Queensland Consolidated Acts

MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES ACT 2001 - SECT 8

8 Authority’s powers

(1) The Authority has all the powers of an individual, and may, for example—

(a) enter into contracts; and

(b) acquire, hold, dispose of, and deal with property; and

(c) appoint agents and attorneys; and

(d) engage consultants; and

(e) charge, and fix terms for goods, services and information supplied by it; and

(f) do anything else necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, its functions.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the Authority has the powers given to it under this or another Act.

(3) However, the power under subsection (1) (b) to acquire a sports, recreational or entertainment facility for its declaration as a major sports facility may be exercised only with the prior written approval of the Minister.

(3A) Also, the power under subsection (1) (b) to acquire freehold land to undertake the development of a sports, recreational or entertainment facility for its declaration as a major sports facility may be exercised only with the prior written approval of the Minister.

(4) The Authority may exercise its powers inside or outside Queensland.

(5) Without limiting subsection (4) , the Authority may exercise its powers outside Australia.