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Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017

13 September 2017

The Honourable Mick de Brenni MP Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for PO Box 2457 QLD 4001

Dear Minister

I am pleased to present the Annual Report 2016/2017 for Stadiums Queensland.

I certify this Annual Report complies with:

• the prescribed requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009; and • the detailed requirements set out in the Annual report requirements for agencies.

A checklist outlining the annual reporting requirements can be accessed at www.stadiums.qld.gov.au.

Yours sincerely

Sophie Devitt Chair Stadiums Queensland CONTENTS

Stadiums Queensland at a Glance 4

Corporate Overview 6

Chair’s Report 8

Chief Executive’s Report 10

The Board 12

Corporate Governance 15

Venue Reports 18

Financial Statements 29

Contact Information 62

Venue Location Map 63

Glossary 64

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Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 1

STADIUMS QUEENSLAND AT A GLANCE Stadiums Queensland (SQ) is • Commissioned new high definition • hosted the first a statutory authority which light-emitting diode (LED) video concert at the venue in over manages, operates and promotes replay screens for The Gabba 30 years with record crowds for the use of the State’s major sport, and Suncorp Stadium to replace Adele, as well as the first ever outdated technology, for the Day/Night Test match entertainment and recreation benefit of fans and hirers alike. in Queensland; facilities. In respect of SQ venues: • Cbus Super Stadium hosted 12 SQ is overseen by a Board of league Directors and began operations • Suncorp Stadium hosted 49 major home games. on 21 December 2001, under the events attended by 1,099,864 • Metricon Stadium hosted the Major Facilities Act 2001. patrons for a range of events inaugural Australian including a Coldplay concert, In 2016/2017, SQ: League Women’s (AFLW) Grand the inaugural Global 10s Rugby Final which attracted in excess of • Hosted more than 3.9 million tournament, and the National 15,000 patrons followed by the patrons across its nine venues; (NRL) Brisbane Round 1 QClash between the Doubleheader, as well as fixtures • Continued to partner with Cricket (GC SUNS) and from anchor tenants the Brisbane Australia, Tourism and Events the as well as Broncos, and Queensland and Brisbane 10 GC SUNS AFL fixtures; Marketing to deliver International Brisbane Roar; • The Brisbane Entertainment cricket at The Gabba; • The Queensland Sport and Centre (BEC) hosted a wide range Athletics Centre (QSAC) hosted • Worked with Tourism and Events of international and domestic a Guns N’ Roses concert, a Queensland, AEG Ogden touring acts including Bruce Monster Jam event and began and Duco Events to secure Springsteen, Keith Urban, the early works on the construction international boxing superstar Dixie Chicks and Andre Rieu; and Manny Pacquiao to take on local of the Queensland State • The SSC successfully rebranded Jeff Horn at Suncorp Stadium in Centre (QSNC); and launched a new community July 2017; • 1300SMILES Stadium hosted the gym, Pace at Sleeman, located Cowboys rugby • Remained highly engaged in the within the Anna Meares league home games, including planning process to with the Velodrome. delivery of the Gold Coast 2018 an NRL Finals match between the Commonwealth Games (GC2018) and and worked with key Government ; stakeholders to deliver significant • The Queensland Centre games infrastructure; (QTC) hosted the 2017 Brisbane • Opened a world-class, indoor International with the third highest velodrome at the Sleeman Sports crowd on record, and hosted the Complex (SSC). The Anna Meares highest crowd on record for a Velodrome is named in honour of event at the venue; the champion track cyclist; and

4 OVERALL PATRONAGE 2016/17 2015/16 The Gabba 565,666 423,581 Suncorp Stadium 1,099,864 1,254,503 Cbus Super Stadium 186,025 157,247 Brisbane Entertainment Centre 513,772 596,237 Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre 265,258 333,441 Sleeman Sports Complex 719,482 621,785 1300SMILES Stadium 228,876 262,170 Queensland Tennis Centre 236,170 220,055 Metricon Stadium 177,090 166,646 Total 3,992,203 4,035,665

OUR PRIORITIES

Operate and maintain Work with industry partners Continue to introduce the State’s major sporting in support of Queensland’s environmentally sustainable venues to a standard that tourism industry by technologies and practices meets the requirements of attracting international, into the venues such as the governing bodies of elite interstate and intrastate recycling, water harvesting, sport, both national and patrons to major sporting public transport, online international. and entertainment events ticketing and solar power. at SQ venues. Provide safe venues and Develop innovative a quality experience for Create jobs through partnerships with educational patrons who attend, or who construction projects (which institutions and relevant participate in sporting and contribute to the State’s sports industry bodies, both entertainment events hosted sporting infrastructure) and locally and internationally, at SQ facilities. the hosting of major events. to foster training and development opportunities Provide the community, Improve operational for elite athletes and schools and other institutions efficiencies and reduce research. with access to a range of event costs. quality sports, entertainment and leisure facilities to foster participation in sport, recreation and the performing arts.

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 5 CORPORATE OVERVIEW

KEY OUTCOME STATEMENTS As part of performing its function, SQ has developed Key Outcome Statements OUR VISION based upon the three critical elements that give life to the organisation: great venues. good times. PEOPLE OUR MISSION • SQ is a great place to work that Goal nurtures, develops and inspires Building better venue experiences • Retention of skilled and excellence, and celebrates experienced staff success • Improving the capability of our OUR CORE VALUES • Our people are professional, well workforce • Teamwork trained, highly motivated and display Our Core Values • Integrity • Respect PROCESS

• Trust • Through sound business practices Goal • Service SQ achieves the Government’s • Enhancing venue experiences outcomes and its corporate objectives by balancing its • Improving operational OUR OPERATING environmental, social and effectiveness commercial responsibilities PRINCIPLES • As a leader in venue • Attracting and retaining quality, management, SQ embraces dedicated personnel who continuous improvement, fosters exhibit Our Core Values innovation and anticipates • Good corporate governance customer needs and sound business practices PLACES • Adding value for venue members, hirers, tenants and Our venues Goal patrons • Provide for the champions of • Increasing venue utilisation • Ensuring maximum operational today and tomorrow effectiveness at each venue • Improving venue facilities and • Provide a place for the viewing functionality • Attracting and retaining quality of sport and entertainment in a events and activities safe environment • Building and enhancing the • Are developed and maintained reputation of each of our to attract major events for the venues benefit of Queensland • Acting in a commercially responsible manner • Developing the organisation to support business directions • Striving for excellence

6 CONTRIBUTION TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT’S OBJECTIVES

State Government Objective SQ Approach

Create jobs and a diverse economy • Create jobs through major construction projects which contribute to the State’s sporting infrastructure • Create events-based employment across a range of sectors through the delivery of regular events • Provide first class facilities capable of hosting major national and international events

Consultation • Work with key industry partners to attract major events to Queensland which benefit tourism operators and other business sectors • Work with industry partners to plan, attract and deliver elite sporting events such as the GC2018 and other major sporting and entertainment events • Work with key partners and industry stakeholders to reduce event costs

Build safe, caring and connected • Ensure all SQ venues are well managed, accessible and available to be communities/encourage enjoyed by all Queenslanders Queenslanders to be physically • Continue to develop the nine venues to ensure they remain suitable for active hosting local, national and international events • Provide facilities which help increase participation of Queenslanders in sport and recreation activities • Maintain and upgrade key sports infrastructure and venues as funding permits

Deliver quality front-line services • Remain a capable, streamlined customer-focused organisation • Provide access to community facilities for recreational and sporting pursuits

Integrity and Accountability • Maintain systems to efficiently and effectively manage public resources • Continuously identify and implement efficiencies and savings across the organisation • Continue to develop commercial partnership opportunities with the private sector

Protecting the Environment • Reduce the impact on communities adjacent to major venues through the use of public transport initiatives • Recycling programs are in place across the venues • Rain water harvesting for field irrigation and other purposes at a range of venues

