Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026

1Short title

This Act may be cited as the Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026.

1A Commencement

The following provisions commence on a day to be fixed by proclamation—

(a)section 1H, to the extent it inserts sections 53DFC and 53DFD;

(b)part 2, other than sections 2 and 10(1A);

(c)part 3A.

1BAct amended

This part amends the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements Act 2021.

1CAmendment of s 5B (Other venues)

Section 5B(1), (2) and (3), after ‘schedule 2,’—
insert—

part 2,

1DAmendment of s 5C (Villages)

Section 5C(1), (2) and (3), after ‘schedule 3,’—
insert—

part 2,

1EAmendment of s 53AD (Functions)

Section 53AD(1)(c)—
omit, insert—

(c)if the Minister, by written notice to the chief executive officer of the authority, directs the authority to monitor the delivery of an other venue—to monitor the delivery of the venue; and

1FAmendment of s 53DB (Definitions for chapter)

(1)Section 53DB, definition games-related transport infrastructure, paragraph (b), after ‘schedule 4’—
insert—

, part 2

(2)Section 53DB, definition transport infrastructure—
insert—

(l)a local government road within the meaning of the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.

1GAmendment of s 53DC (Application of part)

Section 53DC—
insert—

(2)If development mentioned in subsection (1)(a) has been carried out for, or in relation to, an authority venue or other venue, this part also applies to a legacy use of the venue before the start of the venue’s games-related use.

1HInsertion of new ch 3A, pt 2A

Chapter 3A—
insert—

Part 2A Vesting of particular land

Division 1 Preliminary

53DFA Interpretation for part

(1)In this part—

Land Act reservation, for schedule 4A land, means a reservation or condition that—

(a)is mentioned in the Land Act, section 21; and

(b)would have applied in relation to the land if, instead of vesting under division 2, a deed of grant had been issued under the Land Act for the land.

preserved interest, for schedule 4A land, means an easement, or an easement in gross, over or affecting the land if, immediately before the vesting day for the land—

(a)the easement or easement in gross was registered under the Land Title Act; or

(b)the tenure document for the easement or easement in gross was lodged, and capable of registration, under the Land Title Act.

schedule 4A land means the land described in schedule 4A, part 1, 2 or 3.

vesting day, for schedule 4A land, means the day on which the land vests under division 2.

(2)Words and expressions used in this part and the Land Act have the same meaning, to the extent the context permits.

Division 2 Vesting of land

53DFB Stage 1 land

On 1 June 2026, the land described in schedule 4A, part 1 is vested in the authority as an estate in fee simple subject to—

(a)any preserved interests for the land; and

(b)any Land Act reservations for the land.

53DFC Stage 2 land

On the day this section commences, the land described in schedule 4A, part 2 is vested in the authority as an estate in fee simple subject to—

(a)any preserved interests for the land; and

(b)any Land Act reservations for the land.

53DFD Stage 3 land

On the day this section commences, the land described in schedule 4A, part 3 is vested in the authority as an estate in fee simple subject to—

(a)any preserved interests for the land; and

(b)any Land Act reservations for the land.

53DFE Lodgement of plan of survey

(1)This section applies in relation to the land identified as ‘part of Gilchrist Avenue’ on the plan shown in schedule 4A, part 4.

(2)The chief executive must ensure a plan of survey of the land is lodged before 1 June 2026.

(3)The plan of survey must—

(a)generally correspond with the plan shown in schedule 4A, part 4 to the extent the plan identifies the land; and

(b)define the land as 1 lot for the purposes of the Land Title Act; and

(c)comply with the Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Act 2003; and

(d)be certified as accurate by a cadastral surveyor within the meaning of the Surveyors Act 2003.

(4)Despite any other Act or law, if a plan of survey is lodged in accordance with this section—

(a)the lot defined in the plan is created as a lot under the Land Title Act, and able to be vested under this division, on the lodgement of the plan; and

(b)the registrar of titles must, as soon as practicable after the lodgement of the plan, record the particulars of the plan in the freehold land register; and

(c)no fee is payable for—

(i)the lodgement of the plan; or

(ii)the recording of the particulars mentioned in paragraph (b).

