New Application Processing and Fee Rules for Council Filming Proposals

Screen and Digital Games Industries Bill 2025

1st House

2nd House

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Councils no longer have to reject a filming application within 7 days if it is illegible or unclear.
Councils are not required to refund application fees for filming proposals.
The Minister can appoint members to a new Advisory Committee.
The Minister defines the functions and composition of the Advisory Committee.

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