behaviour, a strategy for the sale and use of alcohol, the use of closed-circuit television surveillance
(ii) without limiting subparagraph (i) , manage and control crowd behaviour after special events to ensure the behaviour does not adversely affect the amenity of surrounding residential areas or cause a public nuisance; and
(iii) manage and control pedestrian and vehicular movements before and after special events; and
(iv) manage and control pedestrian use of pedestrian walkways, rather than surrounding residential areas, and public transport; and
(a) means the premises called Christ Church Milton at 3 Chippendall Street, Milton; and
(b) includes the associated rectory and gardens on the premises.
sch.2-sec.5
Review and amendment of plans
sch.2-sec.5 Review and amendment of plans
This section applies in relation to the following plans—
a transport management plan;
an operational management plan.
The operator—
must review each plan at least every 2 years after the plan is prepared; and
may amend a plan at any time.
However, before amending a plan to make a significant change, the operator must consult on the proposed amendment with—
the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and
the chief executive.
If a plan is amended under this section, the operator must give the chief executive a copy of the amendment or a copy of the plan as amended.
(sch.2-sec.5-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to the following plans— a transport management plan; an operational management plan.
(sch.2-sec.5-ssec.2) The operator— must review each plan at least every 2 years after the plan is prepared; and may amend a plan at any time.
(sch.2-sec.5-ssec.3) However, before amending a plan to make a significant change, the operator must consult on the proposed amendment with— the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and the chief executive.
(sch.2-sec.5-ssec.4) If a plan is amended under this section, the operator must give the chief executive a copy of the amendment or a copy of the plan as amended.
(a) a transport management plan;
(b) an operational management plan.
(a) must review each plan at least every 2 years after the plan is prepared; and
(b) may amend a plan at any time.
(a) the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and
(b) the chief executive.
sch.2-pt.3
Other conditions
Other conditions
sch.2-sec.6
Information for regulation of traffic under local laws
sch.2-sec.6 Information for regulation of traffic under local laws
The operator must give the Brisbane City Council the information about the use of the major sports facility for special events that is necessary for the council to regulate the traffic area around the facility in accordance with its local laws.
sch.2-sec.7
Lighting
sch.2-sec.7 Lighting
The operator must ensure the technical parameters, design, installation, operation and maintenance of field, event and outdoor lighting for a special event comply with AS 4282-1997 (Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting).
sch.2-sec.8
Building works and stage and seating plan
sch.2-sec.8 Building works and stage and seating plan
The operator must ensure all building work for special events complies with the Building Act 1975 .
The operator must prepare a plan (a stage and seating plan ) that—
sets out stage and seating layouts for the use of the major sports facility for special events; and
provides for access and evacuation in an emergency.
The operator must—
give the chief executive a copy of the stage and seating plan; and
ensure the stage and seating plan is complied with at all times during a special event.
(sch.2-sec.8-ssec.1) The operator must ensure all building work for special events complies with the Building Act 1975 .
(sch.2-sec.8-ssec.2) The operator must prepare a plan (a stage and seating plan ) that— sets out stage and seating layouts for the use of the major sports facility for special events; and provides for access and evacuation in an emergency.
(sch.2-sec.8-ssec.3) The operator must— give the chief executive a copy of the stage and seating plan; and ensure the stage and seating plan is complied with at all times during a special event.
(a) sets out stage and seating layouts for the use of the major sports facility for special events; and
(b) provides for access and evacuation in an emergency.
(a) give the chief executive a copy of the stage and seating plan; and
(b) ensure the stage and seating plan is complied with at all times during a special event.
sch.2-sec.9
Operating hours
sch.2-sec.9 Operating hours
The operator must ensure—
the part of a special event consisting of a rehearsal or sound test is carried out only between 10a.m. and 8p.m.; and
if noise from a rehearsal or sound test is audible beyond the major sports facility—
the noise is kept to the lowest level possible; and
the noise is not audible beyond the facility for more than 3 hours in total on any day.
For the part of a special event other than a rehearsal or sound test, the operator must ensure—
the part of the special event is held only between 10a.m. and 10.30p.m.; and
the major sports facility is closed to the public by 11.30p.m.
(sch.2-sec.9-ssec.1) The operator must ensure— the part of a special event consisting of a rehearsal or sound test is carried out only between 10a.m. and 8p.m.; and if noise from a rehearsal or sound test is audible beyond the major sports facility— the noise is kept to the lowest level possible; and the noise is not audible beyond the facility for more than 3 hours in total on any day.
(sch.2-sec.9-ssec.2) For the part of a special event other than a rehearsal or sound test, the operator must ensure— the part of the special event is held only between 10a.m. and 10.30p.m.; and the major sports facility is closed to the public by 11.30p.m.
(a) the part of a special event consisting of a rehearsal or sound test is carried out only between 10a.m. and 8p.m.; and
(b) if noise from a rehearsal or sound test is audible beyond the major sports facility— (i) the noise is kept to the lowest level possible; and (ii) the noise is not audible beyond the facility for more than 3 hours in total on any day.
(i) the noise is kept to the lowest level possible; and
(ii) the noise is not audible beyond the facility for more than 3 hours in total on any day.
(i) the noise is kept to the lowest level possible; and
(ii) the noise is not audible beyond the facility for more than 3 hours in total on any day.
(a) the part of the special event is held only between 10a.m. and 10.30p.m.; and
(b) the major sports facility is closed to the public by 11.30p.m.
sch.2-sec.10
Operator must give public notice of special events
sch.2-sec.10 Operator must give public notice of special events
The operator must, at least 20 business days before the start of a special event, give public notice of the special event by notice published on the website maintained by the operator for the major sports facility.
The website for the major sports facility is www.suncorpstadium.com.au.
The notice must state—
the nature of the special event; and
the period during which the major sports facility will be used for the special event; and
a phone number for making complaints to the operator about the special event; and
the transport and parking arrangements for the special event.
(sch.2-sec.10-ssec.1) The operator must, at least 20 business days before the start of a special event, give public notice of the special event by notice published on the website maintained by the operator for the major sports facility. The website for the major sports facility is www.suncorpstadium.com.au.
(sch.2-sec.10-ssec.2) The notice must state— the nature of the special event; and the period during which the major sports facility will be used for the special event; and a phone number for making complaints to the operator about the special event; and the transport and parking arrangements for the special event.
(a) the nature of the special event; and
(b) the period during which the major sports facility will be used for the special event; and
(c) a phone number for making complaints to the operator about the special event; and
(d) the transport and parking arrangements for the special event.
sch.2-sec.11
Noise
sch.2-sec.11 Noise
During a special event, the operator must ensure noise levels from the event are continuously monitored by a suitably qualified acoustical consultant at, or as near as practicable to, the following locations—
6/8 Petrie Terrace, Petrie Terrace;
15 Plunkett Street, Paddington;
36 Judge Street, Petrie Terrace;
26 Princess Street, Petrie Terrace;
31 Isaac Street, Milton.
The operator must ensure the noise level from the special event is equal to or less than at least 1 (but not necessarily both) of the following levels—
100dB(A) L eq , measured at 15-minute periods, measured at a point 50m directly in front of the front edge of the performance stage;
70dB(A) L eq , measured at 15-minute periods, measured at the locations mentioned in subsection (1) .
The operator must ensure the taking of the noise measurements complies with the noise measurement manual.
During the special event, the Authority must ensure that 1 of its employees or its agent—
is present at the sound mixing desk for the event and is able to exercise ultimate control on the noise levels from the sound amplification equipment; and
can contact and communicate with all of the acoustical consultants conducting the monitoring of the noise levels from the event.
In this section—
AS 1055:2018 means AS 1055:2018 (Acoustics - Description and measurement of environmental noise).
department of the environment means the department in which the Environmental Protection Act 1994 is administered.
L eq , for a particular period, means the time average A-weighted sound pressure level, within the meaning given by AS 1055:2018, for the period.
noise measurement manual means the document called ‘Noise measurement manual’, published by the department of the environment.
The document is available on the website of the department of the environment.
(sch.2-sec.11-ssec.1) During a special event, the operator must ensure noise levels from the event are continuously monitored by a suitably qualified acoustical consultant at, or as near as practicable to, the following locations— 6/8 Petrie Terrace, Petrie Terrace; 15 Plunkett Street, Paddington; 36 Judge Street, Petrie Terrace; 26 Princess Street, Petrie Terrace; 31 Isaac Street, Milton.
(sch.2-sec.11-ssec.2) The operator must ensure the noise level from the special event is equal to or less than at least 1 (but not necessarily both) of the following levels— 100dB(A) L eq , measured at 15-minute periods, measured at a point 50m directly in front of the front edge of the performance stage; 70dB(A) L eq , measured at 15-minute periods, measured at the locations mentioned in subsection (1) .
(sch.2-sec.11-ssec.3) The operator must ensure the taking of the noise measurements complies with the noise measurement manual.