Division 3 Effect of vesting

53DFF Effect of vesting

(1)On the vesting of schedule 4A land under division 2—

(a)any interest in the land that existed immediately before the vesting day for the land, other than a preserved interest or Land Act reservation, is cancelled; and

(b)any tenure document evidencing an interest cancelled under paragraph (a) is cancelled; and

(c)any road on the land is permanently closed.

(2)Subsection (1) applies despite any requirement that would otherwise apply, under the Land Act or the Land Title Act, in relation to—

(a)the cancellation of the interest in the land or the tenure document; or

(b)the closure of the road.

(3)As soon as practicable after the vesting of the land under division 2, the registrar of titles must record particulars of the following in the appropriate register and the freehold land register—

(a)the vesting of the land, subject to the preserved interests and Land Act reservations for the land;

(b)the cancellation of an interest in the land under subsection (1)(a);

(c)the cancellation of a tenure document under subsection (1)(b).

(4)Subsection (3) applies despite any requirement that would otherwise apply, under the Land Act or the Land Title Act, in relation to the recording of the particulars mentioned in that subsection.

(5)Despite the Land Act and the Land Title Act, no fee is payable by the authority in relation to—

(a)the vesting of land under division 2; or

(b)the recording of the particulars mentioned in subsection (3).

(6)In this section—

cancel, an interest, includes—

(a)cancel a deed of grant in trust; and

(b)permanently close a road; and

(c)revoke a dedication or reservation and setting apart; and

(d)end a lease or other interest.

53DFG Compensation

(1)No compensation is payable under this Act for the cancellation of an interest in land under section 53DFF.

(2)Subsection (1) does not affect a right to compensation, under another Act or law, for the cancellation of an interest in land under section 53DFF.

1IAmendment of s 53DG (Definitions for part)

Section 53DG, definition games project, ‘section 53DC(a), (b) or (c)’—
omit, insert—

section 53DC(1)(a), (b) or (c) or (2)

1JAmendment of s 53EA (Use of necessary games infrastructure)

(1)Section 53EA(1)(a), ‘section 53DC(a)’—
omit, insert—

section 53DC(1)(a)

(2)Section 53EA(1)(b), ‘section 53DC(b)’—
omit, insert—

section 53DC(1)(b) or (2)

1KAmendment of s 53EF (Exemption from infrastructure charges under other Acts)

(1)Section 53EF(1)(a), ‘section 53DC(a)’—
omit, insert—

section 53DC(1)(a)

(2)Section 53EF(1)(b), ‘section 53DC(b)’—
omit, insert—

section 53DC(1)(b) or (2)

1LAmendment of sch 1 (Authority venues)

(1)Schedule 1, table, entry for the facility to be known as Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre, column 1, ‘The Mill at Moreton Bay Priority Development Area’—
omit, insert—

the Moreton Bay Central Priority Development Area

(2)Schedule 1, table, entry for the facility known as Barlow Stadium Park, column 1, ‘Barlow Stadium Park’—
omit, insert—

Barlow Park Stadium

1MAmendment of sch 2 (Other venues)

(1)Schedule 2, before table—
insert—

Part 1 Preliminary

1Definition for schedule

In this schedule—

arena land means each of the following lots—

(a)lot 61 on SP188566;

(b)lots 63, 64 and 65 on SP312152;

(c)lot 60 on SP184385;

(d)lot 1291 on SP149280.

Part 2 Other venues

(2)Schedule 2, as amended by this Act, part 2, table—
insert—

a facility to be known as the Gabba Arena, located on the arena land

a new indoor entertainment and sport venue with seating for approximately 17,000 people and associated facilities

indoor entertainment and sport venue with seating for approximately 17,000 people and associated facilities

1NReplacement of sch 3 (Villages)

Schedule 3—
omit, insert—

Schedule 3 Villages

section 5C

Part 1 Preliminary

1Definitions for schedule

In this schedule—

BAV games land means each of the following lots—

(a)lot 474 on SP190740;

(b)lot 709 on SP238200;

(c)lot 102 on SP277762;

(d)lots 801, 802 and 803 on SP288047;

(e)lots 112, 113, 114, 115, 703 and 705 on SP288048;

(f)lot 117 on SP288049;

(g)lots 708 and 709 on SP288052;

(h)lot 2 on SP288053;

(i) lot 710 on SP288054;

(j) lot 913 on SP288076;

(k)lot 805 on SP288132;

(l)lot 704 on SP296435;

(m) lots 1 and 3 on SP329545;

(n)lots 110 and 111 on SP336809;

(o) lot 116 on SP341419;

(p)lot 1 on SP341431;

(q)lot 455 on SL3473;

(r)lot 482 on SL4552;

(s)lot 1 on RP41361.

