Filming and photography

Application fees

Payment methods 

Full payment must be made prior to filming commencing. A tax invoice will be issued on receipt of payment. 

Payment options include: 

  • Cheque 

  • Cash (in person only) 

Council charges a 1.5% service fee, inclusive of GST on transactions using Visa & MasterCard (credit, debit and prepaid). 

Impact level Details Fee
Film Permit - Fees & Charges 2025/2026
Lodgement fee
No impact 6 or less cast and crew N/A
Low impact 7–25 total cast and crew $100.00
Medium impact 26–50 total cast and crew
High impact 50 total cast and crew
Assessment fee
Major revision of original application - 75% of the applicable application fee
No impact 6 or less cast and crew N/A
Low impact 7–25 total cast and crew $180.00
Medium impact 26–50 total cast and crew $385.00
High impact 50 total cast and crew $670.00
Late application fee
No impact N/A N/A
Low impact Less than 5 days' notice $450.00
Medium impact Less than 7 days' notice $963.00
High impact Less than 15 days' notice $1,675.00
Traffic management plan (TGS)
No impact Assessment and Administration fee N/A
Low impact $170.00
Medium impact $400.00
High impact $400.00 (no road closure)
   
PARKING METER REVENUE(per space, per day)
Low demand area Please refer to the map $33.00
Medium demand area $45.00
High demand area $50.00
Bond
No impact Public Open Spaces/Community Centres $500.00
Low impact
Medium impact
High impact
Drones
No impact Film with drone with 6 or less cast and crew still need to complete the Film Permit application form. $100.00
Low impact Application fee $180.00
Medium impact $385.00
High impact $670.00