(sch.2-sec.11-ssec.4) During the special event, the Authority must ensure that 1 of its employees or its agent— is present at the sound mixing desk for the event and is able to exercise ultimate control on the noise levels from the sound amplification equipment; and can contact and communicate with all of the acoustical consultants conducting the monitoring of the noise levels from the event.
(sch.2-sec.11-ssec.5) In this section— AS 1055:2018 means AS 1055:2018 (Acoustics - Description and measurement of environmental noise). department of the environment means the department in which the Environmental Protection Act 1994 is administered. L eq , for a particular period, means the time average A-weighted sound pressure level, within the meaning given by AS 1055:2018, for the period. noise measurement manual means the document called ‘Noise measurement manual’, published by the department of the environment. The document is available on the website of the department of the environment.
(a) 6/8 Petrie Terrace, Petrie Terrace;
(b) 15 Plunkett Street, Paddington;
(c) 36 Judge Street, Petrie Terrace;
(d) 26 Princess Street, Petrie Terrace;
(e) 31 Isaac Street, Milton.
(a) 100dB(A) L eq , measured at 15-minute periods, measured at a point 50m directly in front of the front edge of the performance stage;
(b) 70dB(A) L eq , measured at 15-minute periods, measured at the locations mentioned in subsection (1) .
(a) is present at the sound mixing desk for the event and is able to exercise ultimate control on the noise levels from the sound amplification equipment; and
(b) can contact and communicate with all of the acoustical consultants conducting the monitoring of the noise levels from the event.
sch.2-sec.12
Report
sch.2-sec.12 Report
The operator must, within 20 business days after the day a special event ends, give the chief executive a report that includes the following information—
details the chief executive reasonably requires about the event;
a summary of the number and type of any complaints received by the operator about the event;
a brief description of the location the subject of each complaint received;
details of any action taken by the Authority in relation to complaints received;
details of any remedial action proposed for future special events.
The operator must also, within 20 business days after the day a special event ends, give the chief executive a report by an accredited acoustical consultant that contains the following information—
the starting and finishing time of each part of the event;
details of noise measurements taken for the event;
the times and locations, shown on a plan, at which the noise measurements were taken;
details of the equipment and methods used to take the noise measurements;
other information relevant to the consideration of the effect of the noise from the event on residents in the area around the major sports facility.
(sch.2-sec.12-ssec.1) The operator must, within 20 business days after the day a special event ends, give the chief executive a report that includes the following information— details the chief executive reasonably requires about the event; a summary of the number and type of any complaints received by the operator about the event; a brief description of the location the subject of each complaint received; details of any action taken by the Authority in relation to complaints received; details of any remedial action proposed for future special events.
(sch.2-sec.12-ssec.2) The operator must also, within 20 business days after the day a special event ends, give the chief executive a report by an accredited acoustical consultant that contains the following information— the starting and finishing time of each part of the event; details of noise measurements taken for the event; the times and locations, shown on a plan, at which the noise measurements were taken; details of the equipment and methods used to take the noise measurements; other information relevant to the consideration of the effect of the noise from the event on residents in the area around the major sports facility.
(a) details the chief executive reasonably requires about the event;
(b) a summary of the number and type of any complaints received by the operator about the event;
(c) a brief description of the location the subject of each complaint received;
(d) details of any action taken by the Authority in relation to complaints received;
(e) details of any remedial action proposed for future special events.
(a) the starting and finishing time of each part of the event;
(b) details of noise measurements taken for the event;
(c) the times and locations, shown on a plan, at which the noise measurements were taken;
(d) details of the equipment and methods used to take the noise measurements;
(e) other information relevant to the consideration of the effect of the noise from the event on residents in the area around the major sports facility.
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pt.1 Preliminary
Preliminary
sec.1 Short title
sec.1 Short title
This regulation may be cited as the Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2026 .
sec.2 Definitions
sec.2 Definitions
In this regulation—
operational management plan see schedule 2 , section 4 (1) .
operator means the person who operates the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for the Authority under an agreement between the person and the Authority.
Stadium Management Advisory Committee means the committee of that name established in accordance with the relevant development approval.
stage and seating plan see schedule 2 , section 8 (2) .
transport management plan see schedule 2 , section 3 (1) .
pt.2 General provisions
General provisions
sec.3 Major sports facilities— Act , s 4
sec.3 Major sports facilities— Act , s 4
For section 4 (1) of the Act , each facility mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1 continues to be declared to be a major sports facility.
sec.4 Crowd size for major sport event— Act , s 30AL
sec.4 Crowd size for major sport event— Act , s 30AL
For section 30AL of the Act , definition major sport event , the number prescribed is 45,000.
sec.5 Use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for particular special events— Act , s 30A
sec.5 Use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) for particular special events— Act , s 30A
For section 30A (1) of the Act , each of the following special events is prescribed for the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)—
a major concert—
that is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and
for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister;
a religious event—
that is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and
for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.
For section 30A (5) of the Act , the conditions stated in schedule 2 are prescribed for each special event prescribed under subsection (1) .
For the calendar year starting on 1 January 2026, this section applies as if the reference in subsection (1) (a) (i) to the 12th major concert were a reference to the 21st major concert.
This subsection and subsection (3) expire on 1 January 2027.
s 5 (3)–(4) exp 1 January 2027 (see s 5(4))
(sec.5-ssec.1) For section 30A (1) of the Act , each of the following special events is prescribed for the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)— a major concert— that is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister; a religious event— that is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.
(sec.5-ssec.2) For section 30A (5) of the Act , the conditions stated in schedule 2 are prescribed for each special event prescribed under subsection (1) .
(sec.5-ssec.3) For the calendar year starting on 1 January 2026, this section applies as if the reference in subsection (1) (a) (i) to the 12th major concert were a reference to the 21st major concert.
(sec.5-ssec.4) This subsection and subsection (3) expire on 1 January 2027. s 5 (3)–(4) exp 1 January 2027 (see s 5(4))
Fourth, the regulation replaces the 2014 Major Sports Facilities Regulation by repealing it (section 7) and providing transitional provisions (parts 3 and section 9) that manage the changeover. The transitional rules modify the immediate effect of new schedule 2 in two ways during a transitional period that runs from commencement until 30 November 2026: schedule 2 sections 3 and 4 apply as if the operator “may” prepare plans rather than “must”, and until those plans are prepared and delivered to the chief executive the corresponding provisions of the repealed regulation continue to apply to the Authority (see section 9).
Fifth, schedule 2 (which occupies much of the regulation) sets out operational requirements and minimum content for plans, monitoring and reporting for special events at Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park). Key operational controls include mandatory transport and operational management plans (schedule 2 sections 2-5), required consultation with the Stadium Management Advisory Committee and the chief executive (schedule 2 sections 3 and 4), a detailed list of matters each plan must address (parking, closures, public transport promotion, disability access, noise control strategies, police placement, emergency procedures, crowd management strategies, and mitigation for effects on Christ Church Milton and the Castlemaine Drain), technical lighting compliance (section 7 of schedule 2), building work compliance with the Building Act 1975 (schedule 2 section 8), operating hours (schedule 2 section 9), public notice requirements and publication location (schedule 2 section 10), continuous noise monitoring requirements and noise limits (schedule 2 section 11), and post‑event reporting obligations to the chief executive including an accredited acoustical consultant’s report (schedule 2 section 12).
Mechanically, the regulation imposes duties on the operator to prepare, review and amend plans, to provide copies to the chief executive, to publish public notices at least 20 business days before an event on the operator’s website (www.suncorpstadium.com.au), and to ensure real‑time noise monitoring and presence of an Authority employee or agent at the sound mixing desk with ultimate control (sch.2‑sec.11). The Authority itself has duty to ensure the operator has prepared and given the plans to the chief executive (sch.2‑sec.2). Where the regulation cross‑references standards and other statutes, it requires compliance, for example AS 4282‑1997 for outdoor lighting and the Building Act 1975 for building work (sch.2‑sec.7, sch.2‑sec.8).
The regulation is detailed and prescriptive about processes, record submission, timing (20 business days for public notice, 20 business days post‑event for reports, two‑year review cycles for plans), and monitoring locations for noise. It removes the 2014 regulation and replaces or reorders obligations, while staging transitional arrangements to avoid enforcement gaps.
Main concepts
The regulation organises its substance around a few recurring legal and operational concepts: special event, operator, Authority, chief executive, plans, monitoring, limits, and prescribed interdependencies with other instruments.
Special event. The regulation defines “special event” by reference to section 5, which prescribes two event categories at Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park): major concerts and a religious event. Each category is constrained by quantitative limits (number of concerts per calendar year, one religious event per calendar year) and qualitative oversight (Minister approval required under s 30A(1)). Schedule 2 then sets the operational conditions that apply whenever the venue is used for a special event under s 30A(1).
