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Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025

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Queensland

Making Date

2025-01-01

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IntroducedFirst ReadingSecond ReadingCommitteePassed HousePassed SenatePassed BothRoyal Assent

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What this Bill does, in plain language

Establishes a new statutory body called the Queensland Academy of Sport (the academy). It starts on 1 July 2025 (s 1–2, 5).
Gives the academy legal personhood: it is a body corporate, may sue and be sued, and represents the State (s 6–7). It is treated as a statutory body for financial and corruption-accountability laws (s 8).

Core functions and powers (what the academy can and must do)

Main purpose: help emerging and elite Queensland athletes succeed at the Olympic and Paralympic Games; identify and develop future elite athletes; and collaborate with other sporting bodies (s 3).
Detailed responsibilities include running development programs for athletes and coaches, providing scholarships, supporting athlete wellbeing (including retirement), offering or arranging access to high‑performance facilities, partnering with other institutes and sporting organisations, and doing sports‑related research (s 9).
The academy may carry out normal commercial activities needed to perform its functions: enter contracts, accept gifts/bequests (subject to reporting), charge fees for services or facility access, run competitions, and let athletes from other States use its resources (s 11).

Governance and oversight (who decides)

The academy is governed by a Board (5–8 members, up to 8) appointed by the Governor in Council on the Minister’s recommendation (s 12, 15). Board members must have relevant expertise (finance, governance, high‑performance sport, law, Olympic/Paralympic experience, or other relevant skills) (s 15(3)).

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What it does

Mechanically, the Bill creates a new statutory entity, the Queensland Academy of Sport (the academy), to be established and to commence operation on 1 July 2025 (ss 2, 5). The academy is a body corporate that may sue and be sued in its corporate name and, by express provision, represents the State and has the State’s privileges and immunities (ss 6, 7). The Bill makes the academy a statutory body for financial purposes (Financial Accountability Act 2009 and Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982) and a unit of public administration under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 (s 8).

The Bill sets out the academy’s statutory functions, focusing on development programs for emerging and elite Queensland athletes with potential to excel at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, coach development, scholarships, wellbeing supports, access to high‑performance facilities, research collaboration and partnership activity with other institutes and sporting organisations (s 9). The academy’s general power is the usual statutory body power to do anything necessary or convenient to perform its functions, with particular powers expressly including conducting competitions, providing access to interstate participants, entering commercial and sponsorship arrangements, accepting gifts and charging fees for goods and services (ss 10-11).

Governance is vested in a board, with 5 to 8 appointed members (ss 12, 15). Board members are appointed by Governor in Council on the Minister’s recommendation, and the Minister may recommend only persons with specified skills or experience (s 15). The board decides which sports the academy will support and the manner of support (s 13). Board processes and meeting requirements are set out, including minimum frequency of meetings, quorum rules and disclosure of interests (ss 24-31).

Operational leadership is by a chief executive officer appointed by Governor in Council on the Minister’s recommendation after consultation with the board, with a term limit of up to 4 years (ss 33-34). Staff other than the CEO are employed under the Public Sector Act 2022 (s 45). The Minister may issue written directions in the public interest (after consulting the board) and give a statement of expectations; compliance with directions is mandatory and the academy must have regard to statements of expectations (ss 46-47).

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Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025

Queensland Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025

Queensland Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Contents Page Part 1 Preliminary 1 Short title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3 Main purpose of Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Part 2 Queensland Academy of Sport Division 1 Establishment 5 Establishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 6 Legal status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7 Academy represents the State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 Application of other Acts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Division 2 Functions and powers 9 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 10 Powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 11 Particular powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Part 3 Board Division 1 Establishment, functions and powers 12 Establishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 13 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 14 Powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Division 2 Composition 15 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 16 Term of appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 17 Conditions of appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 18 Chairperson and deputy chairperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 19 Disqualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 20 Requirement to disclose particular matters about disqualification 14

Contents Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Page 2 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel 21 Resignation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 22 Vacancy in office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 23 Acting board members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Division 3 Board meetings 24 Conduct of business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 25 Board meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 26 Presiding at board meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 27 Quorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 28 Voting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 29 Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 30 Disclosure of interests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 31 Effect of contravention of s 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Division 4 Committees 32 Establishment of committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Part 4 Staff of academy Division 1 Chief executive officer 33 Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 34 Term of appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 35 Conditions of appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 36 Disqualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 37 Requirement to disclose particular matters about disqualification 21 38 Resignation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 39 Vacancy in office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 40 Acting chief executive officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 41 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 42 Conflicts of interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 43 Restrictions on engaging in paid employment etc. . . . . . . . . . . . 24 44 Preservation of rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Division 2 Other staff 45 Academy’s staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Part 5 Minister’s powers 46 Minister may give directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 47 Minister may give statement of expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Part 6 Reporting requirements 48 Matters to be included in annual report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Part 7 Miscellaneous