BAV legacy land means each of the following lots—

(a)lots 112, 113, 114, 115 and 705 on SP288048;

(b)lots 110 and 111 on SP336809.

Part 2 Villages

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Description of site or facility	Games-related use	Legacy use
a site to be known as the Brisbane Athletes Village located on the BAV games land	the following uses of the site— (a)  accommodation for up to 12,000 athletes and officials; (b)  associated uses and facilitiesExample—training facilities for athletes	the following uses of the site to the extent it comprises the BAV legacy land— (a)  residential accommodation; (b)  associated commercial and retail uses

1OReplacement of sch 4 (Games-related transport infrastructure)

Schedule 4—
omit, insert—

Schedule 4 Games-related transport infrastructure

section 53DB, definition games-related transport infrastructure

Part 1 Preliminary

1Definitions for schedule

In this schedule—

active transport infrastructure see the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994, section 8A(3).

busway see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.

busway transport infrastructure see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.

general route service see the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994.

local government road see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.

public marine transport infrastructure see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.

public passenger transport infrastructure see the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994.

QTRIP means the implementation programs, known as ‘Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program 2025–26 to 2028–29’, approved under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994, chapter 4, as in effect on the commencement.

Editor's note—

The QTRIP website is www.tmr.qld.gov.au/qtriponline.

rail transport infrastructure see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.

railway see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.

State-controlled road see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.

Part 2 Games-related transport infrastructure

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Name	QTRIP Investment ID	Description
The Wave (stage 1)	3024759	(a)  rail transport infrastructure for operating a general route service on a new dual-track railway from Beerwah to Caloundra (b)  upgraded State-controlled roads, local government roads and active transport infrastructure associated with the infrastructure mentioned in paragraph (a)
The Wave (stage 2)	3357421	(a)  rail transport infrastructure for operating a general route service on a new dual-track railway from Caloundra to Birtinya (b)  upgraded State-controlled roads, local government roads and active transport infrastructure associated with the infrastructure mentioned in paragraph (a)
The Wave (stage 3)	3357421	(a)  busway transport infrastructure and public passenger transport infrastructure for operating a new high-capacity, high-frequency general route service on roads and a new busway between Birtinya to Maroochydore and the Sunshine Coast Airport (b)  upgraded State-controlled roads, local government roads and active transport infrastructure associated with the infrastructure mentioned in paragraph (a)
Mooloolah River interchange upgrade (stage 1)	2007574	new and upgraded State-controlled roads, local government roads and active transport infrastructure associated with the following— (a)  the connection of Nicklin Way to Brisbane Road at Mooloolaba; (b)  the connection of Karawatha Drive at Mountain Creek to Brisbane Road at Mooloolaba; (c)  the connection of the Sunshine Motorway to Brisbane Road at Mooloolaba
Mooloolah River interchange upgrade (stage 2)	2356108	new and upgraded State-controlled roads, local government roads and active transport infrastructure associated with the following— (a)  the connection of the Sunshine Motorway to Kawana Way at Parrearra; (b)  additional lanes on the Sunshine Motorway between— (i)  the Mooloolah River interchange and Buderim-Mooloolaba interchange; and (ii)  the Kawana Way interchange and the Mooloolah River interchange
Coomera Connector (stage 2)	3646282	(a)  an extension of the State-controlled road, known as the Coomera Connector (M9), from Shipper Drive, Coomera to Yawalpah Road, Pimpama (b)  upgraded State-controlled roads, local government roads and active transport infrastructure associated with the infrastructure mentioned in paragraph (a)
Cairns Western Arterial Road upgrade	1810618	(a)  a duplication of the State-controlled road, known as the Cairns Western Arterial Road, between Redlynch Connector Road, Redlynch and the Captain Cook Highway (b)  an upgraded State-controlled road, known as the Cairns Western Arterial Road, at its intersection with Loridan Drive and View Street at Brinsmead (c)  upgraded State-controlled roads, local government roads and active transport infrastructure associated with the infrastructure mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b)
Shute Harbour recreational boating facility	3552018	(a)  new public marine transport infrastructure at Shute Harbour associated with the following— (i)  a new multi-lane boat ramp; (ii)  a new breakwater; (iii)  new floating walkways; (iv)  an upgraded car-trailer parking area (b)  upgraded State-controlled roads, local government roads and active transport infrastructure associated with the infrastructure mentioned in paragraph (a)

