Insurance

Insurance Considerations

You must ensure that your event is covered by Public Liability insurance. If the event is to be held on Council land or in a Council facility, your insurance policy must be to a minimum limit of indemnity of $20m and must note the interests of Port Stephens Council.

Your application to Council must include your Certificate of Currency for Public Liability insurance, the time, date and location of the proposed event and the anticipated number of attendees. You must attach a copy of the program of activities and a comprehensive risk assessment.

All participants in your event, such as entertainment providers, food vendors, marquee suppliers, market stall holders etc, must also provide you with evidence of their current Public Liability Insurance. You may also need to obtain evidence of other participants’ Workers Compensation insurance and Motor Vehicle insurance if your event involves registered vehicles. You will need to obtain the Certificates of Currency in advance of your event.

On-site safety at an event is paramount and the general public expects to be able to enjoy your event in a safe and secure environment. 

The event owner and committee members need to identify potential hazards during the planning of, and on site at your event, and work collaboratively to implement solutions.