FEES AND CHARGES
A per production fee of $550.00 (including GST) will apply to all productions in the NENW region. This fee covers the application process, a one-off locations fee, and site costs of filming on public land or in public buildings or spaces.
NO DAILY LOCATIONS FEES associated with filming on public land or in public buildings or spaces will be charged, except where an existing hire fee is in place.
Permit fees and charges may apply in the following circumstances:
Note: Fees quoted do not include GST.
Waiving Fees and Charges
Council may agree to reduce or waive fees if the production is, for example:
A per production fee of $550.00 (including GST) will apply to all productions in the NENW region. This fee covers the application process, a one-off locations fee, and site costs of filming on public land or in public buildings or spaces.
NO DAILY LOCATIONS FEES associated with filming on public land or in public buildings or spaces will be charged, except where an existing hire fee is in place.
Permit fees and charges may apply in the following circumstances:
- if a planning permit is required
- where Council personnel are required to be present during filming
- where additional services and resources are requested from Council
- where temporary road closures are required (costs provided on application to the relevant Council)
| Commercial Stills Photography | Documentaries, Short Films, Children’s Productions | TV Drama, Mini-Series | TV Commercials | Films <$10milion budget | Films $10million+ budget | |
| Cash Bond (paid to relevant Council if applicable) | Nil | $500 | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Public Liability Insurance (minimum required) | $10million | $10million | $10million | $10million | $10million | $10million |
Note: Fees quoted do not include GST.
Waiving Fees and Charges
Council may agree to reduce or waive fees if the production is, for example:
- A student film production
- A documentary
- An educational, charitable or community project
- A tourism-based production