Arts (Statutory Bodies) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024

Overview

This bill updates Queensland's five arts statutory bodies -- the State Library, Art Gallery, Museum, Performing Arts Trust and Theatre Company -- to formally recognise and embed First Nations peoples in their governance. It also modernises board accountability requirements and introduces anti-scalping protections for QPAC ticket sales.

Who it affects

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples gain guaranteed board representation and dedicated advisory committees across all five arts bodies. Board members face new integrity requirements, and QPAC audiences benefit from ticket resale restrictions.

Key changes

• At least two Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander members must be appointed to each arts body board
• A First Nations Committee is established within each arts body to provide cultural governance advice, with membership limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• New guiding principles recognise First Nations cultural and creative rights, truth-telling, and self-determination across all five Acts
• Strategic plans must include initiatives relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Board members face criminal history checks, disqualification for indictable offences, and confidentiality obligations with penalties of 100 penalty units
• Ticket scalping at QPAC is restricted to no more than 10% above face value, with a maximum penalty of 20 penalty units