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(4) There were no external organisations involved in preparing the ACT Events Policy Discussion Paper. This document was prepared internally by Cultural Canberra, within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.
(5) The ACT Events Policy is being developed to outline Government’s vision and intent for realising the full potential of Canberra’s events sector. The ACT Events Policy Discussion Paper sought views on a set of guiding principles for an ACT Events Policy, along with proposed actions designed to support this vision.
Guiding principles have been developed as follows:
o Supporting events that grow the ACT economy.
o Supporting events that deliver strong social and community benefits.
o Supporting events that enhance local, national and international recognition of Canberra’s vibrancy, liveability and sense of place.
o Strengthening Canberra’s position as an ‘event friendly city’.
The events policy will serve as a blueprint for enhancing Canberra’s events calendar, for enhancing Canberra’s status as an events destination and for maximising the associated economic, social and cultural benefits for the Canberra region.
Supporting events as major economic drivers will play a key role in generating tourism activity and profiling the Canberra region.
Events also bring Canberra’s community together by encouraging social cohesion, growing community pride and providing opportunities for local participation.
Supporting a vibrant, bold and diverse events portfolio will enhance city vibrancy and further build positive perceptions of Canberra as a place to live and visit.
Further enhancing the ACT’s regulatory environment will also strengthen Canberra’s position as an ‘event friendly city’ and encourage additional event activity.
(6) Events ACT is responsible for facilitating, managing and delivering a range of important Canberra events, while also providing development support to the Canberra region’s broader events and festivals sector.
However, inquiries related to event approvals (including the supply of appropriate risk management and insurance documentation), securing event venues, consideration of parking and public transport options, and other key logistical requirements are generally handled by the Events and Business Coordination team that has been specially established within Access Canberra to assist event organisers.
Events ACT is from time to time consulted by Access Canberra or new event organisers given its events management knowledge and expertise and is happy to provide advice and/or appropriate event industry contacts as required.
An Events Support Guide on the Events ACT website also provides a snapshot of the opportunities available across relevant ACT Government agencies to promote and support local events and festivals.
(7) Access Canberra coordinate approvals and inspections for most large events in Civic Square. The use of all public space is used in accordance with the Public Unleased Land Act. Access Canberra is not aware of any specific evaluation of Civic Square for its suitability to stage larger events.
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