Contents Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Page 3 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel Division 1 Criminal history 49 Criminal history report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 50 Changes in criminal history must be disclosed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 51 Confidentiality of criminal history information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Division 2 Other provisions 52 Delegations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 53 Confidentiality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 54 Protection from liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 55 Regulation-making power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Part 8 Transitional provisions 56 Definitions for part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 57 Initial composition of board by acting board members . . . . . . . . 32 58 Initial appointment of acting chief executive officer . . . . . . . . . . . 32 59 Transfer of particular employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 60 Right of election to return to department of sport . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 61 Existing contracts for services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 62 Transfer of control of particular public records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Part 9 Amendment of legislation Division 1 Amendment of this Act 63 Act amended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 64 Amendment of long title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Division 2 Amendment of Public Sector Act 2022 65 Act amended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 66 Amendment of sch 1 (Public service entities under section 9(b)) 35 Schedule 1 Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

2025 A Bill for An Act to establish the Queensland Academy of Sport, and to amend this Act and the Public Sector Act 2022 for particular purposes

Page 6 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 1] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 1 Preliminary The Parliament of Queensland enacts— Part 1 Preliminary 1 Short title This Act may be cited as the Queensland Academy of Sport Act 2025. 2 Commencement This Act commences on 1 July 2025. 3 Main purpose of Act The main purpose of this Act is to establish the Queensland Academy of Sport— (a) to assist emerging and elite Queensland athletes to achieve success at the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games; and (b) to identify, and foster the development of, Queenslanders who demonstrate the talent to develop into future elite athletes; and (c) to collaborate with institutes of sport, and national and Queensland sporting organisations, to maximise the success of Australian athletes at the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. 4 Definitions The dictionary in schedule 1 defines particular words used in this Act. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Page 7 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 5] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 2 Queensland Academy of Sport Part 2 Queensland Academy of Sport Division 1 Establishment 5 Establishment The Queensland Academy of Sport is established. 6 Legal status The academy— (a) is a body corporate; and (b) may sue and be sued in its corporate name. 7 Academy represents the State (1) The academy represents the State. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the academy has the privileges and immunities of the State. 8 Application of other Acts The academy is— (a) a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009; and (b) a statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982; and Note— The Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982, part 2B sets out the way that Act affects the academy’s powers. (c) a unit of public administration under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Page 8 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 9] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 2 Queensland Academy of Sport Division 2 Functions and powers 9 Functions (1) The academy has the following functions— (a) to provide programs for the development of emerging and elite Queensland athletes who have the potential to excel in relevant sports at the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games, including— (i) providing the support of a multi-disciplinary team with specialist skills relevant to the performance of elite athletes; and Examples of specialist skills relevant to the performance of elite athletes— coaching, strength and conditioning training, sports science and sports medicine (ii) supporting the wellbeing of athletes while they undertake the programs and on their retirement from high-performance sport; Examples of support for the wellbeing of athletes— • supporting the personal development of athletes • supporting the career and educational goals of athletes (b) to provide programs for identifying, and providing targeted development activities for, Queenslanders who demonstrate the talent to develop into future elite athletes, including providing programs in partnership with national and Queensland sporting organisations; (c) to provide scholarships to support Queensland athletes who have the potential to excel in relevant sports at the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games; (d) to provide programs for the development of persons who have the potential to excel as coaches in high-performance sport at an international senior level; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Page 9 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 10] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 2 Queensland Academy of Sport (e) to provide, or provide access to, high-performance training facilities for the purpose of performing the academy’s functions; (f) to develop partnerships and collaborate with institutes of sport, and national and Queensland sporting organisations, to do the following— (i) ensure programs provided by the academy maximise the performance and wellbeing of athletes; (ii) maximise the effectiveness and success of Australian high-performance sport; (g) to undertake, or collaborate with other entities that are undertaking, research relating to sports science, sports medicine and sports technology. (2) For this section, if the board decides under section 13(1)(a) to support a sport in a particular way, the sport is a relevant sport for the provision of support by the academy in that way. 10 Powers (1) The academy has all the powers of an individual and may do anything necessary or convenient to be done in the performance of its functions. (2) Also, the academy has the powers given to it under this Act or another Act. 11 Particular powers Without limiting section 10(1), the academy may— (a) for the purpose of fostering cooperation in Australian high-performance sport, give persons from other States access to the academy’s resources or to services or facilities provided by the academy; and (b) conduct sporting competitions; and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Page 10 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 12] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 3 Board (c) enter into commercial or other arrangements, including arrangements for the sponsorship or marketing of the academy; and (d) accept gifts, devises or bequests, and agree to the conditions on which a gift, devise or bequest is made; and Note— See section 48 in relation to the requirement for the academy to report on gifts, devises or bequests accepted by the academy. (e) charge fees, or impose other charges, for goods or services provided by the academy, including, for example, programs provided by the academy, access to the academy’s facilities and admission to events conducted by the academy. Part 3 Board Division 1 Establishment, functions and powers 12 Establishment The board is established as the governing body of the academy. 13 Functions (1) The board has the following functions— (a) to decide, having regard to the main purpose of this Act— (i) the sports to be supported by the academy from time to time; and (ii) the way the sports are to be supported; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Page 11 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 14] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 3 Board Examples of ways the academy may support a particular sport— • providing a program for the development of athletes in the sport • providing a program for the development of coaches for the sport • providing a scholarship to an athlete in the sport (b) to ensure the academy creates a safe, fair and healthy sporting environment that is consistent with all relevant integrity standards; (c) to ensure the academy performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way; (d) any other function given to the board under this Act or another Act. (2) In this section— relevant integrity standard means a standard or policy, however described, developed by Sport Integrity Australia, and published on its website, about any of the following matters— (a) anti-doping; (b) competition manipulation; (c) improper use of drugs and medicine; (d) participant welfare, including athlete safeguarding; (e) another matter, prescribed by regulation, that relates to integrity in sport. Sport Integrity Australia means Sport Integrity Australia established under the Sport Integrity Australia Act 2020 (Cwlth), section 20A. 14 Powers (1) The board has all the powers to do anything necessary or convenient to be done in the performance of its functions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Page 12 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 15] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 3 Board (2) Anything done in the name of, or for, the academy by the board, or with the authority of the board, is taken to have been done by the academy. Division 2 Composition 15 Composition (1) The board consists of at least 5, but not more than 8, persons (each a board member). (2) A board member is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister. (3) The Minister may recommend a person for appointment as a board member only if satisfied the person has qualifications, skills or experience in at least 1 of the following areas— (a) business or financial management; (b) corporate governance; (c) high-performance sport; (d) law; (e) Olympic or Paralympic sport; (f) another area the Minister considers relevant or necessary to support the board’s functions. (4) For subsection (3)(e), a person has experience in Olympic or Paralympic sport if the person— (a) has competed at the Olympic Games or the Paralympic Games; or (b) has been a coach, administrator or member of the support team for athletes competing at the Olympic Games or the Paralympic Games. