Organisers will also be slugged with new planning fee in biggest price hike in more than a decade
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Victoria’s police force will charge more to patrol major events, such as AFL matches, the Australian Open, the Grand Prix and music festivals, under its biggest overhaul of fees in more than a decade.
Under the changes, which came into effect on 1 January, police can charge for planning major events and have increased the cost of using police animals, aircraft and drones, as well as services such as fingerprinting and background checks.
