Draft Live-streaming and Publishing Recordings of Council Meetings Policy

Purpose of Policy

The Live Streaming and Publishing Recordings of Council Meetings Policy outlines the requirements associated with the live streaming and publishing recordings of Ordinary and Special Council Meetings via Council’s website and/or social media pages, including Facebook and YouTube. This policy will inform members of the public and Councillors on Council’s processes, the potential benefits and any mitigation action to manage potential risks.

Council is committed to improving accessibility and community participation in Council meetings. It is anticipated that the live streaming of meetings and/or making recordings available on Council’s website and/or social media pages will provide greater flexibility and convenient access for residents, as it will allow the public to watch the meeting in real time via the internet and/or watch the recording of the meeting without the need to attend in person or at a time that suits them.

This gives the community greater access to Council decisions and debate and eliminates geographic and time barriers which may prevent the public from attending meetings in person.

Amendments to Policy

The Policy has been reviewed in accordance with its review schedule. The policy has been updated to strengthen accessibility provisions, including the use of closed captions where available and a commitment to providing livestreams and recordings in accessible formats wherever reasonably practicable (s13).

Feedback from You

Before Council adopts the Policy, we'd like to hear from you! Please read the draft Policy (attached to this page) and complete the survey below and provide your feedback.

Please provide your feedback by 11:59pm on Friday 30 October 2026.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact Council on (03) 5391 4444, or email info@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.