Public liability insurance requirements for hirers

All hirers, including incorporated associations, must hold their own Public Liability Insurance (PLI). This insurance must provide coverage of at least $20 million for death or personal injury, and for loss or damage to property, during use of the premises. 

As part of the booking process, Council may request a certificate of currency for the applicant’s policy, confirming the level of cover and any exclusion clauses. Council also reserves the right to request an updated certificate at any time. 

Casual Hirers 
Individuals or entities who do not meet the above requirement may apply to be covered under Council’s Casual Hirer Public Liability Insurance Policy by paying an additional premium ($20 per application) on top of the hire fee. 

A casual hirer is any person or organisation hiring the premises for a permitted activity, which includes: 

  • A one-off social or private event (e.g., meeting, birthday party, anniversary celebration); or 
  • An activity conducted by a not-for-profit organisation whose primary purpose is to provide a community service. 

Please note: 

  • Coverage under this policy is subject to the conditions outlined in the summary of cover. 

  • The casual hirer is responsible for the first $500 per claim (deductible) for any one occurrence. 

  • All accidents or incidents that may result in a claim must be reported to Council’s Risk and OHS department within two days of the incident. 

If you require public liability for a hirer of an event held in your hall, please complete the Hall Hirer Public Liability Register form(DOCX, 161KB) and return to mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au ensuring payment has been made. Submission of this form constitutes an application to insure, and coverage is subject to confirmation by Council's Risk and Insurance Officer.

For more information, call Council's Cultural Development Officer on (03) 5422 0333 or email mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au

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