Legislation modernises sports and entertainment governance, replacing outdated laws to attract events and improve venue management and safety.

🟡 Medium · Bill Second Reading3 December 2025 · 8,908 words

New bill modernises sports/entertainment governance, boosts venue flexibility, safety, and event opp

VenuesWest gets modernised governance, commercial powers, and increased accountability to boost WA's

“This bill represents the most significant modernisation of Western Australia's sports and entertainment governance framework in almost four decades.”

👍 positive· procedural🌡️ warm

Members who spoke

Hanns, JodieKrishnan, JagsLai, Sook YeeMichel, KevinRowe, Cassie

Topics

sportsentertainmentgovernancevenuesregional development

Legislation Referenced

Acts

Western Australian Sports Centre Trust Act 1986 Financial Management Act Auditor General Act

Bills

Sports and Entertainment Trust Bill 2025

· 3 December 2025

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