Using state land for events
Generally, festivals and community events are held on reserves or areas of road (esplanade) in close proximity to the community's commercial and residential precincts, for periods ranging from a day to a few weeks.
These events require special permission if held on state land.
Reserves
To arrange the use of a reserve, contact the trustee of the reserve. This is often the local government or a sporting or recreational club.
The trustee may issue a trustee lease or trustee permit to authorise the use of the reserve.
You will need to have public liability insurance and to indemnify the trustee and the State of Queensland. You must also ensure you comply with all relevant local and state laws (e.g. workplace health and safety).
Roads
If you plan to use a local road for your event, contact the local council. If the road is a highway or main road, contact the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
State leasehold land
In general, leases may only be used for the purpose for which they were granted. In some cases, additional uses may be allowed for some agricultural type leases, as long as the use does not result in a change in the rental category, and is either:
- complementary and does not interfere with the primary purpose of the lease
or - relates to the production of energy from a renewable source, including, for example, the sun or wind.
Unallocated state land
If you wish to use unallocated state land for your event, you will need to apply for a permit to occupy. Contact the Department of Resources before proceeding.
More information
- Reserves—contact the trustee of the reserve.
- Roads—contact the local council or the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
- Unallocated state land or leasehold land—contact the Department of Resources.