Operator and Authority. The operator is defined as the person operating Brisbane Stadium for the Authority under an agreement (Definitions, section 2). The Authority has an oversight duty under schedule 2 section 2 to ensure the operator has prepared the required plans and given copies to the chief executive. The regulation creates shared responsibilities: the operator prepares and implements the plans, while the Authority ensures that the operator has done so and, during events, must provide an employee or agent at the sound mixing desk who can exercise ultimate control over amplification (sch.2‑sec.11(4)).
Plans as regulatory infrastructure. Transport management plans and operational management plans are the regulation’s central compliance instruments (sch.2‑sec.3 and sch.2‑sec.4). The transport plan requires concrete, localised measures: a car parking scheme to prevent event‑generated parking intrusion, closures, specific public transport and taxi/coach parking arrangements, promotion of public transport including combined ticketing where relevant, and accessibility for people with disability. The operational plan is broader, requiring identification of potential adverse effects (sound testing, building work, lighting, entertainment activities, fireworks, helicopters, blimps), strategies to mitigate those effects, noise control and monitoring strategies, police placement, emergency procedures, complaint handling, crowd management and pedestrian/vehicular movement control, and specific mitigation for Christ Church Milton and Castlemaine Drain.
Monitoring and numerical limits. The regulation specifies measurable indicators and monitoring regimes. Section 4 prescribes a 45,000 crowd‑size threshold for major sport events under the Act. Schedule 2 section 11 prescribes continuous noise monitoring at five named residential addresses, and sets alternative noise limits, either of which may be used for compliance: 100 dB(A) Leq measured 50 metres directly in front of the front edge of the performance stage (15‑minute periods), or 70 dB(A) Leq measured at the specified residential locations (15‑minute periods). The regulation mandates that the noise measurements comply with the department’s noise measurement manual and references AS 1055:2018 for terms such as Leq.
Transparency and reporting. The regulation requires public notice at least 20 business days before a special event on the stadium website, with certain minimum content (nature, period, complaint phone number, transport and parking arrangements). It also requires the operator to provide two post‑event reports within 20 business days: a general event report with complaint summaries, actions, remedial proposals, and other details requested by the chief executive (sch.2‑sec.12(1)), and an acoustical consultant’s report with start/finish times, noise measurement details, measurement plans, and methods/equipment used (sch.2‑sec.12(2)).
Temporal staging and transitional continuity. The regulation repeals the 2014 regulation (section 7) but preserves continuity by keeping certain prior requirements in force until the operator prepares and delivers new plans during the transitional period, which ends on 30 November 2026 (section 9). There is also a temporary relaxation or expansion for the concert cap for the 2026 calendar year only, moving the cap from 12 to 21 for that year and expiring on 1 January 2027 (section 5(3)-(4)).
Cross‑reference and anchoring. The regulation anchors many of its obligations and thresholds in other instruments and bodies: the parent Act (multiple cross‑references, including s 4, s 30A, s 30AL and s 30D), the Building Act 1975 for building work, AS 4282‑1997 for outdoor lighting, AS 1055:2018 for acoustical definitions, and the department’s noise measurement manual for measurement procedure. These cross‑references designate external technical standards and other laws as part of the compliance environment, rather than spelling out all technical methods within the regulation itself.
Conceptual tradeoffs present in the text are concrete and mechanically expressed: the regulation balances facility use (allowing a defined number of concerts and a religious event) with neighbourhood amenity (noise limits, monitoring, operating hours, crowd control and parking schemes), and allocates duties between the operator, the Authority, the Stadium Management Advisory Committee, the chief executive and the Brisbane City Council for local traffic regulation.
Who it affects
The regulation names a limited set of institutional actors and several classes of private actors and third parties who are materially affected by its requirements.
The Authority and the operator. The two primary regulated entities are the Authority and the operator. The operator, defined in section 2, is the person operating Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) under an agreement with the Authority. The regulation places direct operational duties on the operator: to prepare a transport management plan and an operational management plan (sch.2‑sec.3 and sch.2‑sec.4), to prepare a stage and seating plan (sch.2‑sec.8), to publicly notify special events (sch.2‑sec.10), to arrange continuous noise monitoring and meet prescribed noise limits (sch.2‑sec.11), to give post‑event reports including an accredited acoustical consultant’s report within 20 business days (sch.2‑sec.12), to ensure lighting complies with AS 4282‑1997 (sch.2‑sec.7), and to ensure building work complies with the Building Act 1975 (sch.2‑sec.8). The Authority has parallel duties to ensure the operator has prepared and provided the plans to the chief executive and to supply an employee or agent at the sound mixing desk able to exercise ultimate control of sound amplification (sch.2‑sec.2 and sch.2‑sec.11(4)).
Chief executive. The chief executive is the recipient of the operator’s plans and reports under multiple provisions. Schedule 2 section 2 requires the Authority to ensure the operator gives the chief executive copies of plans; section 3 and section 4 require the operator to give the chief executive copies of transport and operational plans; section 8 requires the chief executive be given the stage and seating plan; and section 12 requires post‑event reports to be given to the chief executive within 20 business days. The text does not define the chief executive in the excerpts you supplied, but it is the official to whom copies and reports must be delivered and who must be consulted in plan preparation.
Stadium Management Advisory Committee. The regulation requires the operator to consult the Stadium Management Advisory Committee when preparing the transport and operational plans (sch.2‑sec.3(2), sch.2‑sec.4(2)). The committee is the name provided by the relevant development approval, and thus it is a formal consultative body with a statutory role in the plan preparation process.
Brisbane City Council. Local government is implicated through schedule 2 section 6, which requires the operator to provide Brisbane City Council with information necessary for the council to regulate the traffic area around the facility in accordance with its local laws. This ties the operator’s transport plan content into the council’s statutory traffic controls.
Residents and specific addresses. The regulation specifically lists five monitoring addresses in schedule 2 section 11(1): 6/8 Petrie Terrace, 15 Plunkett Street, 36 Judge Street, 26 Princess Street, and 31 Isaac Street, Milton. Those residents are singled out for continuous noise monitoring during special events, which affects their amenity and creates procedural obligations on the operator to locate acoustic monitoring at or near those properties.
National and international bodies, schedule 3 parties and other event organisers. Section 6 prescribes what constitutes a “prescribed event” for the advertising restrictions under the Act, by reference to national or international bodies listed in schedule 3 and to corresponding venues listed opposite them in schedule 3 column 2. Although schedule 3 is not reproduced here, the regulation therefore affects events organised, scheduled, or endorsed by those bodies and imposes constraints specific to advertising for such events.
Police and emergency services. The operational plan must specify “details about where police officers are to be located at the major sports facility and in surrounding areas” and “details about access to the major sports facility and the area around the facility for emergency services” (sch.2‑sec.4(3)(c) and sch.2‑sec.3(3)(g)). This imposes planning, coordination and possible resource implications for police and emergency service agencies during special events.
Suppliers, contractors and consultants. Contractors involved in building work, stage construction, lighting installation and sound systems must meet the Building Act 1975 requirements and AS 4282‑1997 for lighting, and acoustic consultants must be “suitably qualified” or “accredited” to carry out continuous monitoring and to produce the post‑event acoustical report (sch.2‑sec.11 and sch.2‑sec.12). Suppliers of transport services (buses, coaches, taxis), ticketing providers (if combined ticketing is used), and security providers are implicated by the content requirements of the transport and operational plans.
Event attendees and performers. Crowd size thresholds (section 4 prescribes 45,000) and concert caps and approval requirements (section 5) shape the number and scheduling of events, affecting promoters, performers and ticketed patrons. Requirements on entry conditions and codes of behaviour to be stated in the operational plan affect attendees’ conditions of entry.
Other stakeholders. The regulation singles out Christ Church Milton and the pipeline known as Castlemaine Drain as specific features requiring mitigation strategies in the operational plan (sch.2‑sec.4(3)(e)). This creates targeted obligations to avoid or limit adverse effects on particular third‑party uses and infrastructure.
In short, the regulation primarily binds the operator and the Authority, but it imposes duties that reach the chief executive, the Stadium Management Advisory Committee, Brisbane City Council, specified residents, police, emergency services, contractors and consultants, event organisers, performers and the public who attend events. The practical effect will be to make event scheduling and venue operations depend upon compliance with detailed plans, monitoring and reporting that connect local land use and amenity regulators with stadium operational actors.
Key duties and rights
This regulation allocates duties primarily to the operator and the Authority, with obligations to the chief executive and consultative duties involving the Stadium Management Advisory Committee and the Brisbane City Council. The regulation does not explicitly create private rights of action within the text you provided, nor does it set out enforcement penalties; rather, it imposes administratively enforceable duties. Below is a grounded summary of the principal duties and any instrumental rights or procedural entitlements created by the text.
