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Queensland act
This Act establishes and governs the Queensland Performing Arts Trust (QPAT) — the organisation that runs the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in Brisbane. Think of it as the rulebook for how QPAC is set up, managed, and held accountable.
Sets up the Trust as a legal organisation: QPAT is a body corporate (meaning it's treated like a legal person — it can own property, sign contracts, sue and be sued, just like a company).
Defines what the Trust must do, including:
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Direct links to the current provisions in Queensland Performing Arts Trust Act 1977.
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Governs how the Trust is run:
Establishes financial oversight:
Protects people who deal with the Trust: If you enter a contract or transaction with the Trust in good faith, it remains valid even if the Trust has breached its own internal rules.
Covers practical day-to-day matters like:
This law is the legal foundation for one of Queensland's most significant cultural institutions. It ensures QPAC operates with proper governance, financial accountability, and a clear public purpose — while giving it enough commercial flexibility to run venues effectively.