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Queensland act
This Act establishes and governs the Queensland Theatre Company (QTC) — a state-owned arts organisation responsible for producing and promoting theatre across Queensland.
1. Creates the organisation: The QTC is a government-owned body corporate (like a company, but owned by the State). It was previously called the Royal Queensland Theatre Company. Being a body corporate means it can sign contracts, own property, and be sued in its own name.
2. Sets the QTC's purpose: The Act declares the QTC exists to develop Queensland culturally and intellectually, with guiding principles including:
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Direct links to the current provisions in Queensland Theatre Company Act 1970.
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3. Governs the board: Members (board directors) are appointed by the Governor in Council for up to 3 years. They are responsible for managing the organisation, following strategic plans, and reporting to the Minister. They generally don't get paid unless the government decides otherwise. They can be removed at any time, for any reason.
4. Sets up the Director role: A Director (the CEO) is appointed by the Governor in Council for up to 5 years, but the QTC board must approve the appointment. The Director manages day-to-day operations under the board's direction.
5. Establishes financial accountability: The QTC must follow Queensland's government financial rules (under the Financial Accountability Act 2009). It must prepare annual strategic and operational plans (roadmaps) agreed to by the Minister, and report annually on its performance.
6. Protects people dealing with the QTC: If you enter into a contract or transaction with the QTC in good faith, the contract is valid even if the QTC technically exceeded its authority. You don't need to check whether the QTC was allowed to do what it did.
7. Handles abandoned property: If someone leaves property at a QTC venue and doesn't claim it within 4 months, the QTC can sell it at public auction (after publishing notice in a newspaper) or dispose of it.
8. Makes QTC venues public places: For the purposes of policing laws, QTC buildings are treated as public places — meaning police have the same powers there as in any public space.