Duties of the operator
Prepare transport management plan. The operator must prepare a transport management plan to provide for transport matters in relation to special events, and must consult with the Stadium Management Advisory Committee and the chief executive in preparing it (sch.2‑sec.3(1)-(2)). The transport plan must include a specified checklist of matters, such as car parking schemes, communications strategies, road closures, public transport details, coach/taxi/set‑down areas, pedestrian and traffic controls, emergency access, truck access, parking for event setup, promotion of public transport (including combined ticketing if relevant), and access for persons with disability (sch.2‑sec.3(3)(a)-(k)).
Prepare operational management plan. The operator must prepare an operational management plan and consult with the Stadium Management Advisory Committee and the chief executive (sch.2‑sec.4(1)-(2)). The operational plan must identify potential adverse effects of special events and state strategies to minimise them, including detailed noise control strategies, monitoring and reporting arrangements, police locations, emergency and evacuation procedures, complaint handling systems, crowd management strategies and controls on pedestrian and vehicular movements, and strategies to minimise adverse effects on Christ Church Milton and Castlemaine Drain (sch.2‑sec.4(3)(a)-(e)).
Stage and seating plan. The operator must prepare a stage and seating plan that sets out stage and seating layouts and provides for access and evacuation in an emergency, give a copy to the chief executive and ensure it is complied with at all times during a special event (sch.2‑sec.8(2)-(3)).
Reviews and amendments. The operator must review each plan at least every two years and may amend plans at any time; significant changes require consultation with the Stadium Management Advisory Committee and the chief executive, and any amendment must be given to the chief executive (sch.2‑sec.5).
Public notice. The operator must give public notice of a special event at least 20 business days before it starts by publishing a notice on the operator’s stadium website (www.suncorpstadium.com.au), and the notice must state the nature of the event, the period of use, a complaints phone number, and transport and parking arrangements (sch.2‑sec.10).
Noise monitoring and compliance. During a special event the operator must ensure continuous noise monitoring by a suitably qualified acoustical consultant at or as near as practicable to five specified addresses, ensure noise levels meet at least one of two specified thresholds (100 dB(A) Leq at 50 m from stage, or 70 dB(A) Leq at the residential locations, each measured in 15‑minute periods), and ensure measurements comply with the departmental noise measurement manual (sch.2‑sec.11(1)-(3)).
Reporting. The operator must provide to the chief executive, within 20 business days after a special event ends, a written report containing information the chief executive reasonably requires, a summary of complaints and their locations, details of any action taken by the Authority on complaints and proposed remedial action. Separately, the operator must give an accredited acoustical consultant’s report with timing, measurement, method and equipment details (sch.2‑sec.12(1)-(2)).
Building and lighting compliance. The operator must ensure all relevant building works comply with the Building Act 1975 and that field, event and outdoor lighting comply with AS 4282‑1997 (sch.2‑sec.8(1), sch.2‑sec.7).
Operational limits. The operator must observe operating hours for rehearsals and sound tests (10.00 am to 8.00 pm, with additional audible time caps), main event parts (10.00 am to 10.30 pm), and ensure the stadium is closed to the public by 11.30 pm (sch.2‑sec.9).
Duties of the Authority
Ensure preparation and delivery of plans. The Authority must ensure the operator has prepared the transport and operational plans and given copies to the chief executive, and must ensure the operator complies with s 5(4) if an amendment occurs (sch.2‑sec.2(1)-(2)).
On‑site sound control. During a special event the Authority must ensure that one of its employees or its agent is present at the sound mixing desk, able to exercise ultimate control over amplification, and is able to contact all acoustical consultants conducting noise monitoring (sch.2‑sec.11(4)).
Consultative and informational duties
Consultation. The operator must consult with the Stadium Management Advisory Committee and the chief executive when preparing transport and operational plans (sch.2‑sec.3(2), sch.2‑sec.4(2)).
Information to Brisbane City Council. The operator must give the Brisbane City Council information about the use of the stadium necessary for the council to regulate the traffic area in accordance with its local laws (sch.2‑sec.6).
Ministerial approval and limits
Ministerial approval is required for each special event prescribed under section 5(1), for both major concerts and the religious event (sec.5(1)(a)(ii) and sec.5(1)(b)(ii)). The regulation also sets numerical caps on concerts per calendar year and on religious events.
Rights and procedural entitlements
The regulation creates procedural entitlements to consultation with the Stadium Management Advisory Committee and the chief executive when amending plans significantly (sch.2‑sec.5(3)). It also provides the chief executive with an entitlement to receive copies of the plans and post‑event reports.
Absence of express private enforcement rights and penalties
The regulation itself does not include express civil penalty provisions, fines, or private rights of action in the sections reproduced. It also does not set out administrative enforcement mechanisms beyond the Authority’s obligations to ensure plans are prepared and that an employee or agent is present at the sound desk. Where the regulation references other statutes (for example the Building Act 1975) the enforcement mechanisms for those requirements will be governed by those Acts. The absence of explicit penalty clauses in this text should be noted when assessing remedies and enforcement channels.
In sum, the regulation sets a comprehensive set of duties on the operator and complementary duties on the Authority and provides process rights to the chief executive and consultative engagement with the Stadium Management Advisory Committee. The principal compliance architecture is plan preparation, disclosure to the chief executive, specified technical standards and monitoring, public notice and post‑event reporting.
Penalties and enforcement
The text you provided does not include standalone penalty provisions or detailed enforcement sanctions within the regulation itself. Instead, the instrument establishes administrative obligations, monitoring requirements and reporting cycles that create measurable compliance points which would ordinarily be enforced through the parent Act, agency oversight and other statutory regimes cross‑referenced in the regulation. Below is a source‑grounded account of the enforcement architecture as expressed in the provided text and of gaps that a practitioner should notice.
What the regulation prescribes as enforceable acts
Plan submission and disclosure. The operator must prepare the transport management plan, operational management plan and stage and seating plan and give copies to the chief executive (sch.2‑sec.3(4), sch.2‑sec.4(4), sch.2‑sec.8(3)). The Authority must ensure this occurs (sch.2‑sec.2). These are discrete, checkable obligations: a plan either exists and has been given to the chief executive, or it has not.
Continuous noise monitoring. The operator must ensure continuous noise monitoring by a suitably qualified acoustical consultant at specified locations during special events, ensure noise does not exceed one of two specified thresholds measured in 15‑minute Leq periods, and ensure measurements comply with the noise measurement manual (sch.2‑sec.11(1)-(3)).
Presence of Authority employee/agent. During the event, the Authority must ensure that one of its employees or agents is present at the sound mixing desk and can exercise ultimate control over amplification, and can communicate with acoustic monitors (sch.2‑sec.11(4)). This is operational and potentially enforceable as an operational requirement.
Reporting deadlines. The operator must provide post‑event reports to the chief executive within 20 business days, including an accredited acoustical consultant’s report with measurement details and equipment used (sch.2‑sec.12(1)-(2)).
Public notice and timing. The operator must publish a public notice at least 20 business days before the special event on the given stadium website, including specified minimum content (sch.2‑sec.10).
Compliance with external standards. The operator must ensure lighting complies with AS 4282‑1997 and that building works comply with the Building Act 1975 (sch.2‑sec.7, sch.2‑sec.8(1)). Failure to comply with those standards will engage the enforcement regimes of those instruments.
Mechanisms that the regulation uses to encourage compliance
Clear operational checklists. The transport and operational management plans require specific, enumerated matters. That reduces discretion over what must be covered and creates clear checklist items that can be audited or inspected.
Monitoring and reporting obligations. Continuous monitoring and post‑event reporting create information flows that enable oversight by the chief executive and presumably other agencies. Timeliness requirements (20 business days) create procedural triggers for follow‑up.
Authority presence at mixing desk. Requiring an Authority employee or agent to be able to exercise ultimate control provides an immediate operational mechanism to reduce noise breaches in real time.
Cross‑reference to enforceable technical standards. By mandating AS 4282‑1997 and compliance with the Building Act 1975, the regulation anchors operational obligations to technical standards that are themselves enforceable under other laws.
Gaps and limits in enforcement within the regulation text provided
No specific offences or monetary penalties in the reproduced text. The regulation as provided does not state the fines, penalty units, infringement notices, or specific criminal or civil penalty provisions attached to contraventions of its clauses. The Act from which this regulation stems may provide enforcement powers, but those are not included in the text you provided. Practitioners should therefore track parallel enforcement authority in the parent Act and in the Building Act 1975, and the local government enforcement mechanisms referred to in schedule 2 section 6.
Reliance on the chief executive and Authority oversight. The enforcement architecture implied by the regulation depends on administrative oversight and information flows to the chief executive. Absent explicit sanctioning clauses in the regulation itself, enforcement will turn on administrative decisions to restrict approvals, withhold future ministerial approvals for events, or revert to other statutory remedies available under the parent Act or Building Act 1975.
