Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games

OrganisationReferenced in 3 bills

Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

This bill makes several changes to Queensland's major sports facilities and major events laws. It allows Gold Coast stadiums to host concerts until 10:30pm (matching Suncorp Stadium), significantly increases penalties for ticket scalping, and modernises Stadiums Queensland's board governance arrangements.

26/8/2025· 2nd reading to be moved· Hon T Mander MP
Business & EconomyJustice & RightsGovernment & Elections

Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025

This bill establishes the Queensland Academy of Sport as an independent statutory body, separate from the Department of Sport. The change is designed to give the Academy greater flexibility and agility in supporting elite Queensland athletes, particularly in preparation for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

18/2/2025· PASSED with amendment· Hon T Mander MP
HealthGovernment & Elections
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Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

This bill introduces a community benefit system requiring developers of major projects to conduct social impact assessments and negotiate community benefit agreements with local governments before lodging development applications. It also streamlines governance and removes planning approval requirements for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues to ensure they are delivered on time.

1/5/2025· PASSED with amendment· Hon J Bleijie MP
Government & ElectionsBusiness & EconomyRegional Queensland
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