QLD Major Event Tickets Cannot Be Sold More Than 10% Over Price or Without Permission

Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

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Introduced by: The Hon Timothy Mander MP (LNP)

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Selling or offering to sell tickets for major events in a controlled area or major event area is banned unless the event organiser gives written approval.
People cannot sell or offer to sell tickets for major events at a price more than 10% above the original sale price without the organiser's written approval.
Fines for unlawful ticket reselling go up for individuals and corporations.
Buying a ticket for more than 10% above the original price is no longer a crime.
People cannot be directors of the Major Sports Facilities board if they have a conviction for a serious crime, are insolvent, or are banned from managing corporations.
Drones, defined as remotely piloted or programmable flying devices that cannot carry a person, are now included as aircraft for unauthorised advertising rules.
Special events at major sports facilities can ignore some liquor and local noise laws.
Major sports facilities are considered to meet environmental noise duties if they follow the specific noise level rules set for the facility or event.
The Sport Minister must ensure a person has at least 3 years of experience or a qualification in a field like law, finance, or sports administration before recommending them as a board director.
The Governor in Council must appoint one board director to be the chairperson.