Enforcement of noise thresholds. While the regulation establishes concrete noise thresholds and monitoring arrangements, it does not set out the consequence of recorded breaches in the text you provided. The presence of a specified departmental noise measurement manual and references to AS 1055:2018 suggest that measurement methodology is standardised, but the regulation does not state what remedial steps follow if noise limits are exceeded. The Authority’s capacity to exercise control at the mixing desk is a preventative measure, but not an explicit post‑breach sanction.
Transitional continuities. The transitional provisions keep certain provisions of the repealed regulation in force until new plans are prepared and given to the chief executive (section 9). That maintains enforceability during the transition, but complicates enforcement because two regulatory texts may be relevant to determining current obligations depending on whether the operator has delivered new plans.
Practical view of enforcement pathways (grounded in this text)
Administrative enforcement through the chief executive and the Authority. The chief executive is the repository for plans and reports and in that sense is positioned to monitor compliance. The Authority is required to ensure the operator prepares plans and to maintain an on‑site presence at the mixing desk.
Technical enforcement via standard instruments. Where the regulation mandates compliance with technical standards (AS 4282‑1997, AS 1055:2018 references) and the Building Act 1975, the enforcement bodies competent under those instruments can be engaged if those standards are not met.
Local law/regulatory interface. The operator must provide the Brisbane City Council with information necessary for the council to regulate the traffic area under its local laws (sch.2‑sec.6). Council enforcement powers under local laws may therefore be invoked where traffic or parking schemes are not followed.
In short, the regulation sets many clear, measurable obligations, but the excerpt you supplied does not state express penalties or formal enforcement procedures within its text. Enforcement therefore appears to be intended to operate through administrative oversight, technical standard enforcement in other statutes, and local government powers. Practitioners should examine the parent Act, the Building Act 1975, the departmental noise measurement manual, and any administrative enforcement policies for the Authority to identify precise sanctioning mechanisms.
How it interacts with other laws
The regulation explicitly cross‑references multiple other laws and technical standards, integrating them into its compliance regime. The interaction is by reference and by operative incorporation of standards and other statute obligations. Below are the specific cross‑links the regulation makes, and the mechanical effect of each reference based on the text you provided.
Parent Act
Multiple provisions of the parent Act are invoked as the statutory basis and trigger points for the regulation’s requirements. Section 3 of this regulation states that for section 4(1) of the Act each facility in schedule 1 continues to be declared a major sports facility. Section 4 prescribes the crowd size for “major sport event” for the parent Act’s definition in s 30AL, setting the prescribed number at 45,000. Section 5 prescribes events under the Act’s s 30A for Brisbane Stadium, and section 6 prescribes events for advertising restrictions under s 30D. Mechanically, the regulation gives effect to delegations and tasks the Act contemplates by specifying facility lists, thresholds and the categories of special events that the Act will treat specially.
Building Act 1975
Schedule 2 section 8(1) requires the operator to ensure all building work for special events complies with the Building Act 1975. This is an operational incorporation: any stage, temporary structure or other building work carried out for a special event must meet the legal requirements under the Building Act 1975. The enforcement and technical details for building approvals, certification and rectification will therefore be governed by that statute and its regulatory apparatus. The regulation does not restate the Building Act 1975; it simply mandates compliance with it.
Australian Standards and departmental guidance
AS 4282‑1997 (Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting) is made a mandatory standard for the technical parameters, design, installation, operation and maintenance of field, event and outdoor lighting for special events (sch.2‑sec.7). That means lighting systems must meet that Australian Standard.
AS 1055:2018 (Acoustics - Description and measurement of environmental noise) is invoked in schedule 2 section 11 as the source for the meaning of Leq and other acoustical measurement terms, anchoring noise measurement definitions to a recognised technical standard.
The regulation mandates compliance with the departmental “Noise measurement manual”, published by the department responsible for the Environmental Protection Act 1994, and notes the manual is available on the department’s website (sch.2‑sec.11(3)-(5)). This binds measurement methodology to an administrative manual, which operationalises the Leq thresholds specified in the regulation.
Schedule 2 section 11(5) refers to “department of the environment means the department in which the Environmental Protection Act 1994 is administered”. While the regulation does not directly impose obligations under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, it ties the applicable noise measurement manual to the department that administers that Act, which may be consequential if noise complaints engage environmental protection enforcement under that Act.
Local government law and local laws
Schedule 2 section 6 explicitly requires the operator to give Brisbane City Council information necessary for the council to regulate the traffic area around the facility in accordance with its local laws. That creates an operational interface between the operator’s transport plan and the council’s traffic regulation powers and local law enforcement. It effectively coordinates the stadium’s transport measures with council regulatory tools.
Parent Act advertising provisions
Section 6 of the regulation prescribes what a “prescribed event” is for the purpose of certain advertising restrictions found in the Act (s 30D). It does so by cross‑referring to national or international bodies and venues listed in schedule 3. The regulation therefore directly feeds into the Act’s advertising regime by specifying the class of events and venues to which those advertising rules apply.
Repealed regulation and transitional continuity
Section 7 repeals the Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2014. Section 9 provides transitional provisions, ensuring that until the operator prepares and gives new plans to the chief executive certain provisions of the repealed regulation continue to apply to the Authority, and that new schedule 2 section 2 does not apply to the Authority during the transitional period. This creates a temporary legal overlap so that regulatory obligations do not lapse during the changeover. Practically, enforcement and compliance will need to account for which text applies depending on whether new plans have been submitted.
Police and emergency services powers
The operational plan must state details about where police officers are to be located and details about access for emergency services (sch.2‑sec.4(3)(c) and sch.2‑sec.3(3)(g)). While the regulation does not amend police powers, it requires coordination with policing and emergency services, ensuring that policing placements and access are part of the operator’s safety planning.
Other Act provisions (ministerial approvals and thresholds)
Section 5 requires ministerial approval for special events at Brisbane Stadium and sets caps on concerts and religious events. The regulation thus interacts with the ministerial authorisation processes established by the parent Act. The regulation does not describe the process for ministerial approvals itself; such processes will be under the Act and administrative rules.
Consequences of these interactions
The regulation is not standalone. Compliance requires operators and the Authority to engage with building regulation, Australian technical standards, departmental measurement manuals, local council local laws, and the ministerial and administrative processes under the parent Act. Enforcement for cross‑referenced matters will often occur under the referenced instruments rather than under this regulation directly.
Because the regulation references external standards and manuals, technical compliance will necessitate expertise in building approvals, acoustic measurement, lighting design, and traffic management. For example, demonstrating compliance with noise limits requires following the noise measurement manual and AS 1055:2018 measurement definitions.
Transitional provisions mean that practitioners must track whether the operator has provided new plans to the chief executive; obligations that apply may differ depending on that factual state.
To fully trace all legal obligations and enforcement options, one must read this regulation alongside the parent Act, the Building Act 1975, AS 4282‑1997, AS 1055:2018, the department’s noise measurement manual, and the Brisbane City Council’s local laws.
Amendment history
The material you supplied contains internal amendments and temporal modifications embedded in the regulation rather than a separate, multi‑session amendment history. The key amendment events and temporal features visible in the text are the repeal of the 2014 regulation, the transitional staging provisions, and a time‑limited alteration to the concert cap for 2026. Below are the discrete amendment mechanics recorded in the regulation.
Repeal of the 2014 regulation
Section 7 states, plainly, “The Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2014, SL No. 152 is repealed.” This is a total repeal in the operative sense, subject to the transitional arrangements that preserve certain provisions of the repealed instrument until the new plans are in place (see section 9).
Transitional provisions and staged implementation
Part 3, division 2 sets out transitional provisions. Section 9 provides modifications to the operation of schedule 2 during the transitional period, defined as starting on commencement and ending on 30 November 2026 at the end of the day. The transitional modifications are:
New schedule 2 applies during the transitional period with modifications in section 9.
New schedule 2 sections 3 and 4 (transport management plan and operational management plan) apply to the operator as if the duty to prepare the plans were “may prepare a plan” rather than “must prepare a plan” (section 9(2)).
Until the operator prepares the new plan(s) and gives a copy to the chief executive, the corresponding provision of the repealed regulation continues to apply to the Authority as if the repealed regulation had not been repealed. Concretely, the table in section 9(3) maps new schedule 2 section 3 (Transport management plan) to the repealed regulation’s schedule 2 section 2, and new schedule 2 section 4 (Operational management plan) to the repealed regulation’s schedule 2 section 3. This preserves continuity of obligations while the operator transitions to new documentation.
New schedule 2 section 2 does not apply to the Authority until the operator has provided the plans as required (section 9(3)(b)).
These transitional rules create a limited period in which certain duties are relaxed for the operator (from “must” to “may”) while the Authority remains governed by provisions of the repealed regulation unless the operator has provided new plans.
