The rules in Australia
Safe Work Australia — Managing Risks at Events (General Guide 2021) ↗
National guidance under the model WHS Act covering crowd hazard identification, entry/exit flow management, emergency planning, and density monitoring at public and commercial events.
State & Territory Crowd Controller Licensing
Crowd control is regulated at state and territory level by police licensing commands and consumer affairs authorities. Personnel performing crowd control, bag searches, or patron monitoring must hold a valid jurisdiction-specific crowd controller licence and complete approved vocational competency units.
National Construction Code (NCC) — Building Code of Australia ↗
Governs emergency egress, exit widths, and occupant load calculations for Class 9b assembly buildings and entertainment venues.
State Major Event Legislation & Safety Frameworks
Statutory frameworks applied to designated large-scale sports and cultural events, mandating multi-agency coordination (police, ambulance, transport, council) and approved crowd management plans.
Festival & Crowd Safety
Crowd density, recognising dangerous surges, clear exit routes, lost-child procedure and working with security.
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