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Page 13 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 16] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 3 Board 16 Term of appointment (1) A board member holds office for the term stated in the member’s instrument of appointment. (2) The stated term must be not longer than 3 years. (3) A board member may be reappointed. 17 Conditions of appointment (1) A board member is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council. (2) A board member holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided for by this Act, that are decided by the Governor in Council. 18 Chairperson and deputy chairperson (1) The Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister— (a) appoint a board member to be the chairperson of the board; and (b) appoint another board member to be the deputy chairperson of the board. (2) A person may be appointed as the chairperson or deputy chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a board member. (3) The chairperson or deputy chairperson holds office for the term stated in the person’s instrument of appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson. (4) The stated term must end not later than the person’s term of appointment as a board member. (5) However, the person’s appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson ends if the person— (a) resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson under section 21; or 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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Page 14 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 19] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 3 Board (b) stops being a board member. (6) If a person resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson, the person may continue to be a board member for the remaining term of appointment under section 16. 19 Disqualification (1) A person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, a board member if the person— (a) has a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence; or (b) is an insolvent under administration; or (c) is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act, part 2D.6; or (d) is the chief executive officer; or (e) is a staff member or contractor of the academy; or (f) contravenes section 30. (2) Also, a person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, a board member if the person does not consent to the Minister requesting a report about the person’s criminal history under section 49. 20 Requirement to disclose particular matters about disqualification (1) This section applies if a person who is a board member— (a) becomes an insolvent under administration; or (b) is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act, part 2D.6. Note— See section 50 for the requirement to give notice of a change in the person’s criminal history. (2) The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give the Minister notice under subsection (3) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Page 15 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 21] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 3 Board about becoming an insolvent under administration or being disqualified from managing corporations. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. (3) The notice must state— (a) that the person has become an insolvent under administration or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act, part 2D.6; and (b) when the person became an insolvent or was disqualified; and (c) for being disqualified from managing corporations—details adequate to identify the grounds of the disqualification. 21 Resignation (1) A board member may resign office as chairperson, deputy chairperson or board member by signed notice given to the Minister. (2) The resignation takes effect— (a) on the day the notice is given; or (b) if a later day is stated in the notice—on the later day. 22 Vacancy in office A board member’s office becomes vacant if the member— (a) completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or (b) is disqualified from continuing as a board member under section 19; or (c) resigns office as board member under section 21; or (d) is removed from office; or (e) is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the board of which proper notice has been given— 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Page 16 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 23] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 3 Board (i) without the board’s permission; and (ii) without reasonable excuse. 23 Acting board members (1) This section applies if— (a) the office of a board member is vacant; or (b) a board member is absent from duty or is otherwise unable to perform the functions of the office. (2) For subsection (1)(a), the office of a board member is vacant only if the office has previously been filled by an appointment made under section 15. (3) The Minister may appoint a person to act in the office for a period of not longer than 6 months. (4) However, the Minister may extend the appointment for 1 further period of not longer than 6 months. (5) A person can not be appointed to act in the office unless the Minister could recommend the person for appointment as a board member under section 15. (6) This section does not limit the Governor in Council’s power under the Acts Interpretation Act 1954, section 25(1)(b)(iv) or (v). Division 3 Board meetings 24 Conduct of business Subject to this division, the board may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Page 17 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 25] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 3 Board 25 Board meetings (1) The chairperson may convene a meeting of board members (a board meeting) at a time and place decided by the chairperson. (2) The chairperson must convene a board meeting— (a) at least 5 times each year and as often as necessary for the board to perform its functions; and (b) if requested in writing by— (i) the Minister; or (ii) at least half of the board members for the time being. 26 Presiding at board meetings (1) The chairperson is to preside at all board meetings at which the chairperson is present. (2) If the chairperson is not present at a board meeting, the deputy chairperson is to preside if present. (3) If the chairperson and deputy chairperson are not present at a board meeting, the board member chosen by the board members present is to preside. 27 Quorum A quorum for a board meeting is a majority of the board members at the time the meeting is held. 28 Voting (1) A question at a board meeting must be decided by a majority of the votes of the board members present at the meeting and able to vote on the question. (2) Each board member present at a board meeting has a vote on each question to be decided. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Page 18 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 29] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 3 Board (3) A board member who abstains from voting, other than a board member who abstains because of a conflict of interest, is taken to have voted for the negative. (4) If the votes of the board members present at a board meeting are equal, the board member presiding at the meeting has a casting vote. (5) The board may hold board meetings, or allow board members to take part in its meetings, by using any technology allowing reasonably contemporaneous and continuous communication between board members taking part in the meetings. (6) A board member who takes part in a board meeting under subsection (5) is taken to be present at the meeting. (7) A resolution is validly made by the board, even if it is not passed at a board meeting, if— (a) notice of the resolution is given under procedures approved by the board; and (b) a majority of board members agree in writing to the resolution. 29 Minutes The board must keep minutes of its board meetings. 30 Disclosure of interests (1) This section applies if— (a) a board member has a direct or indirect interest in a matter being considered, or about to be considered, at a board meeting; and (b) the interest could conflict with the proper performance of the board member’s duties in relation to the consideration of the matter. (2) As soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the board member’s knowledge, the board member must disclose the nature of the interest at a board meeting. