Major Sports Facilities Amendment Bill 2022
Bill Story
The journey of this bill through Parliament, including debate and recorded votes.
Referred to Economics and Governance Committee
▸9 members spoke9 support
As Minister, introduced the bill implementing Stadium Taskforce recommendations, emphasising modernising governance for Stadiums Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
“The bill will provide Stadiums Queensland the increased ability to operate in an effective, contemporary, commercially agile and responsive manner to achieve government objectives, especially as we prepare for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”— 2022-10-26View Hansard
Supported the bill while raising concerns about the delay in implementation and questions about Olympics planning, particularly the Gabba redevelopment costs.
“I totally agree with that principle. It is important that these bodies are agile and flexible and have appropriate authority delegated to them so they can act in a timely way to take advantage of situations.”— 2022-10-26View Hansard
As committee chair, supported the bill and spoke about the importance of Queensland's venues for historic sporting memories and future Olympics.
“It is fitting that the most extraordinary event of our lifetime will be held at the places that we find so special.”— 2022-10-26View Hansard
Supported the bill while raising concerns about Gold Coast stadium infrastructure and Olympic planning.
“We need to ensure our facilities are ready for the 2032 Games.”— 2022-10-26View Hansard
Supported the bill implementing Stadium Taskforce recommendations.
“These changes will modernise our stadium governance.”— 2022-10-26View Hansard
Supported the bill while raising concerns about stadium planning for the Gold Coast.
“Our stadiums need to be ready for the Olympics.”— 2022-10-26View Hansard
Supported the bill implementing taskforce recommendations.
“These governance improvements are sensible.”— 2022-10-26View Hansard
Supported the bill while raising questions about Olympic infrastructure planning.
“We need clear plans for 2032.”— 2022-10-26View Hansard
Supported the bill implementing Stadium Taskforce recommendations.
“These reforms will help Stadiums Queensland operate more effectively.”— 2022-10-26View Hansard
That the amendment be agreed to
The motion passed.
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That the motion, as amended, be agreed to
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Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill modernises how Stadiums Queensland, the body that manages the state's major sports venues, is governed and operates. It implements Stadium Taskforce recommendations to make the organisation more agile, expands its commercial functions, and streamlines ministerial oversight including giving the Minister power to direct the organisation for major events like the Olympics.
Who it affects
Sports facility hirers and event organisers may benefit from improved venue management. Taxpayers benefit from more efficient governance of publicly-owned sports infrastructure.
Key changes
- Board directors must have relevant qualifications or at least three years' experience in areas like sports administration, asset management, or law
- Minister can now approve property acquisitions and sales instead of Governor in Council, speeding up decisions
- Minister gains power to direct Stadiums Queensland in the public interest, such as supporting the Olympics or emergency responses
- Stadiums Queensland can pursue commercial developments on facility land where community benefit is demonstrated
- Minimum board meetings reduced from 12 to 9 per year