Australian Capital Territory
Major Events (Rugby League World Cup) Declaration 2017
Disallowable instrument DI2017– 196
made under the  
Major Events Act 2014, section 6 (Major event—declaration)

1	Name of instrument
This instrument is the Major Events (Rugby League World Cup) Declaration 2017.
2	Commencement 
This instrument commences on the day after its notification day. 
3	Major event declaration and description—Act, ss 6 (1) and 7 (1) (a)
The three matches to be held in Canberra as part of the Rugby League World Cup 2017, including three training sessions at the event venue are declared to be a major event.
4	Event organiser—Act, s 7 (1) (b)
The organiser of the major event is the Rugby League World Cup 2017 Organising Committee.
5	Proposed time and date—Act, s 7 (1) (c)
The proposed times and dates of the major event are:
(a)	28 October 2017 from 7:00am to 7:00pm (France and Lebanon training session);
(b)	29 October 2017 from 1:00pm to 10:15pm (France v Lebanon match);
(c)	2 November 2017 from 7:00am to 7:00pm (Australia and France training session);
(d)	3 November 2017 from 1:00pm to 10:15pm (Australia v France match); and
(e)	9 November 2017 from 7:00am to 7:00pm (Fiji and Italy training session);
(f)	10 November 2017 from 1:00pm to 10:15pm (Fiji v Italy match).
6	Event venue—Act, s 7 (1) (d)
The location of the venue for the major event is the grounds, including any buildings situated on the grounds, occupied by GIO Stadium Canberra, 
Battye Street, Bruce ACT 2617.
7	When declaration is in force—Act, s 7 (1) (e)
This declaration is in force for the period—
(a)	beginning at 12:01am on 28 October, ending at 12:01am on 30 October 2017;
(b)	beginning at 12:01am on 2 November 2017, ending at 12:01am on 3 November 2017;
(c)	beginning at 12:01am on 9 November 2017, ending at 12:01am on 11 November 2017.
8	Notice given under other provisions—Act, s 7 (1) (f)
A notice may be given under the following provisions for the event:
(a)	Act, section 26 (Notice of protected symbol);
(b)	Act, section 32 (Notice of clean zone).
9	Prohibited items—Act, s 7 (2)
The following items are prohibited in addition to those provided by section 12 (1) (a) of the Act:
(a)	beverage containers with manufacturer’s seal broken (unless purchased at the Event);
(b)	portable coolers and bags of dimensions greater than 35cm in height, 20cm in width and 30cm in length, or too large to be stored underneath a venue seat;
(c)	camera lenses with a physical length greater than 200mm or any other item which might reasonably obstruct the view of other patrons;
(d)	photographic, video, or audio recording equipment including camera tripods and monopods. 
10	Expiry
This instrument expires on 20 November 2017.
Gordon Ramsay MLA
Attorney‑General
1 August 2017	Andrew Barr MLA
Minister