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Page 19 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 31] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 3 Board (3) Unless the board otherwise directs, the board member must not— (a) be present when the board considers the matter; or (b) take part in making a decision of the board about the matter. (4) The board member must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3). (5) The board members present are a quorum for making a decision under subsection (3)(b). (6) A disclosure under subsection (2) must be recorded in the minutes of the board meeting. 31 Effect of contravention of s 30 (1) A contravention of section 30 does not invalidate a decision of the board. (2) However, if the board becomes aware a board member contravened section 30, the board must reconsider a decision made by the board in which the board member took part in contravention of that section. Division 4 Committees 32 Establishment of committees (1) The board may establish 1 or more committees to assist in the performance of the board’s functions. (2) The board may decide the membership of a committee established under this section. (3) A person may be a member of a committee established under this section if the person is— (a) a board member; or (b) the chief executive officer; or 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Page 20 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 33] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 4 Staff of academy (c) a staff member or contractor of the academy; or (d) another person with qualifications, skills or experience relevant to the function of the board for which the committee is established. (4) A committee established under this section may conduct its proceedings, including its meetings, as it considers appropriate. Part 4 Staff of academy Division 1 Chief executive officer 33 Appointment (1) The academy must have a chief executive officer. (2) The chief executive officer is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister. (3) The Minister may not recommend a person for appointment as the chief executive officer unless the Minister has consulted the board about the appointment of the person. (4) The chief executive officer is appointed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022. (5) The chief executive officer is accountable to the board. 34 Term of appointment (1) The chief executive officer is appointed for the term stated in the chief executive officer’s instrument of appointment. (2) The stated term must be not longer than 4 years. (3) The chief executive officer may be reappointed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Page 21 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 35] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 4 Staff of academy 35 Conditions of appointment (1) The chief executive officer is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council. (2) For matters not provided for under this Act or stated in the chief executive officer’s instrument of appointment, the chief executive officer holds office on the terms and conditions decided by the Governor in Council. 36 Disqualification (1) A person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, the chief executive officer if the person— (a) has a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence; or (b) is an insolvent under administration; or (c) is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act, part 2D.6; or (d) is a board member; or (e) is a contractor of the academy; or (f) contravenes section 42. (2) Also, a person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, the chief executive officer if the person does not consent to the Minister requesting a report about the person’s criminal history under section 49. 37 Requirement to disclose particular matters about disqualification (1) This section applies if a person who is the chief executive officer— (a) becomes an insolvent under administration; or (b) is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act, part 2D.6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Page 22 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 38] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 4 Staff of academy Note— See section 50 for the requirement to give notice of a change in the person’s criminal history. (2) The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give the Minister notice under subsection (3) about becoming an insolvent under administration or being disqualified from managing corporations. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. (3) The notice must state— (a) that the person has become an insolvent under administration or is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act, part 2D.6; and (b) when the person became an insolvent or was disqualified; and (c) for being disqualified from managing corporations—details adequate to identify the grounds of the disqualification. 38 Resignation (1) The chief executive officer may resign office by signed notice given to the board. (2) The resignation takes effect— (a) on the day the notice is given; or (b) if a later day is stated in the notice—on the later day. (3) If the chief executive officer resigns office under subsection (1), the board must immediately give the Minister written notice of the resignation. 39 Vacancy in office The office of the chief executive officer becomes vacant if the chief executive officer— 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Page 23 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 40] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 4 Staff of academy (a) completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or (b) is disqualified from continuing as the chief executive officer under section 36; or (c) resigns office under section 38; or (d) is removed from office. 40 Acting chief executive officer (1) This section applies if— (a) the office of the chief executive officer is vacant; or (b) the chief executive officer is absent from duty or is otherwise unable to perform the functions of the office. (2) The Minister may appoint a person to act in the office for a period of not longer than 6 months. (3) However, the Minister may extend the appointment for 1 further period of not longer than 6 months. (4) A person can not be appointed to act in the office unless the Minister could recommend the person for appointment as the chief executive officer under section 33. (5) This section does not limit the Governor in Council’s power under the Acts Interpretation Act 1954, section 25(1)(b)(iv) or (v). 41 Functions (1) The chief executive officer has the following functions— (a) ensuring the effective and efficient administration and operation of the academy; (b) carrying out the day-to-day administration of the academy, including— (i) employing staff members of the academy; and (ii) engaging contractors of the academy; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Page 24 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 42] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 4 Staff of academy (c) any other function given to the chief executive officer under this Act or another Act. (2) In performing the chief executive officer’s functions, the chief executive officer must comply with the written policies and directions of the board. 42 Conflicts of interest (1) This section applies if the chief executive officer has an interest that conflicts, or may conflict, with the discharge of the chief executive officer’s functions. (2) The chief executive officer— (a) must disclose the nature of the interest and conflict to the board as soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the chief executive officer’s knowledge; and (b) must not take action or further action concerning a matter that is, or may be, affected by the conflict unless authorised by the board. 43 Restrictions on engaging in paid employment etc. The chief executive officer must not, without the board’s prior written approval— (a) engage in paid employment outside the responsibilities of the office of the chief executive officer; or (b) actively take part in the activities of a business, or in the management of a corporation carrying on a business. 44 Preservation of rights (1) This section applies if a public service officer is appointed as the chief executive officer. (2) The person keeps all rights accrued or accruing to the person as a public service officer as if service as the chief executive officer were a continuation of service as a public service officer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Page 25 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 45] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 5 Minister’s powers (3) At the end of the person’s term of office or resignation as chief executive officer, the person’s service as the chief executive officer is taken to be service of a like nature in the public service for deciding the person’s rights as a public service officer. Division 2 Other staff 45 Academy’s staff (1) The academy may employ other staff it considers appropriate to perform its functions. (2) The staff are employed under the Public Sector Act 2022. Part 5 Minister’s powers 46 Minister may give directions (1) The Minister may give the academy a written direction about the performance of the academy’s functions, or the exercise of the academy’s powers, if satisfied it would be in the public interest to give the direction. (2) Before giving a direction under subsection (1), the Minister must consult the board about the proposed direction. (3) The academy must comply with a direction given under subsection (1). Note— See section 48 in relation to the requirement for the academy to report on a direction given under this section. 47 Minister may give statement of expectations (1) The Minister may give the academy a written statement (a statement of expectations) about the Minister’s expectations for the performance by the academy of its functions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

