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Organisers of public events in Brisbane and across Queensland must integrate practical risk management with legal compliance to protect attendees, workers and the broader community. A structured safety plan reduces harm and supports regulatory obligations under Queensland’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) framework, local council requirements and emergency services expectations. This article outlines key areas—WHS audits, crowd safety, emergency planning, contractor coordination and documentation—and provides clear, actionable advice for event professionals. Understand legal responsibilities and engage early Under the WHS framework, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) has primary duty of care for worker and public safety. Event organisers should ide...