1PInsertion of new sch 4A

After schedule 4—
insert—

Schedule 4A Vesting of particular land

sections 53DFA, definition schedule 4A land, 53DFB, 53DFC, 53DFD and 53DFE

Part 1 Stage 1 land

Column 1	Column 2
Description of land	Title reference
Lot 3 on SP185072	51299277
Lot 5 on SP185074	51299279
Lot 5 on SP288407	51228852
The lot created by the lodgement of a plan of survey under section 53DFE(2)	–

Part 2 Stage 2 land

Column 1	Column 2
Description of land	Title reference
Lot 2 on CP909154	50266918
Lot 3 on CP909154	50266927
Lot 5 on SP184695	50702248

Part 3 Stage 3 land

Column 1	Column 2
Description of land	Title reference
Lot 17 on SP185062	51406241
Lot 18 on SP185075	51406244
Lot 1 on SP269374	51406246
Lot 5 on SP334726	51406252
Lot 7 on SP334727	51406255

Part 4 Proposed lot for plan of survey

1QAmendment of sch 6 (Dictionary)

Schedule 6—
insert—

active transport infrastructure, for schedule 4, see schedule 4, section 1.

arena land, for schedule 2, see schedule 2, section 1.

BAV games land, for schedule 3, see schedule 3, section 1.

BAV legacy land, for schedule 3, see schedule 3, section 1.

busway, for schedule 4, see schedule 4, section 1.

busway transport infrastructure, for schedule 4, see schedule 4, section 1.

general route service, for schedule 4, see schedule 4, section 1.

Land Act means the Land Act 1994.

Land Act reservation, for schedule 4A land, for chapter 3A, part 2A, see section 53DFA(1).

Land Title Act means the Land Title Act 1994.

local government road, for schedule 4, see schedule 4, section 1.

preserved interest, for schedule 4A land, for chapter 3A, part 2A, see section 53DFA(1).

public marine transport infrastructure, for schedule 4, see schedule 4, section 1.

public passenger transport infrastructure, for schedule 4, see schedule 4, section 1.

QTRIP, for schedule 4, see schedule 4, section 1.

rail transport infrastructure, for schedule 4, see schedule 4, section 1.

railway, for schedule 4, see schedule 4, section 1.

schedule 4A land, for chapter 3A, part 2A, see section 53DFA(1).

State-controlled road, for schedule 4, see schedule 4, section 1.

vesting day, for schedule 4A land, for chapter 3A, part 2A, see section 53DFA(1).

2Act amended

This part amends the Major Events Act 2014.

3Amendment of s 12 (Prescribing event as major event)

(1)Section 12(2)(d)—
omit, insert—

(d)the provisions of part 5 that apply to the major event, and the period for which those provisions apply;

(e)the provisions of part 5 that apply to a major event area, and the period for which those provisions apply.

(2)Section 12(3)(c)—
omit, insert—

(c)the provisions of part 5 that apply to a controlled area, and the period for which those provisions apply.

(3)Section 12—
insert—

(4)For subsections (2)(d) and (e) and (3)(c), the period prescribed must not be longer than the major event period.

4Amendment of s 15 (Constructing works in declared construction area)

Section 15(3), after ‘practicable after’—
insert—

the end of

5Amendment of s 16 (Carrying out temporary works and maintenance in major event area)

Section 16(4), after ‘practicable after’—
insert—

the end of

6Amendment of pt 5, div 1, hdg (When part applies)

Part 5, division 1, heading, ‘part applies’—
omit, insert—

major event provisions apply

7Replacement of s 17 (When part applies)

Section 17—
omit, insert—

17When provisions of this part apply

A provision of this part applies to a major event, a major event area or a controlled area—

(a)if the provision is prescribed under section 12(2)(d) or (e) or (3)(c) as a provision that applies to the major event, major event area or controlled area; and

(b)if paragraph (a) applies—for the period for which the provision is prescribed under section 12(2)(d) or (e) or (3)(c) to apply.

