Amusement Devices

An amusement device is any mechanically powered unit that is used predominantly for rider entertainment. This is traditionally for example, fairground machinery which includes but is not limited to:

Merry-go-rounds
Ferris Wheels
Roller Coasters

Today, however there are a number of further devices that fall within the “amusement device” definition such as bumper boats, bumper cars, indoor go-karts and mini bikes.

Amusement devices must have a permit to operate issued by Council and also a current Certificate of Registration issued by WorkSafe.

Amusement devices are regulated under the Amusement Device Regulations 1978.

The regulations require that all devices have a valid Certificate of Registration and that whenever they are operated they have a local authority permit Regulation 11.

An application form can be downloaded from our website