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 7 CHAIR’S REPORT

As Chair of Stadiums Queensland, Significant capital enhancements The Queensland Sport and Athletics I am pleased to present the have been completed or are in Centre is also set to welcome a 2016/2017 Annual Report on detailed planning or the early new facility next year, with early behalf of the Board of Directors. phases of development across works already commenced on the five of our venues. These projects Queensland State Netball Centre. It has been another big year for will deliver new infrastructure to As a Board, we are strongly focused Stadiums Queensland, with around support the delivery of major on providing access to sporting four million patrons visiting our sports and entertainment events, opportunities for women and girls, portfolio of venues. Stadiums enhanced technology, and improved and we are confident that such a Queensland aims to ensure we operational outcomes and patron facility will encourage more women offer great venues and experiences, experiences. and girls to get involved in sport and and it’s clear we’re delivering, with active recreation and maintain a Well in advance of its required continued support from sporting healthy lifestyle. codes, promoters and fans alike. use for the Gold Coast 2018 Our venues have hosted a range Commonwealth Games, Stadiums The of major sporting spectacles, Queensland welcomed the arrival project is well advanced, with concerts and entertainment events, of a new world class cycling and significant engagement from key as well as numerous state and indoor sports facility at the Sleeman stakeholders as well as the larger championships, Sports Complex - the Anna Meares community. To ensure the community community activities and facilities Velodrome, Queensland’s first indoor is well represented and the project for elite athlete training, development velodrome. This facility has already achieves the best possible outcomes and personal fitness pursuits. proven to be a valuable addition for North Queensland, Stadiums to Stadiums Queensland’s elite Queensland was delighted to A key factor in the ongoing and community focused sporting welcome an addition to its Board, success and popularity of our infrastructure, creating arguably Mr Rabieh Krayem, appointed venues is ensuring we run an efficient, the best indoor cycling venue in in October 2016. Mr Krayem is a up-to-date, streamlined organisation the world for Queensland’s cycling local and has experience in order to attract quality events and fraternity, as well as providing a with both the North Queensland Fury remain competitive both nationally space to service international and the North Queensland Cowboys. and internationally. We continue to standard and regular competition He has a wealth of knowledge evolve our processes and deliver new events. regarding the needs and challenges infrastructure to improve the venue of the community and his presence experience. In this regard, several on the Board has been a benefit to advancements have occurred over the project. the course of the past 12 months.

8 With a line-up of spectacular events, Kevin was instrumental in the I would also like to thank my fellow ongoing improvements and great establishment of Stadiums Directors for their commitment, new facilities, Stadiums Queensland Queensland (formerly known as the energy and insightfulness which has continues to go from strength to Major Sports Facilities Authority), been critical to the delivery of the strength. This would not be possible initially bringing together four Stadiums Queensland vision and without the passion, drive and vision major facilities, followed by his strategy over the last 12 months. of our new Chief Executive (CE), delivery of the redeveloped Suncorp Finally, I thank the Minister for Sport, Todd Harris. Mr Harris brings to the Stadium in 2003, and subsequently the Hon Mick de Brenni MP, and role a wealth of experience and expanding the portfolio to the the Queensland Government for organisational knowledge, having nine major venues it is today. His their continued support of Stadiums been a Stadiums Queensland venue leadership and oversight of Stadiums Queensland and for recognising manager in both North Queensland Queensland has left a lasting legacy the value the organisation and its and in Brisbane, and held positions for major sports and entertainment facilities bring to Queenslanders. within our corporate office as infrastructure in Queensland and my General Manager, Operations for fellow Directors and I wish him all the I am extremely proud of what the last four years. His experience very best in his retirement. Stadiums Queensland has achieved includes bringing Elton John to North this financial year and expect there Stadiums Queensland has another Queensland and he was instrumental are even greater things to come. big 12 months ahead and I look in the recent success of the Adele forward to continuing to work with concerts at The Gabba. His industry the Chief Executive and the Executive and major events experience, Management team to ensure we including in relation to past continue to deliver great venues Commonwealth Games, has proven Sophie Devitt and experiences to the millions invaluable as we prepare our venues Chair of patrons who visit and use our for the upcoming Gold Coast 2018 Stadiums Queensland facilities. I extend my thanks to Commonwealth Games. Mr Harris, his Executive Management I would also like to acknowledge Team, and all the staff at Stadiums the leadership and tenure of our Queensland for their drive, former Chief Executive, Mr Kevin commitment and professionalism, Yearbury, who retired from Stadiums and look forward to another Queensland in July 2016. successful year ahead.

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 9 CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT

The 2016/2017 financial year This included a $7 million capital A major refurbishment of the State was a bumper year of live project to deliver four new high Athletics Facility got underway, which sport, entertainment and active definition LED screens to both will deliver an improved international recreation across all Stadiums Suncorp Stadium and The Gabba, IAAF standard athletics track at the enhancing the quality and size of the Queensland Sport and Athletics Queensland venues, and an previous screens at each venue. This Centre (QSAC). Further enhancements exciting time to be at the infrastructure investment represents of the Main Athletics track and helm of the organisation. a huge transformation for both supporting infrastructure will The year saw us host our first venues and helps attract the biggest continue into the next financial year. Day/Night Cricket Test and two Adele and best sporting and entertainment With the Gold Coast 2018 concerts at The Gabba, Queensland’s events to Queensland. The screens at Commonwealth Games (GC2018) biggest ever concert events. Other Suncorp Stadium were completed in countdown underway, Stadiums new events included the inaugural readiness for the NRL double-header Queensland continues to provide Global 10s Rugby tournament at and 1, and both The significant support to the Gold Suncorp Stadium and the first AFLW Gabba’s new screens will be installed Coast 2018 Commonwealth grand final at Metricon Stadium. in time for the upcoming Ashes Test Games Organising Committee, These events came on top of our in November 2017. with access to state of the art regular season NRL, AFL, Cricket, Suncorp Stadium has transformed venues, operational expertise and and A-League fixtures its public bars and retail catering resourcing. The 1,500 seat, award and included record attendance for facilities on Level 3 and commenced winning Anna Meares Velodrome Big Bash and strong support for the the staged refurbishment of outlets which opened in November has . on Level 5, opened the exciting new already attracted enthusiastic From Rugby League, AFL, Cricket, “Precinct Bar” and “Garden Bar” on reviews from the cycling community, A-League, , Tennis, the Level 3 concourse, all designed to smashing 14 Australian championship Cycling, Swimming, Athletics, BMX enhance the overall event experience records at one of the first Cycling and Netball to concerts, community for our patrons. Queensland events hosted at the events and , Stadiums facility. Additional seating will be in At The Gabba, Stadiums Queensland Queensland’s facilities attracted place for GC2018 events, bringing completed a $1.3 million upgrade of a wide variety of users and events the total capacity to 4,000 for field and practice wickets lighting for the benefit of patrons and the the duration of the Games. The using energy efficient and durable community, and helped drive the Velodrome commissioning has also LED lighting technology. The venue substantial economic benefits presented the opportunity to move hosted Queensland’s first ever Day/ to Queensland associated with and re-brand our existing community Night Cricket Test, which set a attracting and hosting major gymnasium, Pace at Sleeman, into record for the most number of sporting and entertainment events. the facility, providing opportunities patrons outside an Ashes series to enhance membership prospects (75,000 over five days) as well as It was also a big year behind the and to service the community needs five sell-out matches for the Brisbane scenes, with Stadiums Queensland for recreational health and fitness Heat (170,000 fans in total). continuing to review the ways it pursuits for many years to come. can enhance venue experiences and undertaking a number of strategic capital projects to improve our venues.

