Shared facility accommodation

Shared facility accommodation premises, such as backpacker hostels are assessed and regulated in accordance with Bundaberg Regional Council’s Subordinate Local Law No.1.11 (Operation of Shared Facility Accommodation) 2011.

Those that meet the definition of a shared facility accommodation premises are required to apply for and hold an approval with Council’s Environmental Health Services.

Application - Accommodation with shared facilities

Before purchasing an existing business, it is recommended that an application is made for a Health Search to be conducted by Council’s Environmental Health Services.

The search can take the form of a desktop audit or a physical audit, dependant on individual choice, and allows officers to advise of any non-compliant matters.

Application - Health Search

Application - Transfer of shared facility approval

Council must be notified of any proposed changes to the licensed premises. Minor changes, such as a change of contact details, can be emailed through to ceo@bundaberg.qld.gov.au with the licence number for the premises included in the subject field.

For any structural changes to the premises (i.e. refurbishments) additional information will need to be submitted with the below application.

Application - Amendment of a shared facility approval

Once a licence is issued by Council, it will remain in force until the 30th of June each year, unless surrendered or cancelled prior to this date.

In the months prior to the end of the financial year the operator of the premises will receive a renewal notice and accompanying invoice which must be completed and submitted to Council’s Environmental Health Services prior to 30 June for processing.