The board of Stadiums Queensland has been replaced after it was criticised for its management and the costs imposed on the state's major sporting teams.
Sport Minister Mick de Brenni on Sunday announced the new board to operate the state's stadiums, including The Gabba and Suncorp Stadium, on behalf of the Queensland government.
"These assets belong to Queenslanders, and I want to make them work for all of Queensland," Mr de Brenni said.
Sophie Devitt will continue as the board's chair during the transition period before stepping down, Mr de Brenni confirmed.
Queensland's Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington labelled the move "belated action at best" saying the positions were all up for replacement because their terms ended.
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But she said changing the board didn't solve the issue of heavily-criticised stadium deals.
"We have fallen behind the other states in the sporting arms race," she said.
"We are losing out on the big games like the first Test at the Gabba, the State of Origin to Adelaide and the 2020 NRL Grand Final."
Several Queensland sporting teams including NRL team Gold Coast Titans, the Brisbane Roar in the A-League and AFL's Gold Coast Suns have complained about the cost of using Stadiums Queensland venues.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the government would look at the deals once a taskforce headed by experienced sports and tourism executive John Lee provides a report to Mr de Brenni.
"I think that report will be coming to the minister in the next couple of weeks," Ms Palaszczuk said.
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The new board members are:
Sophie Devitt (Chair - transition)
Cathy McGuane
Therese Smith
Amanda Shircore
John Grant
Gregg Webb
