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Other Parliamentary SpeechesThis page is dedicated to Peter's speeches during parliament that do not fall under Questions or Questions without notice. They range from debating legislation, reporting on events or issues in his seat of Southport and his Ministerial Statements.
Racing Venues Development Amendment Bill |
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| Posted by Administrator (admin) on Aug 23 2005 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (3.55 pm):
Since the Parklands Gold Coast racing venue commenced operation in 1988 it has been developed by the trustees to include showground pavilions, an indoor sports centre, a car park and food and beverage canteens of a high standard. That indoor sports centre also includes an indoor cricket facility which is a very popular facility in my electorate.
Due to its unique design the Parklands Gold Coast racing venue is recognised as the best dual purpose harness and greyhound venue in Australia. As well as the harness and greyhound clubs, the tenants of Parklands Gold Coast include the Gold Coast Show Society, which holds its annual show each September, and also it includes the managers of the indoor sports centre. The trust was originally constituted under the Land Act 1962, which was later repealed and replaced by the Land Act 1994, and was subject to a deed of grant in trust under which the trustees were permitted to use the land for racing, recreation and showground purposes. Between 30 June 2005 and 3 July 2005 the trust was reconstituted under the Racing Venues Development Act 1982 with the cancellation of the deed of grant in trust and the vesting of the freehold title of the land with the state of Queensland. It was intended that the trustees would be able to continue with their previous activities following the reconstitution of the trust under the act. However, concerns have been raised that the wording of the legislation could be read restrictively thus inhibiting the activities of the trust. This amendment will remove any doubt regarding the trustees uses of the land following its transfer pursuant to the act.
The amendment gives the Governor in Council a broad discretion to approve the use of land for a variety of purposes, including purposes not directly connected with racing, to maximise the benefits from the large amount of capital tied up in the venue, both for racegoers and the community as a whole. This would include events like the Big Day Out. I think they also have caravan shows there and suchlike.
The Parklands Gold Coast venue is a great entertainment facility which is capable of staging large events, as I have mentioned. The trustees have successfully managed the venue for the benefit of the community and it is essential that they continue to do so. This bill will enable them to carry out their responsibilities under the act. I commend the bill to the House. Last changed: [PUBLISHED_DATE] at 12:00 AM
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