Queensland Consolidated Acts

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1994 - SECT 440X

440X Open-air events

(1) An occupier of premises must not use, or permit the use of, the premises for an open-air event on any day—

(a) before 7a.m, if the use causes audible noise; or

(b) from 7a.m. to 10p.m, if the use causes noise of more than 70dB(A); or

(c) from 10p.m. to midnight, if the use causes noise of more than the lesser of the following—

(i) 50dB(A);

(ii) 10dB(A) above the background level.

(2) However, subsection (1) does not apply to licensed premises.

(3) Also, subsection (1) (b) does not apply if—

(a) the premises is, or is part of, an educational institution; and

(b) the use of the premises for an open-air event is organised by or for the educational institution for non-commercial purposes of the institution.