8Amendment of s 22 (Entering onto playing field or competition or performance area)

Section 22(1)(a), after ‘performance area’—
insert—

, in a major event area

9Amendment of s 30 (Selling on road, public land or major event area)

Section 30, heading, from ‘road’—
omit, insert—

road or public land in controlled area or major event area

10Amendment of s 31 (Resale of tickets)

(1)Section 31, heading, after ‘tickets’—
insert—

at price above original sale price

(1A)Section 31(1), penalty—
omit, insert—

Maximum penalty—

(a)for an individual—135 penalty units; or

(b)for a corporation—680 penalty units.

(2)Section 31(1), all words before penalty—
omit, insert—

(1)A person must not sell, or offer for sale, a ticket to a major event at a price greater than 10% above the original sale price of the ticket.

11Insertion of new s 31A

After section 31—
insert—

31AResale of tickets in controlled area or major event area

(1)A person must not sell, or offer for sale, a ticket to a major event in a controlled area or major event area.

Maximum penalty—

(a)for an individual—135 penalty units; or

(b)for a corporation—680 penalty units.

(2)However, subsection (1) does not apply if the person has the written approval of the major event organiser.

12Replacement of pt 7, div 1, hdg (When part applies)

Part 7, division 1, heading—
omit, insert—

Division 1 Preliminary

13Insertion of new s 55A

After section 55—
insert—

55AWho is an authorised person

Each of the following persons is an authorised person—

(a)a police officer;

(b)a person who holds an appointment under section 56.

14Amendment of sch 1 (Dictionary)

Schedule 1, definition authorised person—
omit, insert—

authorised person see section 55A.

15Act amended

This part amends the Major Sports Facilities Act 2001.

Note—

See also the amendments in schedule 1.

16Insertion of new pt 3, div 2, sdiv 1, hdg

Before section 10—
insert—

Subdivision 1 Establishment and role

17Amendment and relocation of s 12 (Composition of board)

(1)Section 12, heading, ‘of board’—
omit.

(2)Section 12—
insert—

(2)A director is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.

(3)The Minister may recommend a person for appointment as a director only if satisfied the person—

(a)holds a qualification, or has at least 3 years experience, in 1 or more of the following areas—

(i)asset management;

(ii)building and construction;

(iii)commercial enterprise operations;

(iv)event promotion;

(v)financial administration;

(vi)law;

(vii)property development;

(viii)sports administration; or

(b)has other knowledge or experience the Minister considers relevant or necessary to support the board’s functions.

(3)Section 12—
relocate to part 3, division 2, subdivision 2, as renumbered by this Act.

18Renumbering and amendment of pt 3, div 3 (Provisions relating to directors)

(1)Part 3, division 3—
renumber as part 3, division 2, subdivision 2.

(2)Part 3, division 2, subdivision 2, as renumbered, heading—
omit, insert—

Subdivision 2 Composition

19Omission of ss 13 and 14

Sections 13 and 14—
omit.

20Amendment of s 15 (Duration of appointment)

Section 15, heading, ‘Duration’—
omit, insert—

Term

21Amendment of s 16 (Terms of appointment)

Section 16, heading, ‘Terms’—
omit, insert—

Conditions

22Replacement of s 17 (Termination of appointment)

Section 17—
omit, insert—

17Chairperson and deputy chairperson

(1)The Governor in Council must appoint a director to be the chairperson of the board.

(2)The Governor in Council may appoint another director to be the deputy chairperson of the board.

(3)A person may be appointed as the chairperson or deputy chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a director.

(4)The chairperson or deputy chairperson holds office for the term stated in the person’s instrument of appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson.

(5)The stated term must end not later than the person’s term of appointment as a director.

(6)However, the person’s appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson ends if the person—

(a)resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson under section 17AB; or

(b)stops being a director.

(7)If a person resigns office as chairperson or deputy chairperson, the person may continue to be a director for the remaining term of appointment under section 15.

17AA Disqualification

A person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, a director 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.

17AB Resignation

(1)A director may resign office as chairperson, deputy chairperson or director 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.

17AC Vacancy in office

A director’s office becomes vacant if the director—

(a)completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or

(b)is disqualified from continuing as a director under section 17AA; or

(c)resigns office as director under section 17AB; or

(d)is removed from office.