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Page 26 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 48] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 6 Reporting requirements (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the statement of expectations— (a) must state the period for which the statement applies; and (b) may provide for any of the following matters— (i) the academy’s strategic or operational activities; (ii) the way the academy must report to the Minister about its activities; (iii) the activities to be carried out by the academy and the department, respectively. (3) The academy must have regard to the statement of expectations in performing its functions. Note— See section 48 in relation to the requirement for the academy to report on a statement of expectations given under this section. Part 6 Reporting requirements 48 Matters to be included in annual report (1) The academy must include in its annual report for each financial year— (a) details of any direction given by the Minister under section 46(1) during the financial year; and (b) a statement about how the academy has complied with the direction; and (c) details of any statement of expectations given by the Minister under section 47 during the financial year; and (d) a statement about how the academy has had regard to the statement of expectations in performing its functions; and (e) details of any gifts, devises or bequests accepted by the academy during the financial year. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Page 27 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 49] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 7 Miscellaneous (2) In this section— annual report means an annual report prepared under the Financial Accountability Act 2009, section 63. Part 7 Miscellaneous Division 1 Criminal history 49 Criminal history report (1) To decide if a person is disqualified from becoming or continuing as a board member or the chief executive officer, the Minister may ask the police commissioner for— (a) a written report about the criminal history of the person; and (b) a brief description of the circumstances of a conviction mentioned in the criminal history. (2) However, the Minister may make the request only if the person has given the Minister written consent for the request. (3) The police commissioner must comply with the request. (4) However, the duty to comply applies only to information in the possession of the police commissioner or to which the police commissioner has access. (5) In this section— criminal history, of a person, means the person’s criminal history as defined under the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986, other than spent convictions. 50 Changes in criminal history must be disclosed (1) This section applies if a person who is a board member or the chief executive officer is convicted of an indictable offence during the term of the person’s appointment. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Page 28 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 51] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 7 Miscellaneous (2) The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give the Minister notice under subsection (3) about the conviction. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. (3) The notice must state— (a) the existence of the conviction; and (b) when the offence was committed; and (c) details adequate to identify the offence; and (d) the sentence imposed on the person. 51 Confidentiality of criminal history information (1) This section applies to a person who— (a) is or has been— (i) the Minister or a member of the Minister’s staff; or (ii) a public service employee performing functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; and (b) in that capacity, has acquired or has access to criminal history information. (2) The person must not disclose the criminal history information to anyone else, or use the criminal history information, other than under subsection (3). (3) The person may disclose or use the criminal history information— (a) to the extent the disclosure or use— (i) is necessary to perform the person’s functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; or (ii) is otherwise required or permitted by this Act or another law; or 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Page 29 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 52] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 7 Miscellaneous (b) with the consent of the person to whom the criminal history information relates. (4) A person who possesses a report given to the Minister under section 49 or a notice given to the Minister under section 50 must ensure the report or notice is destroyed as soon as practicable after it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was given. (5) Subsection (4) applies despite the Public Records Act 2023. (6) In this section— criminal history information means information contained in— (a) a report given to the Minister under section 49; or (b) a notice given to the Minister under section 50. disclose includes give access to. Division 2 Other provisions 52 Delegations (1) The academy may delegate its functions under this Act to— (a) a board member; or (b) the chief executive officer; or (c) an appropriately qualified staff member or contractor of the academy. (2) The chief executive officer may delegate the chief executive officer’s functions under this Act to an appropriately qualified staff member or contractor of the academy. (3) In this section— function includes power. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Page 30 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 53] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 7 Miscellaneous 53 Confidentiality (1) This section applies to a person who— (a) is or has been— (i) a board member; or (ii) the chief executive officer; or (iii) a staff member or contractor of the academy performing functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; and (b) in that capacity, has acquired or has access to personal information about another person. (2) The person must not disclose the information to anyone else, or use the information, other than under this section. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. (3) The person may disclose or use the information— (a) to the extent the disclosure or use— (i) is necessary to perform the person’s functions under, or relating to the administration of, this Act; or (ii) is otherwise required or permitted under this Act or another law; or (b) with the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or (c) in compliance with a lawful process requiring production of documents to, or giving evidence before, a court or tribunal. (4) In this section— criminal history information see section 51(6). disclose includes give access to. information includes a document. personal information— (a) means information about a person’s affairs; but 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Page 31 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 54] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 8 Transitional provisions (b) does not include criminal history information about a person. Note— See section 51 in relation to the confidentiality of criminal history information. 54 Protection from liability (1) An official does not incur civil liability for an act done, or an omission made, honestly and without negligence under this Act. (2) If subsection (1) prevents a civil liability attaching to an official, the liability attaches instead to the academy. (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to an official who is a prescribed person under the Public Sector Act 2022, section 268. Note— For protection from civil liability in relation to prescribed persons under the Public Sector Act 2022, section 268, see section 269 of that Act. (4) In this section— official means— (a) a board member; or (b) the chief executive officer. 