NOOSA EVENTS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK, POLICY, AND GOVERNANCE · Attachment 3 - Noosa Events Management Policy

RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
Legislation
   •   Local Government Act 2009
   •   Local Government Regulation 2012
   •   Human Rights Act 2019
   •   Work Health and Safety Act 2011
   •   Planning Act 2016
   •   Public Health Act 2005
   •   Food Act 2006
   •   Environmental Protection Act 1994
   •   Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995
   •   Building Act 1975 (where temporary structures or building approvals are required)
   •   Liquor Act 1992 (where alcohol is supplied or sold)
   •   Nature Conservation Act 1992 (for events in or adjacent to environmentally significant
       areas)
   •   Fire Services Act 1990 (where fire safety requirements apply)


Council Strategies and Plans
   • Council Corporate Plan 2023-2028
   • Council Noosa Events Strategic Framework 2026-2031
   • Council Noosa’s Destination Management Plan 2026-2036
   • Council Economic Development Strategy 2021-2030
   • Council Noosa Environment Strategy 2019
   • Council Noosa Social Strategy 2015
   • Council Noosa Cultural Plan 2025-2030
   • Council Noosa Sport and Active Recreation Plan 2018

Council Policies and Local Laws
   • Council Human Rights Policy 2020
   • Council Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2015
   • Council Fees and Charges (Annual)
Supporting Event Management Documents
   • Event Categories & Assessment Procedure
   • Events Executive Group Charter
   • Sustainable Event Guidelines
   • 50 Shades of Green
   • Event Funding and Sponsorship Guidelines
   • Event Application Forms and Conditions
   • Event Management Procedures, Toolkits and Operational Guidelines

HUMAN RIGHTS STATEMENT
In developing this policy, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Human Rights Act 2019 (QLD). It is considered that the subject matter does
not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision-making by
Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this policy in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. Representatives will endeavour to:
     • identify relevant human rights which may be affected by the action or decision,
     • consider the impact of its actions and decisions on human rights, and
     • ensure any conduct or decision by Council which limits an individual’s human rights is
          reasonable and justifiable.
This Policy should be read in conjunction with Council’s Human Rights Policy.

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