10 On the Gold Coast, Carrara It will feature eight indoor hardcourts, It is important this investment Stadium has received a $5.8 million a sunken show-court with 5,000 is acknowledged and Stadiums lighting upgrade ahead of the seat capacity, gymnasium and high Queensland expresses its thanks to Athletics, Opening and Closing performance training facilities as the Minister for Sport, the ceremonies which will leave a well as food and beverage outlets Hon Mick De Brenni MP, and his lasting infrastructure legacy for and parking. Importantly, this colleagues within the Queensland the Gold Coast Suns following development will help drive women Government for their ongoing the conclusion of the event. and girls participation in the sport support and assistance to Stadiums will feature the of Netball. Queensland to manage and deliver Men’s and Women’s major events across our venue Early works have also begun on the competition. GC2018 will be the first portfolio for the benefit of the North Queensland Stadium project, Commonwealth Games to host a Queensland community. which will deliver a new home ground women’s rugby tournament. Other for the North Queensland Cowboys The commitment and professionalism Stadiums Queensland venues will and the opportunity to stage of Stadiums Queensland staff is accommodate pre-games training other major events in Townsville. strongly reflected in our achievements and preparation, with the Australian Importantly, the project will support over this period. I would like to extend Swimming team confirmed to train the local Townsville economy with my thanks to each of our staff who at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre and jobs and tourism opportunities and continuously seek to deliver great the English Athletics team confirmed is expected to provide a catalyst venue experiences for our hirers, all to train at QSAC. for urban regeneration in the our users and patrons. Looking further ahead, Stadiums region. The Department of State Queensland continues to plan for Development is leading the project the addition of two new facilities- with involvement from several State the Queensland State Netball Centre and Commonwealth Departments and the North Queensland Stadium. and the Townsville City Council. Todd Harris Construction is due for completion Chief Executive Early works have begun on the ahead of the 2020 NRL season. Stadiums Queensland Queensland State Netball Centre at The existing 1300SMILES Stadium QSAC which will provide a home for at Kirwan is then expected to be Netball in Queensland. The centre decommissioned. will deliver a permanent base and training venue for the Queensland The investment in major sports Firebirds, accommodate the Netball infrastructure by the Queensland Queensland headquarters and Government has been, and provide opportunities for the state’s continues to be, a catalyst for the developing senior and representative evolution and enhancement of netball players. Stadiums Queensland’s venues.

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 11 THE BOARD

The Board is responsible for the Ms Victoria CARTHEW includes 10 years in the leading overall corporate governance Australian top tier law firm, Clayton Victoria Carthew is a highly Utz where she was a special counsel of SQ. It sets the strategic respected sports journalist, presenter, direction of the business within in the Governance and Compliance broadcaster, producer and Master group. Samantha was a long-term the parameters set down by the of Ceremonies with two decades committee member on the CSIRO Major Sports Facilities Act 2001 of media experience. Currently a social science ethics committee and determines the policies and presenter on Channel 7 lifestyle and has served on the Queensland practices that govern the day-to- program Queensland Weekender, Public Interest Law Clearing House day operations of SQ. Victoria is the host of Broncos TV, management committee. Samantha as well as a regular contributor is currently appointed as the Head on Radio 4BC and 612ABC, NITV’s of Group Compliance at Bank of DIRECTORS League Nation Live, producer of Queensland. She has served on the Ms Sophie DEVITT (Chair) Channel 9’s Maroon Zone and a SQ Board since July 2015. corporate and Sports Emcee. As a Sophie Devitt is a Partner at law leading Australian female sports Mr Michael COTTIER firm DLA Piper. She has been an broadcaster, Victoria plays an active Michael Cottier is an experienced integral part in growing the Litigation role in the promotion of Women’s company director, currently serving and Regulatory team over the sport and recreation through both as a Non-Executive Director of SQ, BT past decade. Sophie specialises in Government and non-Government Super, Blue Sky Alternatives Access professional indemnity litigation, risk organisation roles. She has covered Fund Limited (BAF), Queensland management and assessment and the 2000 and Athens Teachers Union Health (QTUH), and regulatory advice, advising national 2004 , the 2002 Metro Arts. Michael has previously and global clients in the property, Commonwealth Games, served as a Non-Executive Director, financial services and insurance the 2003 Rugby and Deputy Chairman and Chairman sectors. Throughout her legal career, has spent a decade covering AFL of the Audit and Risk Committee Sophie has participated in and led for Channel 7. Victoria is currently of the Mortgage and Finance a number of ‘pro bono’ projects a Board member of QLD, Association of Australia (MFAA), providing legal assistance through an Advisory Council Member to the and as an Executive Director programs such as the Nepalese Queensland Sports Wheelies and on over 40 company Boards of Bar Association and WLJH training Disabled Association, a director on QSuper, QIC, and Suncorp Group program for women lawyers, the the board of Lourdes Hill College subsidiary companies. Michael chairs Pacific Islands Nations Developments as well as a Foundation Committee the Audit Risk and Compliance Project - Chapter and the Self member and also assists several Committees at SQ, BT Super, BAF, and Representative Legal Clinic. Sophie charities. She has three primary is a member of a number of other has a keen interest in tennis, all codes school aged children. Victoria is Board Committees, including the of football and cricket. Prior to her Chair of the Marketing Committee QTUH Audit Risk and Compliance appointment as Chair, Sophie chaired and sits on the Stadiums/Venues Committee and the BT Super Board both the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. She has served on the Investment Committee. Michael has Committee and the Stadiums/Venues Board since December 2009. Committee, and sat on the Marketing over 12 years’ commercial experience Committee. She has served on the Ms Samantha CARROLL at senior executive level as Chief Board since December 2007. Financial Officer in leading financial Samantha Carroll is a former services organisations QSuper and recipient of Queensland’s Emergent QIC Limited. Before that, Michael Woman Lawyer of the Year and has had 10 years’ senior management 15 years’ experience in private law experience in finance and tax roles practice specialising in Regulatory with Suncorp. Michael has a keen law. In addition to her legal interest in sports, particularly AFL qualifications, she is an accredited and tennis, and in music and other Governance, Risk and Compliance arts. Michael has served on the professional. Her legal background Board since July 2015.

12 Ms Sandra DEANE Information Professionals Pty Limited and a member of the Board of the ATTENDANCE AT Sandra Deane is an experienced General Douglas Macarthur Brisbane board member, tribunal member Memorial Foundation Limited. He MEETINGS and an independent consultant in was previously on the Board of the In the financial year 2016/2017, the the energy and legal sectors with Queensland Professional Credit SQ Board met on 12 occasions with extensive private and public sector Union Limited until its merger with attendance by Members as follows: experience. She brings experience Auswide Bank Limited. Chris is a from senior positions (including as graduate of the Institute of Company Sophie Devitt (Chair) 12 CEO) in the corporate (publicly listed, Directors and a Fellow of the Samantha Carroll 12 large private and government-owned Institute of Chartered Accountants in Victoria Carthew 12 corporations) and professional (legal) Australia and . He is a Michael Cottier 12 sectors. Sandra has more than 20 follower of many sports, particularly years’ experience in legal practice the football codes, and is a keen Sandra Deane 12 in corporate and private practice golfer. Chris sits on the Marketing Chris Johnson 11 and tribunal roles with significant Committee and the Audit, Risk and Rabieh Krayem 9* experience in construction law. Compliance Committee. He has She also has more than 15 years’ served on the Board since July 2015. *Commenced in October 2016 experience in the energy sector. She brings professional expertise Mr Rabieh KRAYEM in contract management and Rabieh Krayem is the Managing negotiation, dispute resolution and Director of Outcome Results, a compliance. She is currently on the human resources solutions and Board of Legal Aid Queensland, consulting business based in is an Independent Non-Executive Townsville. He has significant Director and Chairman of experience in business development, Sanctuary Cove Community Services client relationship management, Limited, is an external Audit and sales and marketing and is a Compliance Committee Member of member of the Premier’s Business the Local Government Association Advisory Council. His previous of Queensland Limited and is a positions include Managing Director sessional member of the Queensland of Bluestone Recruitment, CEO Civil and Administrative Tribunal. She of IPA Recruitment, CEO of North has a keen interest in sporting and Queensland Cowboys and CEO of cultural events. Sandra is the Chair of North Queensland Fury. Rabieh sits the Stadiums/Venues Committee. She on the Marketing Committee and has served on the Board since July Stadiums/Venues Committee. He 2015. has served on the Board since Mr Chris JOHNSON October 2016.

