Fees & Charges

Council charges and recovers approved fees for any services it provides — with all fees outlined within our 2026/27 Fees and Charges Schedule(PDF, 824KB)

Council's fees and charges are reviewed each year before the Annual Budget. The following fees and charges were adopted following the Budget Meeting on the 17th June 2026. 

Please use the following tabs to find the information you're looking for, and for further information please contact Council (07) 4621 6600

Administration

 

Description GST Price Including GST
Right to Information (Regulatory)
Application Fee (RTI Regs 2009) Exempt As per RTI Regulation
Processing Fee when processing time < 5 hours Exempt As per RTI Regulation
Processing Fee when processing time > 5 hours Exempt As per RTI Regulation
RTI Photocopying - per page Exempt As per RTI Regulation
Miscellaneous Charges
Binding Fee per Copy Inclusive 6.00
Laminating- A4 per copy Inclusive 2.85
Laminating - A3 per copy Inclusive 4.10
Photocopying/Printing (Black and White) - A4 & A3 per copy Inclusive 0.60
Photocopying/Printing (Colour) - A4 & A3 per copy Inclusive 0.90
Publications (Regulatory)
Annual Reports & Corporate Plan per copy Exempt 11.80
Local Laws and Subordinate Local Laws per document Exempt 11.80
Minutes, Policy Documents, Statement of Affairs per document Exempt 6.50
Town Planning Scheme per copy Exempt 48.40
Phone Book - residential Inclusive 1 Free Book
Phone Book - businesses Inclusive 2 Free Books
Additional copies of phone books Inclusive Free
Postage to be charged where hard copies are to be posted Inclusive 13.00
Publications (Commercial)
Australia's Thermal Way per copy Inclusive 25.00
A Good Story Told per copy Inclusive 4.00
Belle of the Barcoo per copy Inclusive 35.00
Pastoral Country per copy Inclusive 6.00
Postage for the book by mail per copy Inclusive 13.00
Rates Notice
Reprinting of Rates Notice (posting) Exempt 6.00
Reprinting of Rates Notice (emailling) Exempt Free
Keys
Lost or Non-Returned Keys Inclusive 172.00
Overdue Key Fee (per week) Inclusive 13.00
Property
Standard rate search per rate assessment Exempt 188.00
Change of ownership fees (invoiced on rate card) Exempt 55.00
Search Fee - building or plumbing plans Exempt 115.00
Novation Deed for Water Access Agreements Inclusive 220.00

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

Animal Management

Description GST Price Including GST
Registration Fees - Dogs over three (3) months. No refund on registration fees paid. 
Entire Dogs Exempt 80.00
Desexed Dogs Exempt 20.00
Guide Dogs & Assistance Dogs Exempt 0.00
Declared Dangerous Dogs Exempt 1,000.00
Menacing Dogs Exempt 500.00
Replacement Tag Exempt 5.00
Note: 3 month registration amnesty applies between 1 July 2026 - 30 September 2026 where no fee for registration of entire or desexed dogs will be charged.
Additional Animals Permit
Application Fee (Non-Refundable) Per Application Exempt 150.00
Additional Dog (third and subsequent dogs) Registration Fee - Per Dog Exempt 120.00
Other Animal Permit Fee Exempt 40.00
Impounding Fees - Dogs
First Release (Dog) - Registered (if collected same day as notification) Exempt 0.00
First Release (Dog) - Registered (overnight or weekend care) Exempt 216.00
First Release (Dog) - Unregistered - 4 Penalty Units (Queensland) Exempt 690.80
Second and Subsequent Release - 5 Penalty Units (Queensland) Exempt 863.50
Release of Regulated Dog (incl. Declared Dangerous and Menacing Dogs) Exempt 1,000.00
Sustenance Fees - Not payable if the dog is collected on same day of impounding.
Per dog per day or part day Exempt 27.00
Dog Trap and Cat Trap
Hire of Dog Trap - Bond Exempt 200.00
Hire of Cat Trap - Bond Exempt 80.00
Impounding of Animals (other than dogs)
Livestock Inclusive 300.00
Blackall Town Reserve R58
In addition to any other remedy Council may have under schedules (use of town reserves) of Local Law No 2, the following impounding fee for any livestock entire depastured on town reserve without a permit applies.		 Inclusive 1,000.00
Driving Charges
Driving, droving or leading of stock Inclusive Actual Cost + GST
Transportation by road Inclusive Actual Cost + GST
Fees payable for notice and advertising Inclusive Actual Cost + GST
Sustenance Fees - Sustenance fees are not payable where stock are collected on day of impounding. 
Horses or Cattle - per head per day Exempt 54.00
Sheep, Goat or Swine - per head per day Exempt 32.00
Entire Horse, Bull, Ram or Goat per head per day Exempt 54.00
Sale of Impounded Stock
Proceeds of Sales Inclusive Actual Cost + GST
Application for Permit to Conduct a Commercial Operation (per annum)
Pet Shops Exempt 135.00
Cattery Exempt 135.00
Kennels Exempt 135.00
Destruction of Animals
Fee per Animal Inclusive 43.00

