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:
  • 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)
Applications for filming should be made at least ten (10) working days before the requested filming date, subject to the scope of the production.

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
A request to waive fees and charges associated with commercial filming/photography activity must be received by Council in writing.