Police Powers and Responsibilities (Commonwealth Games) Amendment Bill 2017 (Qld)

An Act to amend the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 for particular purposes The Parliament of Queensland enacts—

1 Short title This Act may be cited as the Police Powers and Responsibilities (Commonwealth Games) Amendment Act 2017 .

2 Commencement Section 5(2) and (4) commences on 23 April 2018.

3 Act amended This Act amends the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 .

4 Insertion of new ch 19A After section 619— insert—

Chapter 19A Additional powers for Commonwealth Games

Part 1 Preliminary

619A Purpose of chapter The purpose of this chapter is to provide police officers with special powers during the Games major event period to promote— (a) the safety and security of persons attending any event, function or activity that is part of the Commonwealth Games; and (b) the safety of other members of the public.

619B Definitions for chapter In this chapter— Commonwealth Games means the XXI Commonwealth Games. designated website means— (a) the department's website; or (b) another website nominated by the commissioner. explosives detection see section 34. Games major event area means a major event area prescribed for the Commonwealth Games under the Major Events Act 2014 , section 12(2)(b). Games major event organiser means the major event organiser prescribed for the Commonwealth Games under the Major Events Act 2014 , section 12(2)(a). Games major event period means the major event period prescribed for the Commonwealth Games under the Major Events Act 2014 , section 12(2)(c). protective security zone see section 619F. residence means premises, or a part of premises, that are a residence within the meaning of section 619L(3) and (4).