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Venues, Equipment Hire

Description GST Price Including GST
Note: Hirer is responsible for returning all facilities in the condition they were accepted, if not actual costs + 10% + GST will apply. 
Blackall Cultural Centre
Hall Bond (applicable to all hires) Exempt 500.00
All facilities - per day Inclusive 613.00
Auditorium (incl Foyer) - per day Inclusive 307.00
Supper Room - per day Inclusive 188.00
Kitchen - per day Inclusive 130.00
Bar - per day Inclusive 188.00
Gallery Room - per day Inclusive 65.00
Hall charge per room per hour - max 4 hours Inclusive 65.00
School Functions Free
Note: The sound and lighting box at the Blackall Cultural Centre is out of bounds for persons 18 years and under. CEO approval must be granted for the use of the box prior to the event.
Tambo Shire Hall
Hall Bond (applicable to all hires) Exempt 500.00
Hall Hire - per day Inclusive 370.00
School Functions Inclusive 0.00
Tablecloths and Chair Covers
Tablecloths - hiring/cleaning charge per tablecloth Inclusive 25.00
Bridal table - hiring/cleaning charge for lace tablecloth Inclusive 25.00
Replacement charge (lost, stolen) - per tablecloth Inclusive 108.00
Chair Covers - hiring/cleaning charge per cover Inclusive 6.00
Replacement charge (lost, stolen) - per chair cover Inclusive 75.00
Note: Council will arrange for the cleaning in all circumstances. Hirers do not have the option to arrange cleaning.
TV, Projector and Screen, PA System (Venue specific, Not for use outside facility)
Screen & Projector Bond Exempt 120.00
Screen & Projector Hire Inclusive 118.00
Portable PA System Bond Exempt 120.00
PA System Inclusive 60.00
Miscellaneous Charges
Facility Setup/Pack up by Council Employees (estimated at $80 per person per hour) subject to staff availability Inclusive Actual cost + 10% + GST
Vase Hire (per vase) Inclusive 5.40
Replacement Vase (per vase) Inclusive 32.30
For all other hiring not specifically covered by the above schedule, a rate plus GST will be determined by Council
Blackall Memorial Hall 
Bond Exempt 200.00
Hire Fee - Full day Inclusive 178.00
Youth Centre - Full Day Inclusive 60.00
Neighbourhood Centre - Hire of accessible meeting room.
Hire Fees - Full Day Inclusive 65.00
Grassland Gallery    
Hire of Workshop (excluding Tambo Arts Council) per full day Inclusive 97.00
Tambo MPC Building Hire
Hire of Room per day Inclusive 70.00

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Sport, Recreation Facilities

