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Events must be insured for:
- Public Liability of at least $10,000,000 in respect of any one occurrence and for an unlimited number of claims
- Workers Compensation or Personal Accident Insurance Cover, where required by law, for all employees, subcontractors or volunteers engaged by the Event Organiser
- Property Insurance for goods, property, plant, equipment owned by the Organiser that require insurance for damage or theft
A Casual Hirers Insurance policy is held by the Shire. This policy provides cover to the Hirer of a Council facility for any damage to another person’s property or personal injury to another person, if the Hirer has been negligent. The Shire may require a Casual Hirers Contribution fee to be paid by users of Shire facilities who are covered by the policy.
The Casual Hirers Insurance policy covers private individuals and groups for the following types of activities:
- Wedding ceremonies
- Parties
- Private meetings
The Casual Hirers Insurance policy does not cover, regardless of the type of use of facilities:
- Incorporated Bodies
- Sporting Clubs
- Associations
- Political Parties
- Meetings for organisations such as Weight Watchers, Ratepayer Associations, etc
These types of organisations must purchase Public Liability Insurance.
The Shire’s Insurer offers reduced rates for community events held on Shire land. Visit the Please visit the Local Community Insurance Services website for more details or contact them on 1300 853 800.
For more information contact:
Assistant Environmental Health Officer
- Hours
- Mon - Wed : 09:00am to 03:00pm
- Telephone
- 08 9780 5209
- Fax
- 08 9757 2512