Temporary change to concert cap for 2026
Section 5(3) states that “For the calendar year starting on 1 January 2026, this section applies as if the reference in subsection (1)(a)(i) to the 12th major concert were a reference to the 21st major concert.” Subsection (4) provides that this subsection and subsection (3) expire on 1 January 2027. The regulation therefore contains a built‑in, temporary amendment that increases the permitted number of major concerts at Brisbane Stadium for the 2026 calendar year only, reverting thereafter to the standard cap of 12.
Expiry of specified subsections
The text indicates that s 5(3)-(4) expire on 1 January 2027. That is a built‑in sunset mechanism for the temporary uplift in concert numbers.
Transitional treatment of pre‑existing stage and seating plans
Section 10 states that if, immediately before commencement, a stage and seating plan prepared under the repealed regulation was still in effect, from commencement that plan is taken to be a plan prepared under the new schedule 2 section 8(2) and as given under new schedule 2 section 8(3). This is a saving provision that transitions old plans into the new regulatory text without requiring immediate re‑submission.
Amendment procedures for plans
While not an amendment to the regulation per se, schedule 2 section 5 sets out the operator’s internal amendment regime for the transport and operational plans: review at least every two years, ability to amend at any time, and a requirement to consult the Stadium Management Advisory Committee and the chief executive before making a significant amendment, followed by provision of the amendment to the chief executive. That creates a rolling, administratively controlled amendment process for the operational instruments that the regulation requires.
Net effect
The regulation represents a statutory refresh of the 2014 instrument, with a staged transition to avoid enforcement gaps, and a temporary policy decision to allow additional concerts in 2026. For compliance and governance purposes, the key temporal checkpoints are the commencement date, the transitional period end date (30 November 2026), the temporary concert uplift period (calendar year 2026), and the two‑year review cycles required for the operator’s plans.
Any further amendments after commencement (for example to the event caps, the lists in schedule 1 or schedule 3, or technical standards) would be recorded in later amending instruments and are not present in the text you supplied.
Litigation history
The legislative text you provided does not include any litigation history, judicial interpretations, or references to case law. No court judgments, tribunal determinations or challenged provisions are embedded in the regulation itself. The instrument is a subordinate regulation that prescribes operational and technical requirements; litigation that might engage this regulation would normally arise from one of the following hypothetical sources, none of which are in your supplied text:
Disputes about whether the operator complied with plan content, monitoring obligations or post‑event reporting requirements.
Judicial review of ministerial approvals under the parent Act, where affected parties challenge the approval of a special event.
Enforcement proceedings under the Building Act 1975 or environmental law (for example the Environmental Protection Act 1994) if building work or noise exceedances occur and those Acts’ enforcement mechanisms are invoked.
Local government actions under Brisbane City Council local laws related to traffic and parking regulation.
Because the regulation repeatedly refers to external statutes and standards (the parent Act, Building Act 1975, AS 4282‑1997, AS 1055:2018 and the departmental noise measurement manual), case law on those instruments could be relevant in practice. However, the regulation as supplied contains no judicial history or prior litigation decisions to cite.
For a practitioner preparing for litigation risk or for potential judicial review or enforcement action, the absence of express penalty clauses in the regulation itself suggests that enforcement would likely run through administrative review under the parent Act, through prosecutions or enforcement under the Building Act 1975 or local laws, or through actions brought in relation to breaches of contractual obligations between the Authority and the operator. To understand precedent or likely judicial interpretations, one would need to consult case law under the parent Act and the other statutes referenced.
Gotchas
This regulation contains several provisions that, while clear on their face, create operational traps, coordination challenges and evidentiary needs that can catch operators, the Authority and other stakeholders unprepared. The following are specific “gotchas” grounded in the text that practitioners, compliance offices, and operators should highlight and plan for.
Either/or noise compliance test
Schedule 2 section 11(2) sets out two alternative noise limits and stipulates that the operator must ensure the noise level is equal to or less than at least one (but not necessarily both) of the following: 100 dB(A) Leq measured in 15‑minute periods at a point 50 metres directly in front of the front edge of the performance stage, or 70 dB(A) Leq measured in 15‑minute periods at the five specified residential locations. The gotcha is that compliance may be achieved by satisfying only the stage‑front metric, even if residential locations register above 70 dB(A), or vice versa, subject to the regulation’s “at least one” phrasing. That creates strategic complexity in how noise control is measured and might produce outcomes where residents experience high noise while the stage‑front metric is met. Operators should carefully document and justify whichever measurement they rely upon, using the departmental noise measurement manual and AS 1055:2018 methodology.
Monitoring location specificity and access
The regulation names five residential addresses where monitoring must occur. Continuous monitoring “at, or as near as practicable to,” those locations is required. Access to private property, permissions, sight lines, and equipment siting will be practical hurdles. If monitoring cannot practically be placed at a specified location, the operator must document location choices that are “as near as practicable.” Failure to obtain access or appropriate placement could result in disputed measurement validity.
Authority control at the mixing desk
Schedule 2 section 11(4) requires the Authority to ensure an employee or agent is present at the sound mixing desk and is able to exercise ultimate control on noise levels. This creates operational overlaps between the operator (whose staff and contractors control mixing) and the Authority’s employee with ultimate control. The practical gotcha is role clarity: who makes live creative decisions during a concert, and how will disputes over control be resolved in real time? The regulation gives the Authority the ultimate operational control responsibility but does not set out a dispute resolution mechanism for technical disagreements.
Transitional period differences in “must” and “may”
Section 9(2) transforms the operator’s duty to prepare transport and operational plans into a permissive “may” during the transitional period, but until the operator actually gives the new plans the corresponding provisions of the repealed regulation continue to apply to the Authority. This duality could cause confusion as to which obligations bind the operator, the Authority and the chief executive during the transition. Practically, operators should not assume an immediate relaxation of duties; they should track whether new plans are required and whether the Authority continues to be governed by the repealed text.
Undefined technical and administrative terms
The regulation references “suitably qualified acoustical consultant” and “accredited acoustical consultant” but does not define required accreditation levels, certifying bodies, or minimum qualifications. This ambiguity creates procurement risk: what credentials will the chief executive accept? Operators must pre‑identify accredited consultants whose credentials will be defensible against administrative scrutiny.
Public notice timing and definition of business day
The operator must publish public notice at least 20 business days before the event on www.suncorpstadium.com.au (sch.2‑sec.10). The regulation does not define “business day” within the excerpt, which leaves room for interpretation about public holidays and council closure days. Counting errors in the 20 business day window could invalidate the notice requirement.
Auditable record keeping and post‑event reports
The operator must provide two post‑event reports within 20 business days: a general report with complaint handling and remedial actions, and an accredited acoustical consultant’s report with details of measurement times, locations and equipment (sch.2‑sec.12). These reports must be auditable and must comply with the noise measurement manual. Operators will need rigorous audit trails and chain‑of‑custody for measurement data and equipment calibration records to defend measurements if contested.
Specific mitigation for Christ Church Milton and Castlemaine Drain
The operational plan must address strategies to minimise adverse effects on Christ Church Milton and on the pipeline known as Castlemaine Drain (sch.2‑sec.4(3)(e)). These are narrowly specified local features, and failing to consider them could expose the operator to targeted complaints or remediation obligations. This is a locality‑specific obligation that requires local site surveys and engineering input.
Ministerial approval and quota constraints
Section 5 requires ministerial approval for prescribed special events and sets a cap of 12 concerts per calendar year (temporarily uplifted to 21 for the 2026 calendar year only). Operators and promoters need to track concert counts, the timing of calendar years, and the ministerial approval process. Miscounting events, or proceeding without ministerial approval, could trigger administrative pushback or withdrawal of approvals.
Dependency on external standards and manuals
Noise measurement must comply with the department’s noise measurement manual and rely on AS 1055:2018 definitions. If the department later updates the manual or interprets AS 1055 differently, operators will need to adapt quickly. The regulation leaves measurement methodology to an external manual that may change administratively, so risk management must include active monitoring of departmental manuals and standards.
Reporting to multiple agencies
The operator must give certain information to the chief executive, to Brisbane City Council for traffic regulation, and must coordinate with police and emergency services in operational plans. Multiple stakeholders with overlapping jurisdictions create coordination risk, timing conflicts, and the potential for inconsistent requirements across agencies.
Absence of explicit penalties
The regulation does not state explicit penalties in the text provided. Enforcement may therefore be through administrative decisions under the parent Act or other statutes. This makes the compliance environment less predictable and places a premium on good administrative relations with the chief executive and the Authority.
In short, the gotchas are practical and procedural rather than semantic. Operators and planners should map responsibilities, data flows, timelines and on‑site authority, and obtain technical expertise (acousticians, traffic engineers, lighting engineers) early in the planning lifecycle. The regulation’s reliance on external standards and named monitoring points creates evidentiary dependencies that need to be managed with documented procedures, qualified personnel, and clear contractual allocations of roles.