Description GST Price including GST
Note: Hirer is responsible for returning all facilities in the condition they were accepted, if not actual costs + 10% + GST will apply. An exemption applies to Australian Defence Forces using Council facilities for camping - no bond or fee applicable.
Blackall Showgrounds
Circuses/Travelling Shows (excluding Blackall Show)
Bond Exempt 500.00
Per night for use of the oval + the ruling rate for floodlighting + GST Inclusive 333.00
Per night for sites outside the oval + the ruling rate for floodlighting + GST Inclusive 291.00
Note: Council reserves the right to refuse use of the oval where it believes this would be detrimental to the oval.
Conduct of Local Sporting Events/Groups
Per night for use of the oval + the ruling rate for floodlighting + GST Inclusive 43.00
Per night for sites outside the oval + the ruling rate for floodlighting + GST Inclusive 27.00
Camping
Overnight camping - coaches per night Inclusive 80.00
Other camping - special circumstances per night Inclusive 41.00
Camping by all caravan park overflows Inclusive 41.00
Special Events 
Fees and charges will be determined by Council Resolution
Showground Lighting
For all banks per hour (6 banks) Inclusive 54.00
Per bank per hour Inclusive 9.00
Horses Stall/Facilities
Per stall per night Inclusive 5.40
Persons camping with horses, showers/facilities - per night Inclusive 32.00
Pavilions
Hire of pavilions - per day - per pavilion Inclusive 70.00
Blackall Multipurpose Sport and Recreation Facility (Bar/Centeen)
Bond Exempt 200.00
Hire Fee per day Inclusive 140.00
Blackall Indoor Cricket Facility
Bond Exempt 500.00
Hire Fee per day Inclusive 60.00
Blackall Campdraft & Rodeo Complex
Bond Exempt 500.00
Per day for yard use (including lights) - non Blackall Campdraft Assn./Blackall Rodeo Assn. Inclusive 291.00
Per day for yard use (including lights) - Blackall Campdraft Assn./Blackall Rodeo Assn. Inclusive 130.00
 
Blackall Tennis Clubhouse
Bond Exempt 500.00
Hire Fee per day Inclusive 54.00
 
Blackall Racecourse - Not applicable for Barcoo Amateur Race Club
Bond Exempt 500.00
Hire of facilities per day (not including kitchen) Inclusive 248.00
Hire of facilities per day (including kitchen) Inclusive 307.00
Tambo Racecourse  
 Bond  Exempt 500.00
 Hire of facilities per day (including kitchen)  Inclusive 307.00
Tambo Western Sports Ground
Horse Stalls, per stall per night Inclusive 5.40
Persons camping with horses, showers/facilities - per night Inclusive 32.00
Tambo Campdraft Bar & Canteen
Hire of facilities per day Inclusive
Complex (Mayne Pavilion and Yards incl Bar & Canteen)
Bond Exempt 500.00
Per day for yard use (including lights) - non Tambo committees and users Inclusive 291.00
Per day for yard use (including lights) - Tambo committees and users Inclusive 130.00
Tambo Football Ground Lighting
For all banks per hour (4 banks) Inclusive 27.00
Per bank per hour Inclusive 8.60
Tambo Sports Complex - Subject to approval by Tambo Sports Club
Bond Exempt 500.00
Hire fees per day Inclusive 226.00

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation.

 

 

 

Tables, Chairs, Marquees, Bars and Portable Stages

Description GST Price including GST
Hirer is responsible for collecting and returning all equipment in the condition it was accepted, if not actual costs + 10% + GST will apply
Table and Chair Hire (Commercial)
Bond Exempt 200.00
Hire of full trailer - per day Blackall Inclusive 473.00
Hire of full trailer - per day Tambo Inclusive  236.00
QantasLink Marquee
Bond Exempt 200.00
Hire of QantasLink Marquee - per day - community groups Inclusive 108.00
Hire of QantasLink Marquee - per day - private functions Inclusive 280.00
Large Marquee
Bond Exempt 500.00
Hire of Marquee - per day Inclusive 280.00
Portable Bar
Bond Exempt 100.00
Hire fee Inclusive 60.00
Portable Fencing Panels
Bond Exempt 500.00
Hire fee - pickup only - (excludes delivery) Inclusive $21.40 per panel per day
Portable Stage - based in Blackall
Bond Exempt 1,000.00
Hire to local community groups Inclusive 0.00
4 to 9 pieces hire fee (non locals) Inclusive 808.00
10 to 15 pieces hire fee (non locals) Inclusive 969.00
16 to 18 pieces hire fee (non locals) Inclusive 1,076.00
Delivery and collection by Council employees Inclusive Actual cost + 10% + GST
Setup/Pack up by Council employees Inclusive Actual cost + 10% + GST