Chris Johnson is a retired partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). While at PwC he specialised in advising Queensland public sector clients, both state and local government, in areas of governance, risk management and financial management. Chris is also deputy chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of Queensland Health, an advisory Board member for

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 13 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Mick de Brenni Minister for Sport

Board of Directors

Jennifer Whittaker Todd Harris Executive Officer Chief Executive

David Spencer Patrick Oxley General Manager Jane Stelfox General General Business General Manager Manager Asset Manager Development Corporate Management Operations and Marketing Services and Development

Martin Unicomb Glenn Arboit Mirella Taylor Asset Blair Conaghan Manager Business Manager Manager Corporate Management Manager Sleeman Sports Development and 1300SMILES Cbus Super Services Team Team The Gabba Complex and Marketing Team Stadium Stadium QSAC

Geoff Quinlan Trish McNamara Alan Graham CEO David Bennett General Manager General Manager QLD Tennis General Manager BEC Suncorp Stadium Centre Metricon Stadium (AEG Ogden) (AEG Ogden) (Tennis QLD) (GC SUNS)

14 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Our corporate governance Internal Committees Financial Accountability Act (2009) arrangements are structured to (Committees convened by SQ): and the Financial and Performance position SQ as: Management Standard (2009), which Executive Committee provides advice on audit and audit • An efficient and effective related matters. organisation delivering quality The Executive Committee is chaired venue experiences to the public, by the CE and comprises General The CE of SQ, General Manager tenants and hirers of our facilities; Managers and Venue Managers. The Corporate Services and the Financial Executive meets monthly to ensure • An ethical and productive Controller attend meetings as a consistent approach to business organisation that achieves high observers. The Audit, Risk and operations. It reviews processes standards of accountability, Compliance Committee is the body and procedures for the effective transparency and performance; responsible for assisting the Board management of the organisation to oversee and monitor corporate • An organisation that works in and to enable it to meet its governance. Officers of the partnership with sporting bodies, statutory obligations. It monitors the Queensland Audit Office also recreational interest groups, performance of the organisation and attend meetings of the Audit, the tourism industry, public establishes the mechanisms required Risk and Compliance Committee. sector agencies and business to to manage capital works programs achieve the Government’s policy and construction projects. The The Committee focuses on developing of developing infrastructure to Executive also performs the role of the frameworks and procedures enhance participation in sport the Information and Communications for effectively managing business at both the community and elite Technology Steering Committee. risk and provides advice on the levels; and control mechanisms (implemented Board Committees by management) to protect the • A flexible, reputable organisation organisation’s assets and promote that effectively manages risk. The Board has established two efficient and effective work practices. Committees (Stadiums/Venues and Marketing) to consider and oversee SQ has appointed PwC to undertake MACHINERY OF venue and operational matters. A its internal audit function in number of Board Members sit on accordance with SQ’s Internal Audit GOVERNMENT each of these Committees. The CE Charter, reporting to the Audit, Risk SQ continued to operate as a and nominated Senior Management and Compliance Committee. PwC has Statutory Authority. There were no personnel attend committee undertaken the function independent changes to its statutory functions meetings as agenda items dictate. of SQ Management and the during the 2016/17 Financial Year. Issues considered at these committee Queensland Audit Office. The Audit, SQ has not established any meetings relate mostly to the Risk and Compliance Committee has related entities. operations at the respective venues also monitored the implementation of including tenancy agreements, the Annual Internal Audit Plan. commercial arrangements, the THE BOARD marketing of SQ facilities, and The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee has due regard to the The Board is responsible for the overall the prioritising and monitoring of terms of its charter and Queensland corporate governance of SQ. It sets maintenance and capital works. Treasury’s Audit Committee Guidelines the organisation’s strategic direction Audit, Risk and Compliance in the conduct of its business. within the parameters set down by Committee legislation applicable to SQ and The Auditor General has provided determines the policies and practices The Audit, Risk and Compliance an unqualified audit opinion on the that govern its day-to-day operations. Committee comprises three Board 2016/2017 Financial Statements of SQ. Members, along with the Chair of the Board as an ex officio member. COMMITTEES The Committee is supported by The Board has established a series of SQ’s Internal Auditor, as provided Committees to assist it in fulfilling its for under the obligations of the governance responsibilities. Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 15 External Committees Services, Operations, Asset Industrial Relations Management and Development and North Queensland Stadium Business Development and Marketing. SQ participated in enterprise bargaining negotiations in SQ has representation on the North The key service standards include: 2016/2017 and on 10 March 2017, Queensland Stadium Stakeholder • Corporate Services – ensure the the Queensland Industrial Relations Reference group, alongside requirements of SQ’s corporate Commission (QIRC) certified the representatives from Queensland governance framework are Stadiums Queensland Staff Certified Government agencies, the Townsville complied with, provision of Agreement 2016. Chamber of Commerce, Townsville finance, information technology, Enterprise Limited, Townsville City human resources, information SQ applies the following industrial Council, the North Queensland Cowboys management and risk instruments to cater for its broad and other relevant parties. The group management services to venue range of staff: meets monthly to discuss progress on operations. • Stadiums Queensland Staff the project including stadium design Certified Agreement 2016; and construction updates. • Operations – ensure effective operation of venues and provision • Stadiums Queensland Employees Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth of a safe environment for patrons. Award – State 2016; Games • A sset Management and • Event Day Staff Certified SQ representatives participate in a Development – maintain venues Agreement 2005; and number of GC2018 forums across to be fit for purpose, implement • Common Law Contracts. key business areas. These include annual capital works and maintenance programs and the Commonwealth Games Venues Workforce Planning, Attraction oversee the development of Executive Steering Committee, the and Retention Venues Communications Working new facilities. Group and the Whole of Government • Busine ss Development and The quality of recruitment and Complementary Events group. Marketing – maintain selection activities is vital to ensuring communication channels SQ is able to attract and retain Stadium Management Advisory people with the skills, knowledge and Committee with stakeholders, maximise venue utilisation and maximise ability to deliver services to the public A Stadium Management Advisory commercial branding opportunities. of Queensland as well as interstate Committee (SMAC) meets as a condition and international visitors who attend of the Suncorp Stadium Development Risk Management events at SQ’s venues. Approval. Suncorp Stadium’s General • The identification and proper SQ’s business requires specialist Manager convenes SMAC on behalf management of risk is embedded skills across event management, of SQ. This Committee comprises in SQ’s business processes and operations and facilities management representatives from emergency operating procedures. to ensure its nine venues are run in an service agencies, transport providers, efficient and cost effective manner • SQ has several Committees that Brisbane City Council and community and safe for the millions of patrons address risk management issues: organisations. These meetings enable who attend events each year. Stadium Management to receive a • SQ’ s Executive Committee provides range of views regarding the operation a coordinated approach to the Recruitment and selection processes of the stadium. Three SMAC meetings management of risks at the are based on the principles of were held during the financial year. No operational level; and merit, equity and fairness. They are remuneration is paid to SMAC members. designed to enable an assessment • The Audit, Risk and Compliance to be made of an applicant’s skills, Committee focuses on key Organisational Structure attributes and values against the strategic risk issues facing SQ and requirements of the position and the There are four General Managers ensures mechanisms are in place needs of the organisation. reporting to the CE, covering the to effectively protect assets and following functions – Corporate the safe operation of the business.

