Longer Race Period and More Maintenance Funding for Albert Park

Australian Grands Prix Amendment Bill 2025

1st House

2nd House

Law

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The Australian Grand Prix Corporation can declare specific areas as public access areas during the race period via the Government Gazette.
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation may close public access areas for up to three days if it is necessary for public safety or an emergency.
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation must notify the Minister in writing when a public access area is closed.
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation needs the Minister's approval to change or revoke a public access area declaration.
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation is barred from using its general management powers, such as removing vehicles or regulating noise, within designated public access areas.
People are prohibited from placing unauthorised advertising material in public access areas.
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation must consider business access and safety requirements when arranging access approvals.
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation must give people written notice of their access approvals or refusals at least five days before the race period starts.

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