23Insertion of new pt 3, div 2, sdiv 3, hdg

Before section 17A—
insert—

Subdivision 3 Criminal history

24Renumbering of pt 3, div 4 (Business and meetings of the board)

Part 3, division 4—
renumber as part 3, division 2, subdivision 4.

25Replacement of s 21 (Presiding at meetings)

Section 21—
omit, insert—

21Presiding 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 director chosen by the directors present is to preside.

26Renumbering of pt 3, div 5 (Other provisions about Authority)

Part 3, division 5—
renumber as part 3, division 3.

27Amendment of s 28 (Judicial notice of certain signatures)

Section 28(a), after ‘chairperson’—
insert—

or deputy chairperson

28Amendment of s 29 (Authentication of documents)

Section 29, after ‘chairperson’—
insert—

, the deputy chairperson

29Amendment of s 30A (Lawful use for major sports facilities for prescribed special events)

(1)Section 30A, heading, ‘use for’—
omit, insert—

use of

(2)Section 30A(1), ‘prescribed under a’—
omit, insert—

prescribed by

(3)Section 30A(2) and (3), ‘facility for the event’—
omit, insert—

major sports facility for the special event

(4)Section 30A(2)—
insert—

(d)the Liquor Act 1992, or a licence under that Act, to the extent that Act or the licence applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event;

(e)a local law, or a licence, permit or other approval (however described) under the local law, to the extent the local law or the licence, permit or other approval applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event.

Note—

See also the Local Government Act 2009, section 27.

(5)Section 30A—
insert—

(2A)Also, subsection (4) applies if the conditions prescribed under subsection (5), about noise levels for the use of the major sports facility for the special event, are complied with.

(2B)The use of the major sports facility for the special event is taken to be in compliance with the general environmental duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, section 319, to the extent the general environmental duty applies in relation to noise from the use of the facility for the special event.

Note—

See also the Environmental Protection Act 1994, sections 440 and 440Q and schedule 1, section 3(j).

(6)Section 30A(2A) to (3)—
renumber as section 30A(3) to (5).

30Amendment of s 30C (Restriction on resale or purchase of tickets)

(1)Section 30C, heading, ‘or purchase’—
omit.

(2)Section 30C(1), penalty—
omit, insert—

Maximum penalty—

(a)for an individual—135 penalty units; or

(b)for a corporation—680 penalty units.

(3)Section 30C(2)—
omit.

(4)Section 30C(3), from ‘Subsection (1)’ to ‘by or from’—
omit, insert—

Subsection (1) does not apply to the resale of a ticket to a major sports facility event by

(5)Section 30C(5), ‘or (2)’—
omit.

(6)Section 30C(3) to (5)—
renumber as section 30C(2) to (4).

31Amendment of s 30D (Definitions for pt 4B)

(1)Section 30D—
insert—

drone means a device that—

(a)is capable of flight; and

(b)is remotely piloted or able to be programmed to autonomously fly a particular route; and

(c)is not capable of transporting a person.

(2)Section 30D, definition aircraft, after ‘blimp,’—
insert—

drone,

32Insertion of new pt 6, div 9

Part 6—
insert—

Division 9 Transitional provisions for Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026

88Definitions for division

In this division—

former, in relation to a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.

new, in relation to a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force from the commencement.

89Chairperson

(1)This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person held office as chairperson under former section 13(2).

(2)From the commencement, the person is taken to hold office as chairperson under new section 17.

90Application of ss 17AA and 17AC

New sections 17AA and 17AC apply in relation to a director holding office after the commencement, whether the director was appointed before or after the commencement.

33Amendment of sch 2 (Dictionary)

Schedule 2—
insert—

board meeting means a meeting of the board.

chairperson means the chairperson of the board holding office under section 17.

deputy chairperson means the deputy chairperson of the board holding office under section 17.

drone, for part 4B, see section 30D.

33A Act amended

This part amends the Racing Act 2002.

33B Replacement of ch 2, pt 1, div 3, hdg (Membership)

Chapter 2, part 1, division 3, heading—
omit, insert—

Division 3 Composition

33C Replacement of ss 14 and 15

Sections 14 and 15—
omit, insert—

14Composition

(1)The board consists of at least 3, but not more than 9, persons (each a member) as follows—

(a)1 person to represent thoroughbred racing;

(b)1 person to represent harness racing;

(c)1 person to represent greyhound racing;

(d)up to 6 other persons.