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Bus, Equipment Hire, Tambo Weighbridge

Description GST Price including GST
Council Bus (Commercial)
Bond (per bus) Exempt 400.00
Bus, dry hire, per km - Blackall Inclusive 2.09
Bus, dry hire, per km - Tambo Inclusive  1.78
Note:
(1) Kilometres used is based on speedo reading taken when bus is taken out and when returned.
(2) Bus will be fuelled by Council before each trip.
(3) Council will be responsible for costs of normal maintenance, tyre etc if incurred during hire.
(4) Bus to be returned fully fuelled by hirer (Hirer's responsible for fuel used during trip). If returned unfuelled actual costs will apply
(5) Hirer is responsible to pay for any damage to the bus that occurs during the period of hire (including whatever Council insurer will not cover, and/or any excess). The hirer and an appropriate Council officer must conduct an inspection prior to the hirer taking the bus, and immediately upon the return of the bus. Failure to conduct an inspection will be deemed acceptance by the hirer that the bus was undamaged at the commencement of the hire period.
(6) Hirer is responsible for picking up and returning the bus in a clean condition. If returned unclean actual costs + 10% + GST will apply
Community BBQ Trailer
Bond Exempt 400.00
Hire Fee per day Inclusive 139.00
Mobile Coldroom
Bond Exempt 200.00
Hire Fee per day Inclusive 199.00
Plant Hire - Hirer is responsible for picking up and returning in a clean condition. If returned unclean actual costs + 10% + GST will apply. Additional charge applies for out of town hire based on cents per km.
Tambo Weighbridge (Gross Weigh and Tare Weigh count as 2 weighs)
Per weigh/per trailer (7am - 4.30pm weekdays) Inclusive 108.00
Per weigh/per trailer after hours weekdays; public holidays) Inclusive 213.00

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Materials, Works, Bins

Description GST Price including GST
Grid Signs if supplied by Council Inclusive Actual cost + 10% + GST
Store Items Inclusive Actual cost + 10% + GST
Engineering and Works
Gravel/Loam - per cubic metre - Refer to private providers first Inclusive Actual cost + 10% + GST
Private Works Inclusive Actual cost + 10% + GST
Construction/ Realignment and/or maintenance of fire breaks Inclusive Actual cost + 10% + GST
Woodchip - per m3 collected at depot Inclusive 86.00
Woodchip - per m3 delivered to site (in town area) Inclusive 130.00
Wheelie Bins - 240L (Available for purchase from local suppliers)
Charge out rate, if applicable. Bins not available for sale to public.  Inclusive 178.00

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Business Licencing, Certificates, Use of Public Roads/Footpaths

Description GST Price including GST
Food Premises
Licence application fee Exempt 145.00
Annual Licence renewal fee Exempt 145.00
Application for amendment of a license/alteration to premises Exempt 60.00
Temporary licence Exempt 60.00
Temporary food stall licence (per site at event) - Commercial Exempt 20.00
Temporary food stall licence (per site at event) - Charity/non-profit Exempt Free
Copy or Replacement of Licence Exempt 15.00
Application for accreditation of a Food Safety Program (incl first inspection) Exempt 260.00
Application for the amendment of a Food Safety Program Exempt 160.00
Second inspection due to non-compliance Exempt 90.00
Mobile Food Vendor (on Council land, refer to Policy)
Annual licence fee Exempt 110.00
Temporary licence fee Exempt 20.00
Health Certificates
Issue of Health Certificate / Application Fees - New Premises Exempt 250.00
Health Search Request Exempt 180.00
Renewal of Licence Exempt 180.00
Commercial Use of Roads/Footpath
Roadside Vendor - Annual Exempt 210.00
Roadside Vendor - Temporary daily fee Exempt 15.00
Stalls/Markets - nonprofit, charity Exempt Free
Renewal of Permit Exempt 65.00
Rental Accommodation (Regulatory)
Application for permit (Boarding house etc) Exempt 65.00
Permit Renewal Fee Exempt 25.50
Temporary Homes (Regulatory)
Application for Permit Exempt 200.00
Occupation Fee (condition of permit) per week Exempt 20.00