55 Regulation-making power The Governor in Council may make regulations under this Act. Part 8 Transitional provisions 56 Definitions for part In this part— 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Page 32 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 57] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 8 Transitional provisions department of sport means the department in which the Major Sports Facilities Act 2001 is administered. QAS business unit means the part of the department of sport that, immediately before the commencement, was known as the Queensland Academy of Sport. transferring employee means a person who, immediately before the commencement, was a public service employee employed in the department of sport in the QAS business unit. 57 Initial composition of board by acting board members (1) For the purpose of appointing persons to act in the office of board member with effect from the commencement, section 23 applies with the modification provided under subsection (2). (2) Despite section 23(2), the office of each board member established under section 15(1) is taken to be vacant from the commencement. 58 Initial appointment of acting chief executive officer (1) For the purpose of appointing a person to act in the office of chief executive officer with effect from the commencement, section 40 applies with the modifications provided under subsections (2) and (3). (2) For section 40(1)(a), the office of chief executive officer is taken to be vacant from the commencement. (3) Section 40(4) does not apply to the extent the Minister could not recommend a person for appointment only because the Minister has not consulted the board about the appointment of the person under section 33(3). 59 Transfer of particular employees (1) On the commencement, each transferring employee— (a) ceases to be employed in the department of sport; and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Page 33 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 60] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 8 Transitional provisions (b) becomes a staff member of the academy as if the transferring employee had been employed by the academy under section 45. (2) The transfer of the transferring employee’s employment to the academy under subsection (1) does not affect the employee’s benefits, entitlements or remuneration, or status, as a public service employee. (3) If, immediately before the commencement, the transferring employee was employed under a written contract of employment with the State, from the commencement— (a) the academy is taken to be a party to the contract in place of the State; and (b) the contract applies with necessary modifications. (4) This section does not limit the Public Sector Act 2022, chapter 4, part 4. 60 Right of election to return to department of sport (1) A transferring employee may, by written notice (a notice of election) given to the chief executive officer, elect to return to being employed in the department of sport. (2) A notice of election must be given on or before 30 September 2025. (3) As soon as practicable after the chief executive officer is given a notice of election, the chief executive officer must give a copy of the notice to the chief executive of the department of sport. (4) This section does not limit the Public Sector Act 2022, chapter 4, part 4. 61 Existing contracts for services (1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person was a party to a contract for services with the State under which the person was contracted 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Page 34 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 62] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 9 Amendment of legislation to provide services for the department of sport in relation to the operations of the QAS business unit. (2) From the commencement— (a) the academy is taken to be a party to the contract in place of the State; and (b) the contract applies with necessary modifications. 62 Transfer of control of particular public records (1) This section applies in relation to a public record that— (a) immediately before the commencement, was controlled by the department of sport; and (b) is related to— (i) a transferring employee; or (ii) the operations of the QAS business unit. (2) On the commencement, the chief executive of the department of sport must give control of the public record to the academy. (3) This section does not limit the application of the Public Records Act 2023 in relation to the public record. (4) In this section— public record see the Public Records Act 2023, section 9. Part 9 Amendment of legislation Division 1 Amendment of this Act 63 Act amended This division amends this Act. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Page 35 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel [s 64] Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Part 9 Amendment of legislation 64 Amendment of long title Long title, from ‘, and to amend’— omit. Division 2 Amendment of Public Sector Act 2022 65 Act amended This division amends the Public Sector Act 2022. 66 Amendment of sch 1 (Public service entities under section 9(b)) Schedule 1— insert— Queensland Academy of Sport under the Queensland Academy of Sport Act 2025 chief executive officer under the Queensland Academy of Sport Act 2025 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Schedule 1 Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Page 36 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel Schedule 1 Dictionary section 4 academy means the Queensland Academy of Sport established under section 5. athlete means a person who trains and competes in an organised sport, whether as an individual or a member of a team. board means the board established under section 12. board meeting see section 25(1). board member see section 15(1). chairperson means the chairperson of the board holding office under section 18. chief executive officer means the chief executive officer of the academy holding office under section 33. contractor, of the academy, means a person who provides services for the academy— (a) under a contract for services between the person and the academy; or (b) under an arrangement between the academy and another person. conviction means a finding of guilt, or the acceptance of a plea of guilty, by a court, whether or not a conviction is recorded. deputy chairperson means the deputy chairperson of the board holding office under section 18. institute of sport means— (a) the Australian Institute of Sport as mentioned in the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 (Cwlth), section 9; or 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Schedule 1 Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 Page 37 Authorised by the Parliamentary Counsel (b) an entity of another State, whether or not established under a law of the other State, that performs functions in the other State that substantially correspond to the academy’s functions under this Act. sporting organisation means an entity that— (a) organises or administers 1 or more sports; or (b) accredits people to take part in sporting competitions; or (c) provides teams to compete in sporting competitions; or (d) trains, or provides finance for, athletes to take part in sporting competitions. staff member, of the academy, means a member of the academy’s staff employed under section 45. statement of expectations see section 47(1). © State of Queensland 2025 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025