16 Given the specialist nature of the Work Experience and In 2016/17, the following initiatives industry it is important we retain Trainee Program and activities were undertaken: our people and the intellectual • Recordkeeping awareness is property created through continuous SQ recognises the benefits of included in the induction training improvement to our trade craft to employing trainees and apprentices for new employees. SQ’s records deliver the best experience possible for within its venues not only to develop management policies and patrons as well as meeting hirer and the skill base within SQ itself but procedures are available to all stakeholder expectations. SQ nurtures across the labour market generally. staff via the intranet; its talent through internal development In 2016/2017, SQ facilitated the • SQ’s Records Management Policy opportunities, support for study completion of a School-based and Procedure, Archiving and assistance and access to external Traineeship (Grounds) and Disposal Policy, and Administrative educational programs including Public has supported students from Delegations set out the Venue Management School and the recognised educational and training recordkeeping responsibilities of Venue Management Association. establishments and individuals all staff; The nature of SQ’s core business seeking opportunities to gain work requires flexible arrangements experience in the areas of grounds • The Records Management Policy for staff to achieve a reasonable and health and fitness. and Procedure necessitates that work/life balance. SQ recognises all records, regardless of format, Ethical Procedures, Values and supports flexible working are managed in a manner and Practices arrangements across the business. that meets the requirements of the Public Records Act 2002, This is acknowledged in SQ’s Human During the 2016/2017 financial year, Information Standard 40: Resources Management and Work SQ met its statutory and regulatory Recordkeeping and Information Health and Safety policies and reporting obligations to executive Standard 31: Retention and procedures, outlined during employee Government and Parliament. During Disposal of Public Records; induction and staff training. the 2016/2017 financial year, SQ had no disclosures under the Public Interest • SQ utilises HPE Records Manager 2016/2017 2015/2016 Disclosure Act 2010. Electronic Documents / Records Full Time 124.8 122.9 Management System (EDRMS) to SQ has a Code of Conduct which is Equivalent capture and manage electronic applicable to all employees. Training records such as email. Hardcopy Permanent 8% 3% is provided regularly for existing staff records are also digitised and Separation % and during the induction of new managed within the EDRMS; staff. The SQ Strategic Plan has been Equal Employment Opportunity developed with regard to the ethics • Information security is constantly (EEO) Statement principles outlined in the Code of monitored and information security is constantly monitored; SQ is an equal opportunity Conduct, and includes objectives and employer. As such, it seeks to ensure strategies for ensuring integrity and • SQ’s agency specific retention employment practices are non- accountability. SQ’s human resources and disposal schedule has been discriminatory and the talents and policies align with its Code of Conduct. implemented within the EDRMS to resources of all employees are enable automatic sentencing; and optimally utilised. Information Systems and Recordkeeping • Records are disposed of in All employees are responsible accordance with the Archiving for implementing EEO policies SQ provides quality recordkeeping and Disposal Policy, and and are expected to reflect through the provision of policies, associated Administrative behaviours consistent with SQ’s procedures and systems to support Delegations. SQ only uses policies and values. decision-making, accountability and disposal schedules approved by compliance with the Public Records the Queensland State Archivist. Act 2002, Right to Information Act 2009, Information Privacy Act 2009, and Information Standard 40 - Recordkeeping.

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 17 VENUE REPORTS • Installed two new larger, high • Australian Rugby Union definition LED video replay • Football Federation Australia screens. • Concert promoters • Completed upgrades to suites, boxes, function facilities and • Duco Events media suites. • Completed major upgrades of FUTURE DIRECTION Suncorp Stadium is one of food and beverage outlets on the Level 3 Concourse, established • Deliver economic benefit to the Australia’s best rectangular venues the new Precinct Bar and state of Queensland through for sports and major events. The completed major renovations the attraction of major events 52,500 seat venue hosts Rugby to the Garden Bar. to the venue. League, Rugby Union, Football • Staged another successful Stadium • Maintain and enhance ambitious and outdoor concerts and is Charity Golf Day which raised customer service standards and home to the Brisbane Broncos, the approximately $63,000 for Hear operational efficiencies to ensure Queensland Reds, the Brisbane and Say, taking the total amount hirers and patrons enjoy a great Roar and the Queensland raised to date to $280,900. experience on each visit. Maroons. The design brings • Continued integration of the • Consolidate Stadium Membership spectators close to the playing Stadium website and social numbers and revenue in a market field, producing an atmosphere media platforms to communicate which continues to be challenging. commensurate with the stadium’s key announcements and event • Continue to roll out the Stadium’s reputation as ‘the Cauldron’. operational messages. Business Development Program Suncorp Stadium is operated by and associated strategies. AEG Ogden on behalf of SQ. • Continue to capitalise on the PATRONAGE enhanced corporate and catering ACHIEVEMENTS Total 1,099,864 facilities to maximise return on investment and provide greater Elite Sporting Events 1,008,703 • Hosted 49 major events attended benefits for all stakeholders. by 1,099,864 patrons. Other Events (including any Concerts, • Continue to improve efficiencies Functions or Tours) 91,161 • Hosted two blockbuster concerts – resulting in energy savings and Coldplay and Justin Bieber. cost reductions throughout • Developed and delivered major VENUE TENANTS the venue. new events, including the inaugural Global 10s Rugby tournament, • AEG Ogden (venue manager) the Brisbane NRL Doubleheader, • O’Brien Group Australia (venue and the procurement of future caterer) KEY EVENTS concerts featuring Ed Sheeran and • Former Origin Greats (FOGS) Paul McCartney. 2017/18 • Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) • Maintained the strategic partnership • Bledisloe Cup Rugby Test with Tourism and Events Queensland • Rugby League World Cup and Brisbane Marketing to assist MAJOR HIRERS semi-final in the procurement of additional • Brisbane Broncos • Rugby League World Cup final events for the Stadium, including the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) • Queensland Rugby Union (Reds) • Paul McCartney concert middleweight championship between • Brisbane Roar • Global 10s Rugby tournament Jeff Horn and Manny Pacquiao, the • Queensland Rugby League • Ed Sheeran concerts Global 10’s Rugby tournament and the semi-final and final of 2017 Rugby • League World Cup.

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 19 • Installed a pool in the seating area for the cricket season MAJOR HIRERS that generated significant • Cricket Australia international interest and was • Queensland Cricket well supported by patrons. • • Temporarily converted the East Brisbane State School playground • Brisbane Lions AFL Club First established in 1895, The into a location available to the • TEG Dainty Gabba has hosted many major public to sample premium food events including cricket, AFL, and beverage offerings. , rugby league, rugby • Maintained over 90% retention FUTURE DIRECTION union, Olympic soccer and rate for The Gabba membership • Continue working with key most recently two sell-out Adele for the year. stakeholders to refine The concerts. Today it is best known • Hosted the first Gabba Members Gabba masterplan to better as the home of the Brisbane International trip to , integrate with the surrounding Lions, Queensland Bulls and as well as numerous neighbourhood and landscape. Brisbane Heat and is regarded as additional match day experiences. • Finalise installation of two new an impenetrable fortress for the • Improved non-match day video replay screens to enhance Australian cricket team, with one function patronage, with the the patron experience on of the best cricket wickets in the highest attendance since 2012/13. match day. world. The venue has a 42,000 • Upgrade the Level 4 East bar capacity and a range of function area to incorporate a new bar and meeting spaces that are used PATRONAGE facility to provide patrons with an extensively throughout the year. Total 565,666 enhanced experience at the venue. Elite Sporting Events 432,330 ACHIEVEMENTS • Develop enhanced corporate Community Events 1,506 facilities to cater for changing • Hosted the first concert at the needs of corporate clients. venue in over 30 years with Other Events (including any Concerts, record crowd attendance of Functions or Tours) 131,830 around 120,000 patrons for two Adele concerts. VENUE TENANTS KEY EVENTS • Hosted the first ever Day/Night • Brisbane Lions AFL Training and Test match in Queensland and the 2017/18 Administration third in history with an aggregate • 2017/2018 Ashes series crowd of over 70,000 which was • Queensland Sports Medicine • 2017/2018 Brisbane Heat men’s the largest Test match attendance Centre and women’s BBL season outside of an Ashes series. • Queensland Cricketers Club • Australia vs One Day • Hosted four sold out matches for International match the Big Bash League (BBL) season • O’Brien Group Australia and a sold out finals match (venue caterer) • 2018 Toyota AFL Premiership making the 2016/17 BBL season Season the most successful ever. • Completed stage 2 of the Gabba lighting upgrade with energy efficient lighting in the main seating bowl and LED lighting in the practice wicket.