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Blackall Gym

Description GST Price including GST
Willful Damage Inclusive Actual Cost+10%+GST

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

Parks, Reserves

Description GST Price including GST
Parks and Reserves - Camping
Riverbank Camping
Campervans and motorhomes - per night (permit fee subject to conditions) Inclusive 10.00
Circus and other entertainments - per night Inclusive 80.00
Operation of Caravan Parks Permit Fees
Permit Fee (Application) Exempt 248.00
Operation of Camping Grounds Permit Fees
Application for permit Exempt 248.00
Renewal of Permit Exempt 123.00
Transfer of Permit Exempt 123.00
Parks and Reserves - General
Application to use a park or reserve for a commercial purpose Inclusive 80.00
Parks and Reserves Holding of a Public Place Activity
Overnight camping in designated area per day Inclusive 80.00

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

Town Reserves, Commons

Description GST Price including GST
Agistment - payable one (1) month in advance
Leasing of reserve 31 or part thereof Inclusive Negotiated on applic.
Town Common Agistment
Horses per head per week Inclusive 8.93
Cattle per head per week Inclusive 4.45
NLIS Tags Inclusive Actual cost+10%+GST
Agistment for Blackall and Tambo Town Commons:
1. Fees are to be calculated on the basis of a week/year or part thereof and are payable one (1) month in advance.
2. Fees are not payable for horses or cattle under the age of 6 months, the progeny of horses or cattle depasturing as above.
Tambo Pound Yards
Tambo pound yards per head per day Inclusive 0.46
Minimum charge for use of Tambo Pound Yards - non-locals Inclusive 38.00
Minimum charge for use of Tambo Pound Yards - Tambo locals Inclusive 10.80

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Blackall Paddock Leases

Description GST Price including GST
Racecourse Paddock 1 - per week Inclusive 43.60
Racecourse Paddock 2 - per week Inclusive 43.60
Racecourse Paddock 3 - per week Inclusive 43.60
Racecourse Paddock 4 - per week Inclusive 43.60

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Council Housing

Description GST Price including GST
Private Rentals - Rent Per Week
Rent on 3 bedroom Council Houses Input Taxed 280.00
Rent on 2 bedroom Council Houses Input Taxed 230.00
Rent on Pensioner Cottage - Bauhinia Lane, Blackall Input Taxed 90.00
Rent on 1 bedroom unit - Coolibah Village, Tambo Input Taxed 155.00
Rent on 2 bedroom unit - Coolibah Village, Tambo Input Taxed 175.00

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation.

Engineering Services

Description GST Price including GST
Gates and Grids
Application for Permit Inclusive 183.00
Note: additional legal fees involved will be payable by the applicant.
Roads (regulatory)
Application for permit to make alterations and improvements Exempt Decided on Application
Application for regulated purposes
Works on road permit fee Exempt 172.00
Erection/demolition of a building/structure abutting a road incl. scaffolding Exempt 118.00

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Water, Sewerage

Description GST Price Including GST
Sewerage
Residential connection fee Exempt 904.00
Disconnection fee Exempt 253.00
Non-Residential connection fee Exempt (minimum $904) Actual cost + 10%
House Drain Blockages
Labour, Plant & Equipment - Private Works Inclusive Private Works (Actual cost + 10% + GST)
Private Plumbing
Private Plumbing Inclusive Private Works (Actual cost + 10% + GST)
Septic/CED Tanks
Pumping out of Tambo CED tanks - per pump out Inclusive Actual cost+10%+GST
Clean out septic tanks with vacuum excavation unit (Blackall Township) Inclusive