Queensland Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025

Practical compliance for the academy and its advisers requires discrete governance, personnel, records and reporting controls mapped to specific statutory obligations. The steps below refer to the Act’s sections and translate them into a concise compliance checklist.

Governance and board compliance

Appointments and skills: Ensure any candidate recommended by the Minister for board appointment meets at least one of the statutory skill or experience criteria in s 15(3), and that appointment instruments specify a term no longer than three years per s 16(2). Keep documentation of Ministerial satisfaction and recommendations to meet scrutiny.
Meetings and minutes: Schedule and document at least five board meetings per year as required by s 25(2)(a). Maintain minutes for every meeting and record disclosures of interest in the minutes consistent with s 30(6) and the requirement to keep minutes (s 29).
Conflicts of interest: Implement a conflicts policy aligned to s 30 that requires board members to disclose direct or indirect interests as soon as practicable, excludes members from deliberation unless the board directs otherwise (s 30(3)), and records decisions to direct participation or exclusion. Incorporate the reconsideration obligation in s 31 into remedial procedures if a breach is discovered.
Quorum and voting rules: Apply the statutory quorum rule that a majority of board members present constitutes a quorum (s 27); implement voting records that reflect s 28, including the treatment of abstentions as negative votes (s 28(3)) and the use of a casting vote by the chairperson in the event of equality (s 28(4)).