20 • Continued to support key community events of Homeless Connect and Homeless Sleep Out. KEY EVENTS • Appointed new ticketing services 2017/18 and security partners – Ticketek • Gold Coast 2018 and Asset Protection Systems. Commonwealth Games (Opening and Closing The 25,000 seat oval Metricon Ceremonies and Athletics Stadium on the Gold Coast is PATRONAGE competition). currently home to the Gold Coast Total 177,090 • 2018 Toyota AFL Premiership SUNS AFL team, and is also the Season centerpiece venue of GC2018, Elite Sporting Events 150,566 hosting the opening and closing Elite Training 4,740 • Homeless Connect – ceremonies and track and Community Event Community 6,642 field competitions. The venue is leased by the AFL and operated Other Events (including any Concerts, by the Gold Coast SUNS and Functions or Tours) 15,142 hosts sporting, entertainment, community and cultural events. VENUE TENANTS • GC SUNS – Merchandise shop ACHIEVEMENTS • O’Brien Group Australia • Hosted the inaugural AFLW’s (venue caterer) Grand Final, attracting in excess • Spotless/Clean Event of 15,000 patrons followed by Round 1 of the 2017 AFL season the QClash between the Gold MAJOR HIRERS Coast SUNS and the Brisbane Lions. • AFL • Hosted 10 Gold Coast SUNS • GC SUNS home games in the 2017 Toyota • Caravanning QLD AFL Premiership attracting approximately 135,000 patrons. • Hosted the Under 16’s AFL FUTURE DIRECTION National Championships. • Continue to actively pursue new revenue generating major event • Conducted the third annual Gold opportunities, such as potential Coast Caravan and Camping cricket fixtures. Expo. • Complete the handover of • Implemented a new automated the venue to the Gold Coast behind goal net lowering solution. Organising Committee (GOLDOC) • Completed an upgrade of the for the conduct of GC2018 from Stadium’s light towers in readiness 4 September 2017 to 31 May 2018. for GC2018.

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 21 • Participated in the Gold Coast Open House, providing FUTURE DIRECTION complimentary behind the scenes • Continue high level engagement access and venue tours to the in the planning for GC2018 and local community. deliver a successful Rugby 7s • Enhanced catering facilities competition. including the development of • Continue to work with hirers to Stoked Craft and Grill in the North deliver an enjoyable and safe Cbus Super Stadium, located West corner of the Stadium to event day experience for fans. improve customer service and at Robina on the Gold Coast, • Work with the City of Gold Coast, fan experiences. is regarded as one of the best event promoters and community regional stadia in Australia. The groups to attract new content to 27,400 seat rectangular stadium PATRONAGE the venue. is the home of the Gold Coast Total 186,025 Titans NRL team and has also Elite Sporting Events 179,397 hosted rugby union, A-League, KEY EVENTS International football, Nitro Elite Training 925 Circus and a range of community Other Events (including any Concerts, 2017/18 events. The venue will host the Functions or Tours) 5,703 • Gold Coast Titans 2017/2018 Rugby 7s events as part of GC2018 NRL seasons and will continue to operate • Brisbane Roar vs Wellington as the premier rectangular VENUE TENANTS Phoenix A-league fixture competition and training facility • O’Brien Group Australia • Night Attack on the Gold Coast. (venue caterer) • Rugby Union Test Match • Quayclean • Gold Coast Bulletin Fun ACHIEVEMENTS Run 2018 • Hosted the Gold Coast Titans MAJOR HIRERS rugby league team, with 12 NRL • Gold Coast Titans games played at the venue alongside regular Titans • The Event Crew training sessions. • Bicycle Network • Hosted the successful Gold • Brisbane Roar Coast Bulletin Fun Run and • True Grit Concepts Half Marathon for the sixth consecutive year. • St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland • Hosted the 2017 Gold Coast Vinnies CEO Sleepout. • Australian Rugby Union • Hosted elite team training, including two pre-season Brisbane Roar warm up games and NSW Blues State of Origin team training.

22 • Redlands College () PATRONAGE • St Patricks College (Basketball Total 513,772 and ) Elite Sporting Events 72,227 • Nudgee College (Basketball and Community Events 240,000 ) Arena Events 201,545 • Mary Mackillop College (Volleyball and Badminton) The BEC is one of Australia’s top venues for national and • St John Fisher College (Netball international touring acts. The VENUE TENANTS and Volleyball) main arena has a capacity of • AEG Ogden (Brisbane) • St Rita’s College (Netball and up to 14,500 (13,500 seats) and Badminton) hosts top quality music and MAJOR HIRERS • Special Olympics (Basketball) entertainment events each year. • Queensland Netball (Netball) In 2016, it played host to the • Frontier Touring Company • Basketball Queensland historic • Chugg Entertainment (Basketball) back to back championship wins • Live Nation in Australia and New Zealand’s • St Margaret’s Anglican Girls • TEG Live / TEG Dainty premier netball competition School (Basketball) as well as the 2017 Sunshine • The Wiggles Touring • National Indigenous Games Coast Lightning’s championship • Netball Queensland / Netball (Basketball and Netball) win in their inaugural Suncorp Australia Super Netball season. The BEC is • Feld Entertainment operated by AEG Ogden. FUTURE DIRECTION • RCM Presents • Continue to attract a wide array • of domestic and international ACHIEVEMENTS • MJR Presents content to the venue. • Continued to attract a wide range • Grace Lutheran College • Continue to operate as a sporting of high profile international hub for a range of community • A-List Entertainment entertainers and musicians sports groups. including Bruce Springsteen, • Complete capital works upgrades Keith Urban, the Dixie Chicks and to the courtyard, food and Andre Rieu, who all performed to SPORTS HALL beverage concessions and other capacity crowds. HIRERS amenities to improve customer • Hosted the 2016 ANZ • Northside Wizards (Basketball) service and fan experiences. Championship Netball Grand Final (Queensland Firebirds vs • Boondall Indoor Soccer (Indoor New South Swifts) in front Soccer) of the largest ever crowd for a • Queensland Volleyball (Volleyball) KEY EVENTS netball match in Queensland, as • Metropolitan North School Sport well as the National Basketball 2017/18 (Basketball, Netball, Volleyball) League (NBL) and other • Seinfeld • Australian All Star Cheerleading community groups and sporting • Ariana Grande organisations. (Cheerleading) • Cirque Du Soleil “Toruk” • Sporting Wheelies & Disabled Assoc. ( & • Alice Cooper Basketball) • Bruno Mars • North Brisbane Netball Academy (Netball)

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 23 PATRONAGE KEY EVENTS Total 228,876 Elite Sporting Events 214,880 2017/18 North Queensland Cowboys NRL Other Events (including any Concerts, Home Games Functions or Tours) 13,996 The 26,500 capacity 1300SMILES Rugby League World Cup 2017 Stadium is North Queensland’s VENUE TENANTS iconic regional sporting and entertainment facility. Home to • Spotless Catering Services the North Queensland Cowboys • G&T Security NRL team, the venue attracts a • Ticketek variety of major events including • North Queensland Cowboys rugby league, A-League football, Nitro Circus and concerts such as Elton John, Cold Chisel and Keith MAJOR HIRERS Urban. • North Queensland Cowboys • NRL ACHIEVEMENTS • Nitro Circus Australia • Hosted the North Queensland Cowboys rugby league season, with 12 NRL home games played FUTURE DIRECTION at the venue alongside regular • Continue to work with hirers to Cowboys training sessions and deliver an enjoyable experience community events. for fans in a safe and secure • Hosted an NRL Finals match environment until the delivery of between the North Queensland a new stadium in 2020. Cowboys and Brisbane Broncos. • Work with Townsville City Council, • Hosted the venue’s third Nitro Townsville Enterprise Limited and Circus Live event. concert promoters to attract events to Townsville. • Completed a number of capital projects around the venue • Continue to maintain the including the refurbishment of aesthetic and safety of the the Level 1 Western Grandstand venue and ensure it remains fit Corporate Function area and the for purpose for the hosting of refurbishment of Retail Catering elite sporting and entertainment Concession stands. events.