(2)A member is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister under section 15.

(3)The instrument of appointment of a member appointed under subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c) must state the code of racing the person is to represent.

15Minister’s recommendation of person for appointment

(1)The Minister may recommend a person for appointment as a member only if satisfied—

(a)the person is an eligible individual; and

(b)the person is suitable to be appointed as a member; and

(c)the person satisfies the requirements under subsection (3) for the appointment.

(2)For subsection (1)(b), in deciding whether a person is suitable to be appointed as a member, the Minister must have regard to the following matters—

(a)the person’s background;

(b)the person’s business reputation, if any, and character;

(c)the person’s financial background and current financial position.

(3)For subsection (1)(c), the person must—

(a)for appointment under section 14(1)(a)—have skills and experience in thoroughbred racing; or

(b)for appointment under section 14(1)(b)—have skills and experience in harness racing; or

(c)for appointment under section 14(1)(c)—have skills and experience in greyhound racing; or

(d)for appointment under section 14(1)(d)—

(i)have skills and experience in 1 or more relevant areas; or

(ii)live in a rural or regional part of the State.

(4)Also, in deciding whether to recommend a person for appointment as a member, the Minister must have regard to whether the person’s skills and experience in the relevant areas will complement the skills and experience of the other members in the relevant areas.

(5)In this section—

relevant area means—

(a)accounting; or

(b)animal welfare; or

(c)business; or

(d)commercial and marketing development; or

(e)thoroughbred racing, harness racing or greyhound racing; or

(f)an area relevant to the function of the board under section 10(3)(f).

15A Term of appointment

(1)A member holds office for the term stated in the member’s instrument of appointment.

(2)The stated term must not be longer than 3 years.

(3)A member may be reappointed.

(4)However, a member may not be reappointed for a term that would result in the member holding office continuously for more than 9 years at a time.

(5)For applying subsection (4), any period for which a person has held office as a member because of an appointment under section 19 is to be disregarded.

Note—

See also section 234 in relation to other periods that must be disregarded.

(6)Also, the terms of appointment of members must be staggered so that, to the extent practicable, the terms of 3 members end every year.

33D Amendment of s 17 (Chairperson and deputy chairperson)

(1)Section 17, heading, ‘and deputy chairperson’—
omit.

(2)Section 17(1), ‘appoint 1 of the non-industry members as’—
omit, insert—

, on the recommendation of the Minister, appoint a member to be

(3)Section 17(2)—
omit.

(4)Section 17(3), ‘or deputy chairperson’—
omit.

(5)Section 17—
insert—

(4)The chairperson holds office for the term stated in the person’s instrument of appointment as chairperson.

(5)The stated term must end not later than the person’s term of appointment as a member.

(6)Section 17(3) to (5)—
renumber as section 17(2) to (4).

33E Insertion of new s 17A

After section 17—
insert—

17A Deputy chairperson

(1)The Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister, appoint a member to be the deputy chairperson of the board.

(2)The Minister may recommend a member for appointment as deputy chairperson only if—

(a)the Minister has given the board a direction under section 28(2); and

(b)the board, in compliance with the direction, has given the Minister notice of its nomination of the member as deputy chairperson.

(3)The deputy chairperson holds office for the term stated in the person’s instrument of appointment as deputy chairperson.

(4)The stated term must end not later than the person’s term of appointment as a member.

33F Amendment of s 19 (Casual vacancy)

Section 19(1), ‘section 15 or 17’—
omit, insert—

section 14, 17 or 17A

33G Amendment of s 20 (Effect of vacancy in membership)

(1)Section 20, ‘section 14(1) or 17(1) or (2)’—
omit, insert—

section 14(1)(a), (b) or (c) or 17(1)

(2)Section 20, ‘, the chairperson or the deputy chairperson’—
omit, insert—

or the chairperson

33H Amendment of s 24 (Quorum)

Section 24, ‘at least 4 members’—
omit, insert—

a majority of the members at the time the meeting is held

33I Amendment of s 25 (Presiding at meetings)

Section 25(3), ‘non-industry board member’—
omit, insert—

member

33JAmendment of s 28 (Minister may call meeting)

(1)Section 28, heading, ‘call meeting’—
omit, insert—

direct convening of meeting etc.