(minimum $248)
Actual cost + 10% + GST
Rural works travel rate Inclusive $1.18 per km
Water
Residential connection fee to town grid Exempt 904.00
Disconnection fee Exempt 237.00
Fee to turn existing meter back on Inclusive 118.00
Non-Residential connection fee Exempt (minimum $904) Actual cost + connection to town grid + 10%
Rural connection fee Exempt (minimum $904) Actual cost + connection to town grid + 10%
Sale of Bulk Water
Shire residents (Blackall and Tambo) Exempt 0.00
Users outside the shire area (Blackall and Tambo) per tanker load (Council does not deliver) Inclusive

1.08 per kilolitre
(minimum $15)

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Building Fees

Description GST Price Including GST
Building Fees
Building Application Filing Fee (Applicable to all Building Applications) Exempt 100.00
All other Building Fees Inclusive Quote + 10% + GST
Travel expenses may apply for inspections outside of the township & for contractor travel expenses where applicable. 
Resitting of Buildings (Within and from outside Shire area) (Regulatory)
Bond to ensure Council's specified requirements are carried out. Exempt Minimum $10,000 or greater amount
Min $10,000 or such greater amount as determined by building surveyors being the estimated cost of the work required to meet Council's requirements.
Note: This deposit is in addition to any applicable application or inspection fees and is returnable upon written request provided all of Council's conditions have been met.
Transport of Buildings on Road within the Shire Area
Indemnity bond (not limiting permittee's liability for any greater amount of damage sustained) Exempt 2,000.00
Plumbing and Drainage Work (per inspection)
Plumbing Application Filing Fee Exempt 100.00
Inspection of plumbing and drainage per inspection (including preparation and/or scrutinising of drainage plans whether prepared by Council or others) Travel expenses may apply for inspections outside of the township & for contractor travel expenses where applicable Inclusive 355.00

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Planning

Description GST Price Including GST
50% concession on application fees for community organisations/not-for-profit (min fee $655)
Operational Work
Operational work other than filling and excavation Exempt
Excavation and Filling Exempt 301.00 per 100m3 or part thereof material (min-$1,100, max-$10,000)
Material Change of Use
Development application requiring code assessment Exempt
Development application requiring impact assessment Exempt 592.00 per 100m2 of total use of area (min-$1,750)
Note: Total use area means the sum of all parts of the lot used for that particular use, including any ancillary use, but does not include areas used for : (1) car parking, (2) landscaping, and (3) vehicle manoeuvring.
Reconfiguring a Lot
Subdivide one allotment into two and/or access easement Exempt 1,725.00
Subdivide one allotment into more than two- additional charge for each lot after two Exempt 312.00
Boundary Realignment (no new lots created) Exempt 2,282.00
Survey plan endorsement Exempt 613.00
Endorsing a document (e.g. Community Management Statement, Easement) Exempt 242.00
Development Application for a Preliminary Approval
Development application for a preliminary approval Exempt 75% of the relevant application lodgement fee
Development application for a preliminary approval - variation request Exempt 125% of the relevant application lodgement fee
Major Development Projects
A major development project, as determined by Council Exempt Price on Application
Other Application and Assessment Fees
Development Application - Building Works assessable against Planning Scheme Exempt 742.00
Request to apply superseded Planning Scheme Exempt 742.00
Change application (minor change to a development approval) Exempt 742.00
Change application (other change to a development approval) Exempt Current Relevant Application Fee
Extension application (to extend currency period of development approval) Exempt 742.00
Cancellation application (request to cancel development approval) Exempt 742.00
Written request for ‘generally in accordance’ determination or other written advice as determined by Council Exempt 742.00
Exemption Certificate Exempt 742.00
Public notification on behalf of applicant (plus expenses: printing, copying, signs, advertising, mailing, mileage) Inclusive 742.00 + expenses
Planning and Development Certificates
Issue of limited town planning certificate Exempt 248.00
Issue of standard town planning certificate Exempt 484.00
Issue of full town planning certificate Exempt 1,777.00
Refund of Fees for Withdrawn Applications
(Note: no refund once decision has been made by Council)
Application Stage 90% of the relevant application fee
Information request or referral stage 50% of the relevant application fee
Public Notification Stage 30% of the relevant application fee
Decision Stage 10% of the relevant application fee

