News & Media Enquiries

All journalists should direct their inquiries through Council's Communications and Engagement Department.

Council provides prompt responses to all media inquiries.

Filming during Council Meetings 

In accordance with Council's Code of Meeting Practice please refer to Clause 15 Item 15.21 - A person must not use a tape recorder, video camera, mobile phone or any other device to make a recording of the proceedings of a meeting of the council or a committee of the council without the prior authorisation of the Council or the committee.

For more information or to seek approval for filming during Council meetings please contact Council's Manager Communications and Engagement.

Interviews with Councillors & Staff

To arrange interviews with Council officials and staff please contact Council's Manager Communications and Engagement. 

Contact: Alannah Greenwood

Phone: 0400 299 495

Email: alannah.greenwood@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au

Filming, Photography & Branding

Media, in the first instance, must obtain permission from Council's Communications and Engagement Department to use Council's branding and enter Council facilities and obtain photographs or footage of Council facilities, sites and staff.

Contact: Alannah Greenwood

Phone: 0400 299 495

Email: alannah.greenwood@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au

As a general rule, media must also check-in with the facility or event manager and be accompanied on-site during their visit.