Permit to Conduct an Event on Public Land - Merri-bek City Council - VIC - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to conduct an event on a road, reserve, park or other public land. Types of events that may need this permit include:

circuses
carnivals
festivals
processions
gatherings
street parties.

If your event will be held on a road, you will need to notify Victoria Police and the relevant council (for local roads) or VicRoads (for major roads and freeways).

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please consult the responsible council for more information regarding eligibility requirements. Please note that you will be required to have adequate public liability insurance ($20 million minimum).

If you intend to erect structures for your event, you may require other permits. A liquor licence will be required if liquor is to be consumed.

Duration

As specified on the permit.

Fees

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	Fees may vary. Please contact the responsible council for more information.

Forms

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Application to Conduct a Non-Road Activity on a Highway (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	Event Permit Application Form (Opens in new window)

Other resources

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Event Permit Guide - A Guide to Planning Events in Moreland - PDF (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	VicRoads - Events Application Checklist (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 2020 Victoria

Local law(s) name

General Local Law 2018 - PDF (Opens in new window)

Lodgement process

Apply

Please submit all application, fees and any associated documents directly with the Council.

Approval time

Please allow at least two months prior to the event taking place.

Additional information