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Waste Disposal

Description GST Price Including GST
Waste Disposal
Disposal of Construction & Demolition Waste - mixed per m3 Inclusive 145.00
Disposal of Construction & Demolition Waste - separated - concrete per m3 Inclusive 42.50
Disposal of Construction & Demolition Waste - separated - bricks per m3 Inclusive 42.50
Disposal of Construction & Demolition Waste - separated - timber per m3 Inclusive 30.10
Disposal of Asbestos - Up to 4 cubic meters - minimum charge Inclusive 333.00
Disposal of Asbestos - Over 4 cubic meters Inclusive Per Quote

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Blackall Airport

Description GST Price Including GST
Landing Fees
Landing Fees per tonne (RFDS & Air Ambulance Exempt) Inclusive 10.00
Passenger embark/disembark fee - Adult Inclusive 21.30
Passenger embark/disembark fee - Child Inclusive 12.20
(Child is defined as a person whom the airline has permitted to travel on a Child fare or ticket)
Passenger and Checked Baggage Screening Charge - per passenger Inclusive 16.50
Aircraft Hanger - Permanent rental/lease of hangar Inclusive Negotiated on application + GST

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Blackall Saleyards

Description GST Price Including GST
Liveweight Sales
Large Stock per head Scale Fee (Cattle, Horses, Buffalo) Inclusive 1.84
(1.67 exc GST)
Large Stock per head Yard Fee (Cattle, Horses, Buffalo) Inclusive 1.89
(1.72 exc GST)
NLIS scanning fees (yard and sale fee) Inclusive 2.12
(1.93 exc GST)
Levy on gross sales (yard and sale fee) Inclusive 1/2% + GST
Passed in levy per head (Adult) Inclusive 15.95
Passed in levy per head (Calf) Inclusive 1.50
Sales/Auction
Large Stock per head (Cattle, Horses, Buffalo) Inclusive 1.95
Small Stock (Sheep and Goats) per head Inclusive 0.73
Levy on gross sales Inclusive 1/2% + GST
Stock Not Sold Through Saleyards
Payment of salaries for private weighs outside normal working hours is the responsibility of the person authorising the private weigh, and payment shall be made direct to the employees concerned. Under no circumstances will the payment of wages outside normal hours be accepted by the Council.
Private Weigh
Large Stock per head (Cattle, Horses, Buffalo) Inclusive 4.14
Yard dues if overnight (per head per day) Inclusive 0.78
Scanning fee per head Inclusive 0.89
Minimum charge Inclusive 92.30
Private Scanning
Large Stock per head (Cattle, Horses, Buffalo) Inclusive 1.85
Minimum charge Inclusive 92.30
Bull/Stud Sales (Includes commercial bulls or stud females)
Yard fee per beast sold (includes passed in levy) Inclusive 10.06
Levy on gross sales Inclusive 1/2% + GST
Other Saleyards Fees
NLIS Tags- Cattle with no tag and fitted with Saleyards NLIS Tag Inclusive 36.50
NLIS Tags- Bulls with no tag and fitted with Saleyards NLIS Tag Inclusive 112.00
NLIS Tags- Calves born in the yards (no commercial value) Inclusive 5.60
Electrolyte block -1kg & Electrolyte tablets-150 grams Inclusive Actual cost+10%+GST
Molasses
Minimum charge Inclusive 22.60
Molasses per litre Inclusive Actual cost+10%+GST
Avdata Charges - Saleyards Washdown Facility
Key for use of truck washdown facility Inclusive 42.00
Fee for use of truck washdown facility per minute Inclusive 0.90
Agistment/Spelling Charges
Provided that for stock sold through the Blackall Saleyards all charges for agistment and spelling shall be waived for a maximum of 3 days preceding the day of sale and for 3 days subsequent to the day of sale.
Yard Fees
Large Stock per head per day or part thereof Inclusive 0.78
Sheep per head per day or part thereof Inclusive 0.28
Organic spelling per head per day or part thereof Inclusive 1.15
Minimum charge Inclusive 92.30
Saleyards and Surrounds (Tailing out stock)
Large Stock per head per day or part thereof (includes calves over 3 months) Inclusive 1.17
Small Stock per head per day or part thereof (includes lambs over 3 months) Inclusive 0.39
Minimum charge Inclusive 92.30
Agents Permit Fee
Annual fee per agent for BLAA agents Inclusive 5,500.00
Fixed fee per agent per sale Inclusive 210.00
Agent Operating Fee (per head of cattle) Inclusive 1.67
Use of Saleyards for Cross Branding/Tipping etc.
Where stock is sold through Blackall Saleyards all charges for cross branding/tipping etc shall be waived provided that such cross branding/tipping etc is completed within 72 hours after sale of stock through Saleyards.
Cattle and Horses per head per day or part thereof Inclusive 0.78
Minimum charge Inclusive 92.30
Burial Charges
Burial of dead cattle and horses per head Inclusive 112.00
Burial of dead sheep, lambs and goats per head Inclusive 112.00
Minimum charge sheep, lambs and goats Inclusive 112.00