24 • Increased community, operator and tournament usage at the FUTURE DIRECTION venue across the year. • Deliver a successful Brisbane • Significantly increased functions, International in 2018. events and venue/room hire • Focus on increasing usage of the usage. corporate areas in The QTC is Australia’s only tennis • Commenced Stage 1 of the Arena and other spaces within the QTC for a variety of functions, facility to provide all three Grand Podium resurfacing project and events and conferences in Slam court surfaces of clay, grass, the development of a preliminary Master Plan for the QTC. conjunction MWS Sport. and hard-court and is the home of the Brisbane International. In • Work closely with MWS Sport to improve usage of the facility by total, 23 International standard PATRONAGE the wider community by offering courts are available for both Total 236,170 additional services to patrons of tournament and public use. The the QTC. centre court, Pat Rafter Arena, Elite Sporting Events 112,510 • Continue to develop the site features seating for 5,500 Elite Training 200 Masterplan. spectators and includes 20 corporate suites, several function Community Events 107,500 spaces and player facilities. Other Events (including any Concerts, The QTC is managed by, and Functions or Tours) 15,960 KEY EVENTS the headquarters for Tennis 2017/18 Queensland, the Queensland • 2018 Brisbane International Academy of Sport elite tennis VENUE TENANTS player development program • Community Tennis Centre • Tennis training (elite, and to one of Tennis Australia’s Operator (MWS Sport). development, grassroots national high performance • Tennis Australia and social) academies. • Tennis Brisbane • Rapyd Management Solutions ACHIEVEMENTS • Empowering Events and EC • Hosted the 2017 Brisbane Creative Writing Services International with the third highest crowd on record (96,107). • Hosted the highest crowd MAJOR HIRERS on record for a Davis Cup or • Tennis Australia (Brisbane Federation Cup event held at the International and Davis Cup QTC at the April 2017 quarter final quarter final) against the USA (16,403). • TAFE Queensland • Continued to operate as a • New Creation Church day to day community tennis facility outside of the Brisbane International and Davis Cup event periods.

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 25 • Completed the Athletic Track tender process and appointed the FUTURE DIRECTION successful proponent to replace • Successfully host Monster Jam 2017 the SAF and Main Stadium and the 2017/2018 events program. athletic tracks. • Deliver the SAF and Main Stadium • Provided advice and support Athletic Tracks and associated QSAC is a popular event space regarding the QSNC siting, facility upgrades and implement the and a training hub for junior and design, community infrastructure 2017/2018 Capital program. elite athletes, as well as members designation and commenced • Implement a Major Event Traffic of the public. QSAC features a construction. Management Plan incorporating 49,000 seat Main Stadium and a • Consolidated the athletic carnival, significant changes to address the 2,100 seat State Athletics Facility athletic competition, athletic public new site configuration due to the training and QAS athletic training (SAF), an eight court beach QSNC development. volleyball complex and a number programs to the Main Stadium • Oversee the development of of function and meeting spaces. track to enable works to commence on the SAF Track refurbishment. the QSNC. In addition to numerous national • Installed new stadium signage • Finalise the management agreement and local athletics events and school to improve patron flow during with Netball Queensland for the sports carnivals, QSAC frequently major events. management of the QSNC. hosts exhibition matches, concerts and major events. It is also home to • Establish a licence agreement with the Queensland Academy of Sport PATRONAGE Translink for the successful operation (QAS), a hub for elite athlete training, of the lower car park as a Park n’ Total 265,258 development, recovery and research Ride facility. with access to international standard Elite Training 28,908 • Continue to focus on expansion of the running tracks, a hydrotherapy Community 116,260 event, facility hire, functions business recovery centre and indoor training and increased occupancy facilities. Venue tenancies include Other Events (including any Concerts, of tenancies. the QAS, Queensland Athletics, Functions or Tours) 120,090 Queensland Little Athletics and Sandstorm Beach Club. VENUE TENANTS KEY EVENTS QSAC will soon become the home of •S QA the Queensland Firebirds and Netball 2017/18 Queensland with the construction • Football Brisbane • Monster Jam 2017 of the QSNC underway and due for • Queensland Athletics • 12 Years and Under Track and completion in late 2018. • Queensland Special Olympics Field Championships • Sandstorm (operator of the Beach • 19 Years and Under Track and ACHIEVEMENTS Volleyball facility) Field Championships • Hosted two major events - • Queensland Little Athletics • 2017 AIC Track and Field Monster Jam and the Guns N’ Championships Roses Concert. • 2017 GPS Track and Field • Hosted a number of school MAJOR HIRERS Championships athletic programs and community • Feld Entertainment • 2017 Queensland Open athletic programs, including • TEG Dainty Athletics Championships 40 state athletics association events (Queensland Athletics, • Griffith University • 2017 LAQ State Championships Little Athletics Queensland and • Fuji Xerox Document Management • Team England Gold Coast Queensland Masters Athletics Solutions Association), 64 school athletics • Greater Public Schools Association Training programs and seven community of Queensland athletics programs. 26 Photo: Christopher Frederick Jones

ACHIEVEMENTS PATRONAGE • Hosted a total of 170 events Total 719,482 across all facilities. Elite Sporting Events 43,090 • Successfully opened the Anna Meares Velodrome on Elite Training 51,641 12 November 2016. Community Events 203,000 SSC is a centre of excellence • Hosted significant National for the development of elite events including Australian Other Events (includes regular community use) 421,751 athletes in Queensland and a Swimming Open Championships, community sport and recreation Australian Age Swimming hub for south east Queensland. Championships, Australian BMX VENUE TENANTS The venue is the training base for Championships, Australian Track Cycling Championships, • Aqua Fitness (Aquatic Achievers) the State’s developing athletes Australian Weightlifting in sports including Swimming, • Aquatic Education Championships and National • Basketball Queensland Diving, Gymnastics, BMX, Cycling, Junior Track series. Basketball and Weightlifting. The • BMX Queensland • Hosted State events including Brisbane Aquatic Centre, home Swimming, Gymnastics, Track • Diving Australia to the Chandler Swim Club, has Cycling, BMX, Futsal, Diving and • Cycling Queensland been recognised by Swimming Australia as a National Podium • Queensland Diving Association • Hosted other events including Performance Centre. Other Perilous Champions Fight Night, • Queensland Gymnastic facilities onsite include a BMX International Sport Aerobics Association Supercross Track, Chandler Championships, Cheer and Dance • Queensland Swimming Indoor Arena, Chandler Theatre, Brands – Olympia Cheer & Dance Association Queensland State Gymnastics Series and Australasian Majors, • Queensland Weightlifting Training Centre, Dry Land Diving John Edward, Bodybuilding – Association facility, the onsite overnight/short- Brisbane Classic, Rookie Titles stay accommodation facilities. and Queensland Championships, • Clean City Property Brisbricks LEGO expo, Mika Singh • Results Management Group The complex hosts International, Concert, Duco Events – Corporal (Results Physiotherapy) National and State events and Punishment, Triathlon Pink – caters for a wide variety of aquatic • Sports Performance Systems National Women’s Triathlon, and fitness activities, learn to (Acceleration) Eastern Comedy production – swim programs, community sports, Sunshine Boys, DSP Aus/NZ Tour • Swim Shop Queensland Swimming recreation and cultural events. and Mohammend Alizadah Show. Association The purpose-built Anna Meares • Vodafone Telephone tower Velodrome was added in 2016, • Relocated H2O Fitness to Anna ahead of GC2018, and boasts an Meares Velodrome and rebranded • The Theatre Factory international standard 250 metre to PACE at Sleeman, resulting in cycling track. an increase in membership for the community gym. VENUE HIRERS • Boditek Nutrition (Bodybuilding) • Aquatic Achievers (Swimming) • Swimming Queensland (Swimming) • Brisbane Swimming Association (Swimming)

