AusCheck (Organising Body—Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup 2026) Declaration 2025

Overview

The ADMIN 25/170 AusCheck (Organising Body—Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup 2026) Declaration 2025 was enacted to designate Football Australia as the organising body for the Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup 2026, a major national event. This declaration, made under section 21E of the AusCheck Regulations 2017 by Tony Burke, the Minister for Home Affairs, aims to ensure that the event is managed efficiently and effectively by a body with the requisite expertise and infrastructure. The declaration follows the earlier AusCheck (Major National Event—Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup 2026) Declaration 2025, which recognised the significance of the event and the need for coordinated national oversight. The instrument will come into effect on the day after its registration.

Scope and Application

The AusCheck (Organising Body—Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup 2026) Declaration 2025, issued under section 21E of the AusCheck Regulations 2017, designates Football Australia as the organising body for the Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup 2026. This declaration is in accordance with the broader legislative framework provided by the AusCheck Act 2007, which identifies the Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup 2026 as a major national event. The act applies to Football Australia, as the designated organising body, and encompasses the planning, coordination, and execution of the event, ensuring that it meets national security, safety, and operational standards as prescribed by the AusCheck Regulations. The jurisdictional reach of this declaration is national, applying across Australia, as it falls under the purview of the Commonwealth government’s authority to regulate major national events. Any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds are to be determined within the broader regulations of the AusCheck Act 2007 and its subsidiary instruments.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the AusCheck (Organising Body—Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup 2026) Declaration 2025 (section 1) designate Football Australia as the organising body for the Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup 2026. This declaration is made under section 21E of the AusCheck Regulations 2017, confirming the specific role and responsibilities Football Australia will undertake in connection with the event. The declaration also references the earlier AusCheck (Major National Event—Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup 2026) Declaration 2025, which classified the Asian Cup as a major national event under subsection 5A(1) of the AusCheck Act 2007. This instrument comes into effect on the day following its registration, as stated in section 2. Football Australia, as the organising body, will be subject to a range of obligations and requirements under the AusCheck Act 2007 and its regulations. These include ensuring the event's operational logistics are well-coordinated, securing necessary permits and approvals, and maintaining compliance with all relevant health, safety, and security regulations. The organising body must also work in collaboration with local and national authorities to facilitate a smooth and secure event experience for participants, spectators, and other stakeholders. Football Australia will need to submit detailed event plans and risk assessments to the relevant authorities well in advance of the event. Failure to comply with the obligations and requirements set forth in the AusCheck Act 2007 and its regulations could result in significant consequences. The Act provides for both civil and criminal penalties for breaches. Civil penalties may include fines up to a maximum amount specified in the Act, while criminal penalties could involve imprisonment or substantial fines depending on the severity and nature of the breach. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to the revocation of the event's major national event status, which could have further administrative and financial repercussions for Football Australia. It is imperative for Football Australia to adhere strictly to the legislative requirements to avoid these potential penalties and consequences.