Riverina & Murray
Berrigan Shire Council
Guidance reviewed October 2026. Requirements below apply across NSW; check council's own forms and fees.
Regional tip: smaller councils often handle events through one officer — call ahead and ask for a pre-lodgement chat.
Approvals you may need
Council event application / land booking
8 wks · CouncilBook the venue and lodge an event application with council for any event on council-managed land.
Public liability insurance
4 wks · Your organisationCouncils typically ask for $10–20 million public liability cover, noting council as an interested party.
Risk management plan
6 wks · Your organisationA written plan identifying hazards, controls, and who is responsible.
Road closure & Traffic Management Plan
12 wks · Transport for NSWClosing or affecting roads needs a Traffic Management Plan reviewed by council's Local Traffic Committee.
Notify NSW Police
8 wks · NSW PoliceNotify the local Police Area Command for large gatherings, road events and licensed events.
Limited (special event) liquor licence
6 wks · Liquor & Gaming NSWSelling or supplying alcohol needs a limited licence, applied for via Service NSW.
Temporary food stall approvals
4 wks · CouncilFood vendors must notify/register with council and follow NSW Food Authority temporary event guidelines.
Temporary structures (stages, marquees, seating)
6 wks · CouncilStages, tents and grandstands may need approval and engineer sign-off.
Amplified sound & noise management
6 wks · CouncilAmplified music needs council approval and must stay within noise limits and curfews.
Late-night operation
8 wks · CouncilEvents running past around 10pm face stricter noise, lighting and security conditions.
Fireworks display
4 wks · SafeWork NSWOnly a SafeWork-licensed pyrotechnician can run a display, with notice to SafeWork and fire services.
Licensed security & crowd management
6 wks · Your organisationCrowd controllers must hold a NSW security licence; councils set staffing ratios for large events.
First aid & medical services
4 wks · Your organisationProvide qualified first aid; large events need a medical provider and NSW Ambulance notification.
Toilets, waste & cleaning
4 wks · CouncilShow enough toilets, bins and cleaning for your crowd size.
Fundraising, raffles & lucky draws
4 wks · NSW Fair TradingRaising money for a cause can require a fundraising authority; raffles follow community gaming rules.
Beach, waterway or foreshore use
8 wks · CouncilBeach and water events need extra approvals and water-safety planning.
Open flames, BBQs & bushfire season
2 wks · NSW RFS / Fire and RescueOpen fires are restricted in the Bush Fire Danger Period and banned on Total Fire Ban days.
Drone filming
4 wks · CASAFlying over crowds needs a CASA-certified operator with the right approvals.
Accessibility & inclusion
4 wks · Your organisationPlan accessible paths, parking, toilets and viewing areas.