State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee
Portfolio CommitteeMembers (6)
Bills Reviewed (9)
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 13, 58th Parliament—Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, interim government response
Committee findings
The State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee examined the bill and made three recommendations, including that it be passed. The bill amends the Major Sports Facilities Act to allow special events at Gold Coast stadiums to operate past 10pm, strengthens ticket scalping penalties nearly sevenfold, and revises the Stadiums Queensland Board composition. The committee recommended the department consult with the City of Gold Coast on future regulation amendments and monitor the effectiveness of increased penalty provisions.
- The bill removes liquor licensing constraints that effectively require concerts at major sports facilities to finish by 10pm, aligning with the industry standard of 10.30pm
- Maximum penalties for ticket scalping are increased from 20 penalty units to 135 penalty units for individuals and 680 penalty units for corporations
- The Ticketbrokers Association of Australia raised concerns about the balance between consumer protection and supporting legitimate ticket resale operators
- Stakeholders raised concerns about managing noise and other impacts on local residents near Gold Coast stadiums
- The committee recommends that the Bill be passed.
- The committee recommends that the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games consult with the City of Gold Coast and other key stakeholders on any future amendments to the Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2014 relating to the operation of special events at Carrara Stadium and Robina Stadium.
- The committee recommends that the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games monitor the effectiveness of increased penalty provisions, including any enforcement or compliance challenges, to ensure that the amendments achieve their desired outcomes and remain fit for purpose.
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 19, 58th Parliament—Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
Committee findings
The State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee examined the Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 and recommended it be passed. The bill covers two main areas: amendments to the Electrical Safety Act 2002 to formalise the power for electricity entities to issue equipment defect notices, and the proposed repeal of uncommenced section 155A of the Work Health and Safety Act. Stakeholders were divided on the repeal of section 155A, with some supporting its removal and others arguing it should be amended rather than repealed.
- All submissions regarding the Electrical Safety Act amendments supported the proposed changes
- Stakeholders were divided on the proposal to repeal uncommenced section 155A of the Work Health and Safety Act
- Some stakeholders proposed amending rather than repealing section 155A to provide safeguards and reduce anticipated administrative workload
- The bill formalises the longstanding practice since 2002 of electricity entities issuing equipment defect notices, which lacked a specific head of power
- The committee recommends that the Bill be passed.
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 13, 58th Parliament—Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
Committee findings
The State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee examined the bill and made three recommendations, including that it be passed. The bill amends the Major Sports Facilities Act to allow special events at Gold Coast stadiums to operate past 10pm, strengthens ticket scalping penalties nearly sevenfold, and revises the Stadiums Queensland Board composition. The committee recommended the department consult with the City of Gold Coast on future regulation amendments and monitor the effectiveness of increased penalty provisions.
- The bill removes liquor licensing constraints that effectively require concerts at major sports facilities to finish by 10pm, aligning with the industry standard of 10.30pm
- Maximum penalties for ticket scalping are increased from 20 penalty units to 135 penalty units for individuals and 680 penalty units for corporations
- The Ticketbrokers Association of Australia raised concerns about the balance between consumer protection and supporting legitimate ticket resale operators
- Stakeholders raised concerns about managing noise and other impacts on local residents near Gold Coast stadiums
- The committee recommends that the Bill be passed.
- The committee recommends that the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games consult with the City of Gold Coast and other key stakeholders on any future amendments to the Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2014 relating to the operation of special events at Carrara Stadium and Robina Stadium.
- The committee recommends that the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games monitor the effectiveness of increased penalty provisions, including any enforcement or compliance challenges, to ensure that the amendments achieve their desired outcomes and remain fit for purpose.
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 12, 58th Parliament—Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2025
Committee findings
The State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee examined the Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2025 and recommended it be passed. The bill proposes a new heavy vehicle accreditation framework replacing the existing National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme modules with a general safety accreditation and an alternative compliance accreditation, designed to offer more flexibility while improving road safety.
- The bill introduces a new accreditation framework replacing the existing three-module system with a general safety accreditation and an alternative compliance accreditation
- Operators would be required to develop a safety management system identifying, assessing and managing risks associated with their transport activities
- The amendments are designed to reflect industry diversity and offer more flexibility while improving community safety
- The existing National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme covers mass management, maintenance management and fatigue management modules
- The committee recommends that the Bill be passed.
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 10, 58th Parliament—Queensland Building and Construction Commission and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 8, 58th Parliament—Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 - Replaces Tabled Paper 5825T671
Committee findings
The State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee examined the bill over seven weeks, receiving over 700 submissions and conducting four public hearings in Brisbane, Rockhampton and Biloela. The committee recommended the bill be passed, finding broad support for introducing a community benefit system for large-scale renewable energy projects, though stakeholders raised concerns about practical implementation. The committee also accepted the bill's streamlined planning pathway for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure and changes to Economic Development Queensland governance, though several of these positions were not unanimous.