CEO and staff compliance

Appointment process: For CEO appointments follow s 33(2)-(3): the Minister recommends and must consult the board before recommending. Confirm the CEO’s instrument of appointment states a term of no longer than four years (s 34(2)) and document the Governor in Council decision.
CEO duties and restrictions: Ensure the CEO’s employment contract and induction cover responsibilities in s 41, the obligation to follow board policies (s 41(2)), conflict disclosure obligations under s 42 and restrictions on outside paid employment or business participation without prior written board approval (s 43).
Staff transfer and election: For transferring employees effected by the transitional provisions, ensure documentation that each transferring employee ceases employment with the department of sport on commencement and becomes an academy staff member under s 59(1). Inform transferring employees of their right to elect to return to the department by 30 September 2025 and establish a process to receive and forward notices of election to the department chief executive (s 60).

Criminal history, disclosure and confidentiality

Criminal history consent and checks: For candidates to board membership and the CEO secure written consent before the Minister requests a police criminal history report (s 49(2)). Maintain secure channels for receiving police reports and limit access on a need‑to‑know basis in line with s 51.
Notification obligations: Train board members and the CEO on the immediate notice obligations where they become insolvent under administration or disqualified from managing corporations, ensuring notices to the Minister satisfy the content requirements in ss 20(3) and 37(3). Implement calendars or monitoring for convictions during term, with clear reporting triggers under s 50(2).
Document handling: Implement records destruction procedures consistent with s 51(4) for criminal history information, noting that this obligation applies “despite” the Public Records Act 2023 (s 51(5)). Maintain an auditable log of the destruction process and rationale for retention periods to show compliance.
Confidentiality training: Provide privacy and confidentiality training covering s 53, ensure consent processes for disclosure where relevant, and create protocols for lawful disclosure under the statutory exceptions in s 53(3) including performance of functions and legal compulsion.

Financial, commercial and gifts handling

Financial compliance: Implement financial controls consistent with the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982, because the academy is a statutory body under both Acts (s 8). Ensure budget, procurement and sponsorship arrangements follow public sector procurement rules and document fee structures consistent with the academy’s power to charge (s 11(e)).
Gifts, devises and bequests: Establish a gifts register and policies to record acceptance conditions, because annual reporting must disclose gifts, devises and bequests (s 48(1)(e)). The policy should address acceptance, conflicts and naming rights to align with transparency obligations.

Ministerial directions and external reporting

Direction receipt and compliance: Develop a documented process for receiving Ministerial directions and statements of expectations, including pre‑direction consultation logs as required by s 46(2), and ensure implementation plans evidence compliance so that the annual report can truthfully state how the academy complied with directions and how it had regard to statements of expectations (s 48(1)(a)-(d)).
Annual report content: Maintain a standing annual report workstream to collect the required disclosures, including ministerial directions, statements of expectations and gifts (s 48). Document how directions were implemented and decisions taken where directions required departures from established strategy.

Operational controls and delegations

Delegations register: Record all delegations in writing under s 52, noting that the academy and the CEO may delegate functions to board members, the CEO, staff or contractors, and that delegations should include qualifications and limits.
Contractor and staff separation: Ensure contractors and staff do not occupy disqualifying governance roles, because s 19 disqualifies contractors and staff from board membership, and s 36 disqualifies contractors from being CEO.
Records transfer and contracts: At commencement, manage transfers of contracts and records in line with ss 59-62; ensure that contracts with the State pre‑commencement have novation arrangements reflected so the academy is taken to be party to contracts with necessary modifications under s 59(3).

Risk management and audit

Internal audit and compliance function: Establish an internal audit and compliance function to test compliance with appointment criteria, conflicts policies, criminal history handling, gift disclosures, financial controls and ministerial direction compliance.
Integrity linkages: Implement programmatic policies to meet Sport Integrity Australia standards specified in s 13(2), including anti‑doping and participant welfare measures, and record evidence of alignment for internal assurance and annual reporting.

Checklist summary (key statutory references)

Appointments and terms: ss 15-19, 33-37, 16, 34.
Meeting frequency, quorum, minutes and conflicts: ss 25-31.
CEO duties and restrictions: ss 41-44.
Staff employment and transfers: ss 45, 59-60.
Ministerial directions/statements and reporting: ss 46-48.
Criminal history checking and disclosure: ss 49-51, 20, 37, 50.
Confidentiality and destruction of records: ss 51-53, 62.
Financial and commercial powers: ss 8, 11, 48(1)(e).
Delegations and protections: ss 52, 54.
Transitional actions at commencement: ss 56-62.

Comprehensive compliance will require written policies, board minutes templates, confidentiality and records destruction procedures, a delegation instrument register, an internal audit program and a public annual report workflow aligned to s 48. All of these measures should be documented and reviewed regularly to demonstrate statutory compliance.

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