How to comply
Below is a practical, source‑grounded compliance checklist and operational playbook derived directly from the regulatory text. This is not legal advice; it is a structured set of tasks and document controls that an operator and the Authority would need to implement to meet the regulation’s requirements. Where the regulation requires consultation or provision of documents to the chief executive, those steps are highlighted as mandatory. Timings and deadlines are drawn from the regulation: 20 business days for public notice and for post‑event reports, 2‑year review cycles for plans, and event timing restrictions.
Confirm event classification and approvals
Determine whether the proposed event is a “special event” as prescribed under section 5, and whether it is a major concert or the religious event category. If it is a concert, count how many concerts have already been held in the calendar year to ensure you remain within the cap (12 per calendar year, except for the 2026 calendar year where section 5(3) temporarily treats the cap as 21). Confirm whether ministerial approval under s 30A of the Act is required and obtain it before proceeding.
Prepare and deliver required plans to the chief executive
Transport management plan (sch.2‑sec.3). Prepare a detailed transport management plan that includes: a car parking scheme to prevent intrusion into surrounding areas; a communications strategy about traffic and parking arrangements; detailed road and street closure plans; train, bus and coach service details; coach, taxi, limousine and private vehicle parking and set‑down areas; pedestrian and traffic controls; emergency services access; truck and semi‑trailer access and loading/unloading areas; parking arrangements for event setup; promotion of public transport (including combined ticketing if relevant); and access for persons with disability. Consult with the Stadium Management Advisory Committee and the chief executive during plan preparation. Give a copy of the plan to the chief executive.
Operational management plan (sch.2‑sec.4). Prepare an operational management plan that: identifies potential adverse effects (rehearsals, sound testing, building work, lighting, entertainment activities, fireworks, helicopters, blimps); states mitigation strategies; specifies noise control strategies and monitoring arrangements, including compliance with the noise measurement manual; indicates where police officers will be located; sets out emergency and evacuation procedures; describes complaint response procedures; states crowd management strategies and policies (conditions of entry, code of behaviour, alcohol sale/use strategy, CCTV usage); provides strategies to manage post‑event behaviour to protect residential amenity; sets out pedestrian and vehicular management before and after events; manages pedestrian use of walkways; and minimises adverse effects on Christ Church Milton and Castlemaine Drain. Consult with the Stadium Management Advisory Committee and the chief executive and give a copy to the chief executive.
Stage and seating plan (sch.2‑sec.8). Prepare a stage and seating plan that sets out stage and seating layouts and provides for access and evacuation in an emergency. Give a copy to the chief executive and ensure compliance at all times during the special event.
Ensure technical standards and building compliance
Lighting. Ensure all field, event and outdoor lighting complies with AS 4282‑1997 (sch.2‑sec.7); document design, installation and maintenance records to demonstrate compliance.
Building works. Ensure all building work related to special events complies with the Building Act 1975 (sch.2‑sec.8(1)). Obtain any necessary building approvals, permits and certifications under that Act and retain records.
Noise monitoring and real‑time controls
Appoint suitably qualified or accredited acoustical consultants as required by sch.2‑sec.11 and sch.2‑sec.12. Confirm the consultants meet accepted accreditation standards and document their qualifications.
Continuous monitoring. Set up continuous noise monitoring at, or as near as practicable to, the five locations listed in sch.2‑sec.11(1): 6/8 Petrie Terrace; 15 Plunkett Street; 36 Judge Street; 26 Princess Street; 31 Isaac Street, Milton. If site access is not possible, document the rationale for alternative placement and how it is “as near as practicable”.
Measurement methodology. Follow the departmental noise measurement manual and use terms and measurement definitions consistent with AS 1055:2018. Ensure equipment is properly calibrated and maintain chain of custody and calibration certificates.
Compliance criteria. Ensure noise levels are equal to or less than at least one of the two metrics in sch.2‑sec.11(2): 100 dB(A) Leq measured in 15‑minute periods at a point 50 metres in front of the front edge of the performance stage, or 70 dB(A) Leq measured in 15‑minute periods at the five residential locations. Maintain logs showing 15‑minute Leq measurements throughout the event.
On‑site authority. Coordinate with the Authority to ensure one of its employees or an agent is present at the sound mixing desk and able to exercise ultimate control over amplification. Establish a clear chain of command and procedures for immediate volume reduction if monitoring shows threshold exceedances.
Public notice and local council coordination
Public notice. Publish a public notice at least 20 business days before the start of the special event on www.suncorpstadium.com.au. The notice must state the nature of the special event, the period during which the stadium will be used, a complaints phone number, and the transport and parking arrangements.
Brisbane City Council liaison. Provide Brisbane City Council with necessary information to regulate the traffic area under local laws (sch.2‑sec.6). Coordinate on road closures, parking controls and signage to ensure local law compliance.
Operating hours and sound testing restrictions
Rehearsals and sound tests. Conduct rehearsals or sound tests only between 10.00 am and 8.00 pm. If sound from rehearsals is audible beyond the stadium, ensure the operator keeps the noise to the lowest level possible and limit audible time outside the facility to no more than three hours in total on any day (sch.2‑sec.9(1)).
Main event hours. Ensure parts of the special event other than rehearsals are held only between 10.00 am and 10.30 pm, and ensure the stadium is closed to the public by 11.30 pm (sch.2‑sec.9(2)).
Complaint handling and post‑event reporting
Maintain complaint logs. Record every complaint received, with time, location and a brief description, and document any action taken and proposed remedial measures for future events. The general post‑event report must include a summary of number and type of complaints, locations, actions taken by the Authority and remedial proposals (sch.2‑sec.12(1)).
Post‑event acoustical report. Obtain from an accredited acoustical consultant a report within 20 business days after event end that includes start and finish times for each part of the event, details of noise measurements taken, times and locations on a plan where measurements were taken, details of equipment and methods used, and other relevant information for assessing effects on residents (sch.2‑sec.12(2)). Deliver both reports to the chief executive within the 20 business day deadline.
Plan review and significant amendments
Two‑year reviews. Review both the transport management plan and the operational management plan at least every two years from the date of preparation (sch.2‑sec.5(2)). Maintain formal review records and version control.
Significant amendments. If proposing a significant change, consult with the Stadium Management Advisory Committee and the chief executive before making the amendment, and provide the chief executive with a copy of the amendment or a copy of the plan as amended (sch.2‑sec.5(3)-(4)).
Document control and audit trails
Maintain comprehensive documentation: plans, consultation minutes with the Stadium Management Advisory Committee and the chief executive, proof of delivery of plans and amendments to the chief executive, public notices (with publication timestamps), complaints logs, calibrated equipment records, acoustic monitoring raw data and analyses, building approvals, lighting compliance documentation and any ministerial approvals obtained.
Risk allocation and contractual adjustments
Ensure agreements with suppliers, contractors, sound engineers and promoters allocate responsibility for compliance with noise levels, measurement methodology, building approvals and reporting obligations. Contractors providing acoustic monitoring should be contractually required to meet the accreditation and reporting timelines.
Transitional period considerations
If the operator has not yet provided the new plans to the chief executive and the transitional period applies, confirm whether the corresponding provisions of the repealed regulation continue to apply to the Authority (section 9). Track the end of the transitional period (30 November 2026) and ensure plans are prepared and provided in sufficient time to avoid uncertainty.
Internal training and operational procedures
Train event staff and contractors on the operating hours, rehearsal time restrictions, complaint handling procedures, and real‑time volume reduction protocols that may be triggered by acoustic monitoring. Ensure the Authority’s employee/agent at the mixing desk receives briefing and has a clear mandate to act.
Coordinate with police and emergency services
Include police location details and emergency access plans in operational plans, and consult early with police and emergency services to ensure agreement on placements, access routes and resource needs.
Keep abreast of external standards and manuals
Monitor for updates to AS 4282‑1997, AS 1055:2018 and the department’s noise measurement manual. Update plans, procedures and equipment calibration to remain compliant with the latest versions referenced by the regulation.
Questions to resolve with regulators or legal/technical advisors
Clarify what constitutes a “suitably qualified” or “accredited” acoustical consultant for the purposes of the chief executive’s acceptance.
Confirm the definition of “business day” used for the 20 business day notice and reporting deadlines.
Confirm the practical process and expected timeline for obtaining the minister’s approval for a special event under s 30A of the Act.
Determine whether the Authority’s employee at the mixing desk will be a permanent staff member or a designated agent for each event, and how operational control and liability are allocated.
Confirm whether satisfying the stage‑front noise metric alone is expected practice, or whether residential monitoring will effectively be the norm for assessing compliance.
Implementing this checklist will require integration across legal, operations, safety, security, acoustic, lighting and traffic teams, and documented sign‑off points to demonstrate compliance to the chief executive and other authorities.