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 27 • BMX Queensland (BMX) • Cycling Queensland (Cycling) • Results Physiotherapy • Gymnastics Queensland • Diving Queensland Association (Rehabilitation) (Gymnastics) (Diving) • St Laurence’s College (Basketball) • Cycling Australia (Cycling and • Australian Underwater Federation • Brenden Abel (BMX) BMX) (Underwater Activity) • Inspire Events (Sport Aerobics) • Balmoral Cycling Club (Cycling) • Theatre Factory • Gundy Enterprises (Cycling) • Ipswich Cycling Club FUTURE DIRECTION • Hamilton Pine Rivers Wheelers • Sports Performance • Preparation and planning for the Club (Cycling) • Neptunes Synchronized Swimming delivery of GC2018 Track Cycling program, including planning and • Kangaroo Point Cycling Club • Chandler Badminton (Badminton) (Cycling) management of the GOLDOC • Chandler Daytime Badminton venue agreement and outcomes • Pine Rivers BMX Club (BMX) (Badminton) for key stakeholders. • University Cycling Club (Cycling) • Aquatic Education (Water • Continued focus on expansion • Chandler Diving Club (Diving) Education Programs) of the event, facility hire and • Nat Raps Diving Club (Diving) • The Model Aeronautical accommodation business. • Diving Australia (Diving) Association (Model Planes) • Implement strategies to drive and increase membership sales • Road Safety Education Limited • Queensland Academy of Sport for PACE at Sleeman as well (Driver Education) (Cycling) (Swimming) as purchase and install new • Queensland School of Fire and • Brisbane Free Diving Club (Free equipment. Diving) Rescue (Training) • Australian Futsal Association • Offshore Maritime Training Australia (Training) (Futsal) KEY EVENTS • Basketball Queensland (Basketball) • Queensland Maritime Training Services (Training) • Brisbane Southside Masters 2017/18 (Swimming) • Football Qld (Futsal) • National Junior Track Series • Chandler Swimming Club • Wheelchair Rugby League • National Sport Aerobics (Swimming) Australia (Wheelchair Rugby) Championships • Swimming Australia Limited • Carina Leagues Warriors Water • Australasian Majors (Swimming) (Waterpolo) Cheerleading Championships • Aqualina Synchronized Swimming • Cheer and Dance Brands Limited • Queensland Swimming Short Club (Swimming) (Cheerleading) Course Championships • Queensland Synchronized • Duco Events (Boxing) • Gymnastics Queensland Junior Swimming (Synchronized • The Event Crew (Triathlon) State Championships Swimming) • Driver Education and Training • Gymnastics Queensland Senior • Brisbane (Driver Training) State Championships (Underwater Hockey) • Harvest Rain Theatre Company • Queensland Bodybuilding Titles • Unidive The University of Qld Performing Arts • Triathlon Pink Underwater Club (Underwater • Bjelke-Petersen School of Physical • Queensland State Rugby) Culture (Performing Arts) Titles • Top Rider Australia (Motor Cycle • British Sub aqua club (Snorkeling/ • Queensland State Swimming Education) Scuba Diving) Championships • Fort Lytton Moto-Cross Club • Citipointe Christian College • Queensland State Short Course (Motorcross) (Badminton) Swimming Championships • Tow-Ed Regional South QLD • Carmel College (School Functions) • National Waterpolo (Drive Education) • Clairvaux Mackillop College Championships • Brisbane Freedivers (Underwater (School Functions) • Australian Open and Age Activity) Group Synchronized Swimming Championships

28 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Financial Statements Statement of Comprehensive Income 31 Statement of Financial Position 32 Statement of Changes in Equity 33 Statement of Cash Flows (including Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows) 34 Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements 1. Basis of Financial Statement Preparation 36 1.1 General Information 36 1.2 Compliance with Prescribed Requirements 36 1.3 Presentation 36 1.4 Authorisation of Financial Statements for Issue 36 1.5 Basis of Measurement 36 1.6 Taxation 37 2. Objectives of Stadiums Queensland 37 3. Revenue 38 3.1 Revenue Recognition 38 3.2 Government Grants and Contributions 38 4. Expenses 38 4.1 Supplies and Services 38 4.2 Depreciation and Amortisation 39 4.3 Employment Expenses 39 4.4 Borrowing Costs 40 5. Assets 41 5.1 Cash and Cash Equivalents 41 5.2 Receivables 41 5.3 Property, Plant and Equipment 42 6. Liabilities 49 6.1 Payables 49 6.2 Interest Bearing Liabilities 49 7. Equity 50 7.1 Contributed Equity 50 7.2 Asset Revaluation Surplus 50 8. Financial Risk Disclosure 51 8.1 Financial Instrument Categories 51 8.2 Financial Risk Management 51 8.3 Liquidity Risk – Contractural Maturity of Financial Liabilities 52 9. Contingencies 53 10. Commitments 53 11. Key Management Personnel Disclosures 54 11.1 Details of Key Management Personnel 54 11.2 Key Management Personnel Expense 55 11.3 Transactions with Related Parties of Key Management Personnel 55 12. Related Party Transactions 56 13. Future Impact of Accounting Standards Not Yet Effective 57 14. First Year Application of New Accounting Standards or Change in Accounting Policy 58 14.1 Changes in Accounting Policy 58 14.2 Accounting Standards Early Adopted for 2016-17 58 14.3 Accounting Standards Applied for the First Time in 2016-17 58 Certificates Certificate of Stadiums Queensland 59 Independent Auditor’s Report 60

30 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 31 32 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 33 34 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 35 36 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 37 38 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 39 40 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 41 42 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 43 44 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 45 46 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 47 48 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 49 50 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 51 52 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 53 54 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 55 56 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 57 58 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 59 60 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2016/2017 61 CONTACT INFORMATION

How you can contact us Queensland Sport and Athletics Brisbane Entertainment Centre Centre Stadiums Queensland Tricia McNamara Martin Unicomb General Manager Cnr Castlemaine and Chippendall Manager Streets, Milton QLD 4064 Melaleuca Drive Kessels Road Boondall QLD 4034 P: (07) 3008 6100 Nathan QLD 4111 E: [email protected] P: (07) 3265 8111 W: www.stadiums.qld.gov.au P: (07) 3405 7511 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.brisent.com.au The Gabba W: www.qsac.com.au Blair Conaghan Metricon Stadium Manager Queensland Tennis Centre David Bennett Gate 7 Vulture Street Geoff Quinlan General Manager Woolloongabba QLD 4102 Chief Executive Officer PO Box 4952 P: 1300 THE GABBA Tennis Queensland Gold Coast MC QLD 9726 E: [email protected] 190 King Arthur Terrace P: (07) 5644 6200 W: www.thegabba.com.au Tennyson QLD 4105 E: [email protected] 1300SMILES Stadium P: (07) 3214 3800 W: www.metriconstadium.com.au W: www.queenslandtenniscentre. Glenn Arboit com.au Manager Sleeman Sports Complex Golf Links Drive Kirwan QLD 4817 Martin Unicomb Manager P: (07) 4722 7700 E: [email protected] Cnr Old Cleveland & Tilley Roads W: www.1300SMILESstadium.com.au Chandler QLD 4155

Cbus Super Stadium P: (07) 3131 9611 E: [email protected] Mirella Taylor W: www.sleemansports.com.au Manager Suncorp Stadium Centreline Place Robina QLD 4226 Alan Graham General Manager P: (07) 5656 5500 E: [email protected] PO Box 1658 W: www.cbussuperstadium.com.au Milton QLD 4064

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AEG (Ogden) Anschutz Entertainment Group, ‘AEG Ogden’ AFL Australian Football League AIS Australian Institute of Sport ARU Australian Rugby Union BEC Brisbane Entertainment Centre BI Brisbane International (Tennis Tournament) CCTV Closed Circuit Television EEO Equal Employment Opportunity FFA Football Federation Australia FOGS Former Origin Greats GC2018 Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games GC SUNS Gold Coast SUNS Football Club HP TRIM EDRMS Electronic Documents / Records Management System ICC International Cricket Council IPTV Internet Protocol Television LED Light-emitting diode MND Motor Neurone Disease MSFA Major Sports Facilities Act (2001) MWS MWS Sports (Queensland Tennis Centre Management Company) NRL National Rugby League PCYC Police and Citizens Youth Club QAO Queensland Audit Office QAS Queensland Academy of Sport QIRC Queensland Industrial Relations Commission QRL Queensland Rugby League QRU Queensland Rugby Union QSAC Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre QTC Queensland Tennis Centre SMAC Stadium Management Advisory Committee SQ Stadiums Queensland SSC Sleeman Sports Complex WHS Workplace Health and Safety QSNC Queensland State Netball Centre

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