(2)Section 28—
insert—

(1A)Without limiting subsection (1), the Minister may direct the board to—

(a)convene a meeting to nominate a member, other than the chairperson, for appointment as the deputy chairperson; and

(b)give the Minister notice of the board’s nomination as soon as practicable after the meeting is convened.

(3)Section 28(1A) and (2)—
renumber as section 28(2) and (3).

33K Amendment of s 41 (Member must disclose interest)

Section 41(8), ‘is a racing-industry member’—
omit, insert—

holds office under section 14(1)(a), (b) or (c)

33L Replacement of ch 9, hdg (Transitional and validating provisions for Agriculture and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020)

Chapter 9, heading—
omit, insert—

Chapter 9 Further transitional and validating provisions

Division 1 Transitional and validating provisions for Agriculture and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020

33M Renumbering of ch 10 (Transitional provisions for Betting Tax and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022)

Chapter 10—
renumber as chapter 9, division 2.

33N Amendment of s 227 (Definitions for chapter)

Section 227, ‘chapter’—
omit, insert—

division

33O Insertion of new ch 9, div 3

Chapter 9—
insert—

Division 3 Transitional provisions for Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026

232Definitions for division

In this division—

former, in relation to a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement of the transitional provision in which the term is used.

new, in relation to a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force from the commencement of the transitional provision in which the term is used.

transitional provision means a provision of this division.

233Vacation of particular offices

(1)This section applies to a person who, immediately before the commencement, held office as—

(a)a member under former section 14(1); or

(b)the deputy chairperson under former section 17(2).

(2)On the commencement, the person goes out of office.

(3)No compensation is payable to the person because of subsection (2).

234 Particular periods as member to be disregarded

(1)For applying new section 15A(4) to a person, each of the following periods is to be disregarded—

(a)if, immediately before the commencement, the person held office as a member under former section 14(1)—the period for which the person held the office continuously before going out of office under section 233;

(b)if, whether before or after the commencement, the person is appointed as a member under new section 14 for a term starting during the initial period—the period of the term for which the person is appointed.

(2)Subsection (1) does not limit the application of new section 15A(5) to the person.

(3)In this section—

initial period means the period—

(a)starting on the commencement; and

(b)ending at the beginning of the day that is 12 months after the day this section commences.

235 Delayed application of requirement to stagger members’ terms of appointment

The first year to which new section 15A(6) applies is the year starting on 1 January 2027.

33P Amendment of sch 1 (Dictionary)

(1)Schedule 1, definitions member, non-industry member and racing-industry member—
omit.

(2)Schedule 1—
insert—

member see section 14(1).

(3)Schedule 1, definition eligible individual, paragraph (e)—
omit, insert—

(e)is not a member of a committee, or an employee, of a licensed club; and

34Regulation amended

This part amends the State Penalties Enforcement Regulation 2014.

35Amendment of sch 1 (Infringement notice offences and fines for nominated laws)

(1)Schedule 1, entry for Major Sports Facilities Act 2001, entry for section 30C(1), column 2, ‘2’—
omit, insert—

13

(2)Schedule 1, entry for Major Sports Facilities Act 2001, entry for section 30C(2)—
omit.

(3)Schedule 1, entry for Major Sports Facilities Act 2001, authorised person for service of infringement notices entry, paragraph (a), ‘or (2)’—
omit.

36Legislation amended

Schedule 1 amends the legislation it mentions.

section 36

1Section 6—

insert—

Note—

See section 26 in relation to the application of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982.

2Section 17A(1) and (3), ‘commissioner of the police service’—

omit, insert—

police commissioner

3Section 17A(4), from ‘commissioner’s’ to ‘commissioner’—

omit, insert—

police commissioner’s possession or to which the police commissioner

4Section 18, ‘division’—

omit, insert—

subdivision

5Section 19, heading, ‘meetings’—

omit, insert—

board meetings

6Section 19(2), ‘meeting’—

omit, insert—

board meeting

7Section 23, heading, ‘meetings’—

omit, insert—

board meetings

8Part 4, heading, after ‘of’—

insert—

particular

1Section 5(4), ‘section 30A(3)’—

omit, insert—

section 30A(5)

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