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Cemeteries

Description GST Price Including GST
Interment Fees (Regulatory)
Preparation of grave - working day Inclusive 1,200.00
Preparation of grave - weekends and public holidays Inclusive 1,800.00
Preparation of grave - surcharge for reserved plots (on application and assessment) Inclusive Actual cost + GST
Exhumation of human remains Inclusive Actual cost + GST
Disposal of human remains outside of the Council cemetery Inclusive Actual cost + GST
Other works/requests to be dealt with on a case by case basis and upon application Inclusive Actual cost + GST
Ancillary Charges (Regulatory)
Permit to erect headstone Inclusive 52.00
Plaques (Commercial)
Plaque and installation Inclusive Actual cost + 10% + GST
Plot Fees
Reservation of Plot (non-refundable) Exempt 40.00
Interment of Cremated Remains
Interment of ashes - working day Inclusive 167.00
Interment of ashes - weekends and public holidays (This fee does not include shade or chairs for graveside service.) Inclusive 258.00

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Libraries

Description GST Price Including GST
Lost Books etc Inclusive Value of book + any handling fee as advised by Public Library Division

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Community Health Programs, NDIS

Description GST Price Including GST
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Brokerage Agreement Inclusive As per NDIS price guide

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

Aquatic Centres

Description GST Price Including GST
Note: All charges are maximum fees that can be charged at the discretion of the Lessees of Blackall and Tambo Aquatic Centres
Daily Passes
Children (16 and under) Inclusive 1.00
Adults Inclusive 3.00
Pensioners Inclusive 2.50
Family (2 Adults / 3 Children under 16) Inclusive 7.00
Spectators (non-swimming) Inclusive 0.00
Spring & Summer Season Passes - 1st September to 31 May
Children (16 and under) Inclusive 60.00
Adults Inclusive 150.00
Pensioners Inclusive 100.00
Family (2 Adults / 3 Children under 16) Inclusive 270.00
Family - 4th and each additional child under 16 Inclusive 60.00
Winter Season Passes - 1st June to 31 August
Children (16 and under) Inclusive 50.00
Adults Inclusive 80.00
Pensioners Inclusive 60.00
Family (2 Adults / 3 Children under 16) Inclusive 140.00
Family - 4th and each additional child under 16 Inclusive 30.00
Monthly Passes
Children (16 and under) Inclusive 20.00
Adults Inclusive 60.00
Pensioners Inclusive 50.00
Family (2 Adults / 3 Children under 16) Inclusive 80.00
Family - 4th and each additional child under 16 Inclusive 20.00
Centre Hire
Full Venue 7am to 6pm Inclusive 300.00
Full Venue 6pm to 11pm Inclusive 200.00
Lane Hire per lane per hour (Max 8 adults- no entry fee applies) Inclusive 21.00

*Fees and charges as of 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027, subject to change in accordance with legislation. 

 

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