Application Fee = $49.66*

(Effective 1 July 2025)

*Subject to change each financial year

This section provides information in relation to the requirements and permit application process for conducting a public event where road closures are required:

Section 56A of the Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999 provides that the Commissioner of Police may, by notice published in a local newspaper, authorise the closure or restriction of the use of a public street by traffic of any class, where it is considered necessary to facilitate the holding of a public event.

A written application seeking a Police Permit to Conduct a Public Event Affecting Road Closures should be forwarded to the Commander of the nearest District Police Headquarters in which the event is being held.

Tasmania Police undertake to close roads for public events, where the event is held on a state-owned highway.

In all other cases, Local Government under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 has the authority to close public streets within its area.

Public Event:

Means events such as demonstrations and protests or rallies (political or otherwise), religious pageants (such as Christmas parades, commemorative parades), Anzac Day parades, cultural processions, charity/awareness events and athletic races (such as fun runs and marathons).

Public Event Application:

Please ensure you are using the correct form for your event type. If you are unsure which form applies to your event, please use the combined application form below.

For further details, please see the Guidelines below:

If you are unsure about any part of the permit application process or require assistance, please contact the nearest District Police Headquarters where the event will be conducted.

Depending on the event, a twelve-week lead time is strongly recommended. At a minimum, an eight-week lead time is required to ensure your permit is processed in a timely manner. Please contact the relevant office or district if your event falls outside of this time frame.