- The Crisafulli Government has passed amendments to event legislation to attract more major events to Queensland.
- The Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 provides a head of power to lift event curfews, increases penalties for ticket scalping and supports Queensland's major events industry.
- The amendments will help prepare Queensland for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future after a decade of decline under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government has passed targeted amendments that will help to attract more world-class events to Queensland, crack down on ticket scalping, and keep Queensland ahead of the game as it prepares to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 has passed parliament, paving the way for changes that will strengthen Queensland's position as a premier destination for sport and entertainment.
It's just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future after a decade of decline under Labor.
Key changes include:
- Increasing penalties for ticket scalping, from $3000 to $22,531 for individuals and $17,000 to $113,492 for corporations, bringing Queensland in line with other states and helping to protect consumers.
- Removing fines for purchasing tickets more than 10 per cent above the original price to encourage reporting of ticket scalping.
- Giving Stadiums Queensland the power to set special events rules at venues, including People First Stadium and Cbus Super Stadium, to allow concerts to finish at the industry standard time of 10:30pm, in line with Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.
- New measures to stop unauthorised advertising, including the use of drones at major events to protect legitimate paid sponsorships.
- Amending the Major Events Act 2014 so regulations are easier to understand and apply across large, complex events held over multiple sites or days, will help event organisers navigate requirements with greater confidence.
Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander said the amendments would remove red tape and deliver more events for the community.
"The Crisafulli Government is committed to ensuring Queensland remains a world leader in event delivery," Minister Mander said.
"We want to secure Queensland's place as the events capital of Australia and with the 2032 Games fast approaching, we need to seize every opportunity to attract more world-class events.
"These changes allow us to maximise the use of our major sports facilities to secure more concerts and support a stronger events industry.
"Queensland is currently the only State that penalises people for purchasing unlawfully resold tickets, creating a disincentive to report offenders. Removing this penalty, alongside tougher punishments for scalping, will bring Queensland in line with other states and allow us to be competitive in attracting major events.
"We'll continue working with local councils, stadium operators, event organisers and communities to ensure these changes are implemented effectively and deliver real benefits across the State."