- There was broad stakeholder support for a community benefit system requiring social impact assessments and community benefit agreements for wind farms and large-scale solar farms, though concerns were raised about practical implementation, timing and mandatory requirements.
- Local governments called for dedicated state-funded guidance, tools and resources to support their new role in assessing social impact assessments and negotiating community benefit agreements with developers.
- The renewable energy industry, legal stakeholders and the Queensland Labor Opposition raised concerns that the bill was introduced without a Regulatory Impact Statement, adequate consultation, or alignment with the existing Draft Renewables Regulatory Framework.
- The bill's Olympic infrastructure provisions drew significant opposition regarding the removal of environmental, planning and heritage assessment requirements, restrictions on legal proceedings, and the impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage.
- The committee considered that Battery Energy Storage Systems and solar farm generation thresholds should be further considered in the finalisation of the draft Planning Regulation.
- The committee recommends that the Bill be passed.
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 6, 58th Parliament—Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025, government response
Committee findings
The State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee examined the bill and recommended it be passed with an amendment. The bill establishes the Queensland Academy of Sport as an independent statutory body, replacing its current status as a unit within a government department. The committee recommended that the board be required to include members with qualifications, skills or competencies in both Olympic and Paralympic sport, and the government supported this recommendation with a minor modification.
- Stakeholders broadly supported converting the QAS from a departmental unit to a statutory body to improve operational agility and competitiveness
- Current departmental constraints affect the QAS's ability to adopt emerging technologies, procure specialised products, and engage with commercial partners
- Key concerns focused on board composition, development pathways for athletes with disability, and support for regional athletes and coaches
- Researchers raised concerns about alignment with the Child Safe Organisation Act 2024 given the QAS targets programs for children
- The committee recommends that the Bill be passed.
- The committee recommends that the Bill be amended to require that Board members collectively have qualifications, skills or competencies in both Olympic and Paralympic sport.
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 6, 58th Parliament—Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025
Committee findings
The State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee examined the bill and recommended it be passed with an amendment. The bill establishes the Queensland Academy of Sport as an independent statutory body, replacing its current status as a unit within a government department. The committee recommended that the board be required to include members with qualifications, skills or competencies in both Olympic and Paralympic sport, and the government supported this recommendation with a minor modification.
- Stakeholders broadly supported converting the QAS from a departmental unit to a statutory body to improve operational agility and competitiveness
- Current departmental constraints affect the QAS's ability to adopt emerging technologies, procure specialised products, and engage with commercial partners
- Key concerns focused on board composition, development pathways for athletes with disability, and support for regional athletes and coaches
- Researchers raised concerns about alignment with the Child Safe Organisation Act 2024 given the QAS targets programs for children
- The committee recommends that the Bill be passed.
- The committee recommends that the Bill be amended to require that Board members collectively have qualifications, skills or competencies in both Olympic and Paralympic sport.
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 1, 58th Parliament—Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, government response
Committee findings
The Governance, Energy and Finance Committee examined the bill and made four recommendations, including that it be passed. The bill amends revenue legislation to provide a payroll tax exemption for general practitioner services delivered by contracted GPs in medical practices, and introduces a transfer duty exemption for homeowners who rent out a room to address housing supply. The government supported all committee recommendations.
- The bill provides a payroll tax exemption for GP services delivered by contracted GPs in medical practices, addressing concerns raised by the medical profession about the impact of payroll tax on bulk billing rates
- The bill introduces a transfer duty exemption for homeowners who rent out a room in their home, aiming to increase housing supply
- The committee recommended clear communication and education strategies to ensure homeowners understand their legal rights when renting out rooms
- The committee recommended updated guidance from the Queensland Revenue Office on payroll tax exemptions applicable to certain non-GP specialists and the retrospective amnesty arrangements
- The committee recommends that the Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 be passed.
- The committee recommends that an appropriate communication and education strategy accompany implementation of the amendments to the Duties Act 2001.
- The committee recommends that clear and updated guidance be issued by the Queensland Revenue Office regarding existing payroll tax exemptions applicable to certain non-GP specialists.
- The committee recommends that clear and updated guidance be issued regarding the application of the retrospective amnesty arrangements.
Inquiries (1)
Other Reports (12)
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 20, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled between 17 September 2025 and 18 November 2025
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 18, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled between 27 August 2025 and 16 September 2025
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 17, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled on 26 August 2025
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 16, 58th Parliament—Annual Report 2024-25
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 15, 58th Parliament—Consideration of Auditor-General Report 5: 2024-25—Preparing for the Brisbane Games
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 14, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled between 25 June 2025 and 26 August 2025
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 11, 58th Parliament—2025-26 Budget Estimates—Volume of Additional Information
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 11, 58th Parliament—2025-26 Budget Estimates
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 9, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled between 13 March 2025 and 24 June 2025
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 7, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled between 19 February 2025 and 12 March 2025
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 5, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled between 7 December 2024 and 18 February 2025
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee: Report No. 4, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled between 11 September 2024 and 6 December 2024