This concludes the compliance playbook grounded in the regulation text.
This is general legal information, not legal advice. I can make mistakes. Before you act on this, rely on it, or use any drafted compliance documents, get a qualified Australian lawyer to check what I have said and the documents you prepare.
Section sec.4Crowd size for major sport event— Act , s 30AL
(a) a major concert— (i) that is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and (ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister;
(i) that is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and
(ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister;
(b) a religious event— (i) that is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and (ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.
(i) that is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and
(ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.
(i) that is not more than the 12th major concert to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and
(ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister;
(i) that is the only religious event to be held at the major sports facility in a calendar year; and
(ii) for which the use of the major sports facility is approved by the Minister.
sec.6 Prescribed event for particular restrictions on advertising— Act , s 30D
sec.6 Prescribed event for particular restrictions on advertising— Act , s 30D
For section 30D of the Act , definition prescribed event , paragraphs (a) , (b) and (c) , the matters prescribed are that the major sports facility event—
is an event for which entry tickets are issued; and
is organised, scheduled or endorsed by a national or international body stated in schedule 3 , column 1; and
is held at a major sports facility stated opposite the national or international body in schedule 3 , column 2.
(a) is an event for which entry tickets are issued; and
(b) is organised, scheduled or endorsed by a national or international body stated in schedule 3 , column 1; and
(c) is held at a major sports facility stated opposite the national or international body in schedule 3 , column 2.
pt.3 Repeal and transitional provisions
Repeal and transitional provisions
pt.3-div.1 Repeal
Repeal
sec.7 Repeal
sec.7 Repeal
The Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2014 , SL No. 152 is repealed.
pt.3-div.2 Transitional provisions
Transitional provisions
sec.8 Definitions for division
sec.8 Definitions for division
In this division—
new , in relation to a provision of this regulation, means the provision of this regulation as in force from the commencement.
repealed regulation means the repealed Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2014 .
sec.9 Conditions on use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)— transport management plan and operational management plan
sec.9 Conditions on use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)— transport management plan and operational management plan
Despite section 5(2), new schedule 2 applies in relation to the transitional period with the modifications provided under this section.
New schedule 2, sections 3 and 4 apply to the operator as if the reference in sections 3(1) and 4(1) of that schedule to the operator must prepare a plan were a reference to the operator may prepare a plan.
However, until the operator prepares a plan under a new provision mentioned in column 1 of the following table and a copy of the plan is given to the chief executive under the new provision—
the provision of the repealed regulation mentioned opposite the new provision in column 2 of the table continues to apply to the Authority as if the repealed regulation had not been repealed; and
new schedule 2, section 2 does not apply to the Authority.
Column 1
Column 2
New provision
Provision of repealed regulation
schedule 2, section 3 (Transport management plan)
schedule 2, section 2 (Transport management plan)
schedule 2, section 4 (Operational management plan)
schedule 2, section 3 (Operational management plan)
In this section—
transitional period means the period—
starting on the commencement; and
ending on 30 November 2026 at the end of the day.
(sec.9-ssec.1) Despite section 5(2), new schedule 2 applies in relation to the transitional period with the modifications provided under this section.
(sec.9-ssec.2) New schedule 2, sections 3 and 4 apply to the operator as if the reference in sections 3(1) and 4(1) of that schedule to the operator must prepare a plan were a reference to the operator may prepare a plan.
(sec.9-ssec.3) However, until the operator prepares a plan under a new provision mentioned in column 1 of the following table and a copy of the plan is given to the chief executive under the new provision— the provision of the repealed regulation mentioned opposite the new provision in column 2 of the table continues to apply to the Authority as if the repealed regulation had not been repealed; and new schedule 2, section 2 does not apply to the Authority. Column 1 Column 2 New provision Provision of repealed regulation schedule 2, section 3 (Transport management plan) schedule 2, section 2 (Transport management plan) schedule 2, section 4 (Operational management plan) schedule 2, section 3 (Operational management plan)
(sec.9-ssec.4) In this section— transitional period means the period— starting on the commencement; and ending on 30 November 2026 at the end of the day.
(a) the provision of the repealed regulation mentioned opposite the new provision in column 2 of the table continues to apply to the Authority as if the repealed regulation had not been repealed; and
(b) new schedule 2, section 2 does not apply to the Authority.
(a) starting on the commencement; and
(b) ending on 30 November 2026 at the end of the day.
sec.10 Conditions on use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)—stage and seating plan
sec.10 Conditions on use of Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)—stage and seating plan
This section applies if—
before the commencement, a stage and seating plan was prepared and given to the chief executive under the repealed regulation, schedule 2, section 5; and
immediately before the commencement, the stage and seating plan was still in effect.
From the commencement, the stage and seating plan is taken to be a stage and seating plan—
prepared under new schedule 2, section 8(2); and
given to the chief executive under new schedule 2, section 8(3).
(sec.10-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, a stage and seating plan was prepared and given to the chief executive under the repealed regulation, schedule 2, section 5; and immediately before the commencement, the stage and seating plan was still in effect.
(sec.10-ssec.2) From the commencement, the stage and seating plan is taken to be a stage and seating plan— prepared under new schedule 2, section 8(2); and given to the chief executive under new schedule 2, section 8(3).
(a) before the commencement, a stage and seating plan was prepared and given to the chief executive under the repealed regulation, schedule 2, section 5; and
(b) immediately before the commencement, the stage and seating plan was still in effect.
(a) prepared under new schedule 2, section 8(2); and
(b) given to the chief executive under new schedule 2, section 8(3).
sch.2-pt.1 Preliminary
Preliminary
sch.2-sec.1 References to major sports facility and special events
sch.2-sec.1 References to major sports facility and special events
In this schedule—
a reference to the major sports facility is a reference to the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park); and
a reference to a special event is a reference to a special event prescribed under section 5 of this regulation for the major sports facility.
(a) a reference to the major sports facility is a reference to the major sports facility called Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park); and
(b) a reference to a special event is a reference to a special event prescribed under section 5 of this regulation for the major sports facility.
sch.2-pt.2 Conditions about transport management plans and operational management plans
Conditions about transport management plans and operational management plans
sch.2-sec.2 Authority to ensure plans for special events are prepared and given to chief executive
sch.2-sec.2 Authority to ensure plans for special events are prepared and given to chief executive
The Authority must ensure the operator has prepared the following plans for the use of the major sports facility for special events—
a transport management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 ;
an operational management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 .
The Authority must ensure the operator—
has given the chief executive a copy of each plan mentioned in subsection (1) ; and
if a plan is amended under section 5 —has complied with section 5 (4) in relation to the amendment.
(sch.2-sec.2-ssec.1) The Authority must ensure the operator has prepared the following plans for the use of the major sports facility for special events— a transport management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 ; an operational management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 .
(sch.2-sec.2-ssec.2) The Authority must ensure the operator— has given the chief executive a copy of each plan mentioned in subsection (1) ; and if a plan is amended under section 5 —has complied with section 5 (4) in relation to the amendment.
(a) a transport management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 ;
(b) an operational management plan, as amended from time to time under section 5 .
(a) has given the chief executive a copy of each plan mentioned in subsection (1) ; and
(b) if a plan is amended under section 5 —has complied with section 5 (4) in relation to the amendment.
sch.2-sec.3 Transport management plan
sch.2-sec.3 Transport management plan
The operator must prepare a plan (a transport management plan ) to provide for transport matters in relation to the use of the major sports facility for special events.
In preparing the plan, the operator must consult with—
the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and
the chief executive.
The transport management plan must include the following—
a car parking scheme to prevent intrusion by event-generated car parking in the area around the major sports facility;
a communications strategy for informing the public about traffic and parking arrangements;
details of road and street closures;
details of train, bus and coach services;
details of coach, taxi, limousine and private vehicle parking and set-down areas;
pedestrian and traffic controls;
details about access to the major sports facility and the area around the facility for emergency services;
details about access to the major sports facility for trucks and semi-trailers, and parking, loading and unloading of those vehicles;
parking arrangements for the set-up of special events;
promotion of public transport, including, if relevant, a combined ticketing system for public transport and event entry;
details about access to the major sports facility for persons with disability.
The operator must give the chief executive a copy of the transport management plan.
(sch.2-sec.3-ssec.1) The operator must prepare a plan (a transport management plan ) to provide for transport matters in relation to the use of the major sports facility for special events.
(sch.2-sec.3-ssec.2) In preparing the plan, the operator must consult with— the Stadium Management Advisory Committee; and the chief executive.
(sch.2-sec.3-ssec.3) The transport management plan must include the following— a car parking scheme to prevent intrusion by event-generated car parking in the area around the major sports facility; a communications strategy for informing the public about traffic and parking arrangements; details of road and street closures; details of train, bus and coach services; details of coach, taxi, limousine and private vehicle parking and set-down areas; pedestrian and traffic controls; details about access to the major s
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