Pinto, the event businesses usually pay the council etc for access to the land and as such are permitted to charge entry fees to events that cost time and money to organise.
In most instances the authorities will require the organisers to submit a security plan to obtain permission to operate the event.
Aussie and in particular West Aussie value their freedom. No less than any resident of another state or country. Most are not fanatical about it and understand the need for laws and security.
