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Queensland act
This Queensland law creates and governs the South Bank Corporation, the government body responsible for managing the South Bank precinct in Brisbane — the area along the river that includes parklands, cultural venues, restaurants, and entertainment facilities.
1. Creates the Corporation It establishes the South Bank Corporation as a government body (called a "body corporate" — meaning it can own property, sue and be sued, and sign contracts in its own name). It represents the State of Queensland.
2. Sets up Governance A board of up to 10 directors governs the corporation. The Minister and Brisbane City Council nominate members, with the Governor in Council making formal appointments. Background (criminal history) checks are allowed for prospective members.
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Direct links to the current provisions in South Bank Corporation Act 1989.
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3. Defines the Corporation's Job The corporation must:
4. Controls Development (Building and Land Use) Anyone wanting to build, change the use of a building, or subdivide land within the South Bank area needs approval. The corporation (and in some cases Brisbane City Council) decides who gets that approval. There are detailed rules about what counts as needing approval (called "assessable development") and what doesn't.
5. Manages Land Ownership and Transfers The Governor in Council can transfer land within the precinct to and from the corporation. Certain land transfers between the corporation, QPAT (Queensland Performing Arts Trust), and Brisbane City Council are exempt from fees.
6. Creates a Development Plan System The corporation must prepare a detailed plan for how South Bank should be developed. This plan goes through public consultation, ministerial review, and Governor in Council approval before taking effect. Amendments follow a similar process.
7. Separate Employing Office A distinct entity called the South Bank Employing Office employs the actual staff who work for the corporation. This unusual arrangement means the corporation itself doesn't directly employ people — staff are technically employed by the Employing Office and "seconded" to the corporation.
8. Public Order and Security Security officers can be appointed and have powers to direct people to leave the site or ban them for certain offences. Courts can issue longer-term exclusion orders.
9. Property Sales Disclosure Rules There are special rules (Part 9A) for people buying properties within the South Bank area — sellers must provide disclosure statements with specific information before contracts are signed.