Amusement Device Approvals
Council approval is required for the operation of amusement devices within the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area, except where a device is not required to be registered under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 or where it meets the exemption provisions of section 75 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.
Council’s authority to administer and enforce these requirements is established under Section 68 (Part F, 5) of the Local Government Act 1993 and Subdivision 5 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.
If you are unsure whether the amusement device you plan to operate requires approval, you should contact the event organiser or Council’s Development Services section on 1300 292 442.
Application Form
Amusement Devices Activity Approval Form 161.3 KB Download
FAQ's
As per the definitions in section 5 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025, amusement device means plant operated for hire or reward that provides entertainment, sightseeing or amusement through movement of the equipment, or part of the equipment, or when passengers or other users travel or move on, around or along the equipment, but does not include—
- A miniature train and railway system owned and operated by a model railway society, club or association, or
- A ride or device that is used as a form of transport and that is, in relation to its use for that purpose, regulated under another Act or an Act of the Commonwealth, or
- A boat or flotation device—
- that is solely propelled by a person who is in or on the boat or device, and
- that is not attached to any mechanical elements or equipment outside the boat or device, and that does not rely on an artificial flow of water to move, or
- Plant specifically designed for a sporting, professional stunt, theatrical or acrobatic purpose or activity, or
- A coin-operated or token-operated device that—
- is intended to be ridden, at the one time, by not more than 4 children who must be below the age of 10 years, and
- is usually located in a shopping centre or similar public location, and
- does not necessarily have an operator.
The main purpose of approving amusement devices prior to operation is to ensure the device has a current WorkCover Registration, the owner/operator has the required level of $20 million public liability insurance and that an up-to-date log book exists for the device.
An Amusement Device Application form must be completed and returned to Council, before the amusement device can be operated for public use. The application form must be accompanied by:
- a copy of current WorkCover NSW Registration relating to the specific ride
- a copy of $20 million Public Liability Insurance relating to the specific ride
- the application fee payable to Wagga Wagga City Council, which is charged as per Council’s current fees & charges per device
- the signature of the applicant
Each individual amusement device approval will be charged as per Council’s current Fees & Charges.
Payment is required with the application.