Use of a State road for filming
If you want to use a State Road for feature, documentary, promotional or advertising and film production, you will require approval from the Department of State Growth.
A State road cannot be closed for filming purposes.
Requests for filming that impact on a State road will not be supported by the Department if they:
- compromise the safety of road users and there is a risk or unnecessary disturbance to the public
- cause a major disruption to traffic flow or will disrupt traffic for an extended period of time
- cause a major disruption to public transport operations or access for an extended period of time
- risk damaging road infrastructure
- affect current road projects
- lack sufficient supporting information
- are not considered to be in the public interest.
There are restrictions on when activities can be done on State roads major commuting routes. More information can be found on the Restrictions on major commuting routes webpage.
It is recommended that permit holders obtain adequate public liability insurance coverage. State Growth accepts no responsibility for any personal injury, damage or loss in any way arising during the filming on a State road.
Applications
Applications must be received by the Department of State Growth at least 20 business days before your expected start date for filming, to allow enough time to assess your application.
Applications can be sent by the following methods:
By mail to:
Permits
Department of State Growth
GPO Box 536, Hobart TAS 7001
By email: permits@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Contact
If you have any questions, please call us on (03) 6166 3369.