R Arts and Recreation Services
R Arts and Recreation Services
The Arts and Recreation Services Division includes units mainly engaged in the preservation and exhibition of objects and sites of historical, cultural or educational interest; the production of original artistic works and/or participation in live performances, events, or exhibits intended for public viewing; and the operation of facilities or the provision of services that enable patrons to participate in sporting or recreational activities, or to pursue amusement interests.
This division excludes units that are involved in the production and distribution of motion pictures, videos, television programs or television and video commercials. These units are included in the Information Media and Telecommunications Division.
This division contains the following ANZSIC subdivisions:
89 Heritage Activities
This subdivision contains the following ANZSIC groups:
891 Museum Operation
This group contains the following ANZSIC class:
8910 Museum Operation
This class consists of units mainly engaged in the preservation and exhibition of heritage objects and artefacts and/or visual arts and crafts with aesthetic, historical, cultural, and/or educational value. This class also includes units operating historical places, sites or houses.
Primary activities
- Art gallery operation (except retail)
- Art museum operation (except retail)
- Historic or heritage place, site or house operation
- Museum operation n.e.c.
- Natural history and science museum operation
- Social history museum
- Transport and maritime museum operation
- War memorial museum operation
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- providing library services are included in Class 6010 Libraries and Archives; and
- operating retail art galleries are included in Class 4279 Other Store-Based Retailing n.e.c.
892 Parks and Gardens Operations
This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:
8921 Zoological and Botanical Gardens Operation
This class consists of units mainly engaged in the active management, breeding, preservation, study and exhibition of live plants and animals in a controlled environment such as zoological or botanical gardens.
Primary activities
- Aquarium operation
- Arboretum operation
- Aviary operation
- Botanical garden operation
- Herbarium operation
- Reptile park operation
- Wildlife park or reserve operation (wildlife actively managed)
- Zoological park or garden operation
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in operating fauna reserves or parks where fauna is protected but remains in its natural environment are included in Class 8922 Nature Reserves and Conservation Parks Operation.
8922 Nature Reserves and Conservation Parks Operation
This class consists of units mainly engaged in the preservation of flora and fauna in their natural environment such as nature reserves and conservation parks.
Primary activities
- Bird reserve operation
- Conservation park operation
- Fauna reserve operation (fauna not actively managed)
- Flora reserve operation
- National or state/territory park or reserve operation
- Tourist caves operation
- Wildlife park or reserve operation (wildlife not actively managed)
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- operating zoological parks and gardens, botanical gardens and other related activities where flora and fauna is actively managed in a controlled environment are included in Class 8921 Zoological and Botanical Gardens Operation; and
- undertaking public administration activities in relation to national, state or territory parks and reserves are included in the appropriate classes of Division O Public Administration and Safety.
90 Creative and Performing Arts Activities
This subdivision contains the following ANZSIC group:
900 Creative and Performing Arts Activities
This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:
9001 Performing Arts Operation
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing or producing live theatrical or musical presentations or performances. These units are not usually involved in the creation of original artistic or cultural works.
Primary activities
- Choirs/ Choral groups
- Circus operation
- Dance and ballet company operation
- Music groups
- Musical comedy company operation
- Musical productions
- Opera company operation
- Orchestra operation
- Performing arts operation n.e.c.
- Small ensembles/ Quartets/ Chamber groups
- Theatre productions
- Theatre restaurant operation (mainly entertainment facility)
- Theatrical company operation
- Tribute shows
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- creating original artistic or cultural works are included in Class 9002 Creative Artists, Musicians, Writers and Performers;
- operating acting, drama, dance and ballet schools are included in Class 8212 Arts Education; and
- operating venues for the presentation and rehearsal of performing arts are included in Class 9003 Performing Arts Venue Operation.
9002 Creative Artists, Musicians, Writers and Performers
This class consists of units of independent (freelance) individuals or groups mainly engaged in the regular creation of original artistic or cultural works who may or may not also produce and perform their works. This class also includes units providing independent technical expertise necessary for these productions, and celebrities mainly engaged in endorsing products or making speeches or public appearances for which they receive a fee.
Primary activities
- Artists
- Cartooning
- Celebrities/ Media Presenters
- Choreography service
- Comedians
- Composing (including musical composition)
- Costume designing
- Creative arts service
- Dancers (not dance groups)
- Journalistic service
- Musicians (except music groups)
- Playwriting or screenwriting
- Producing or directing original artistic or cultural work
- Sculpting
- Set designing service
- Speaking service (including radio and television announcing)
- Theatre lighting design service
- Writing (including poetry and comedy)
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- operating casting agencies are included in Class 7211 Employment Placement and Recruitment Services;
- performing or playing music composed by others are included in Class 9001 Performing Arts Operation; and
- producing live theatrical or musical presentations or performances based on existing artistic and cultural works are included in Class 9001 Performing Arts Operation.
9003 Performing Arts Venue Operation
This class consists of units mainly engaged in operating venues for the presentation and rehearsal of performing arts.
Primary activities
- Concert hall operation
- Entertainment centre operation
- Music bowl operation
- Opera house operation
- Performing arts venue operation n.e.c.
- Playhouse operation
- Theatre operation (except motion picture theatre)
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- operating motion picture theatres are included in Class 5513 Motion Picture Exhibition;
- operating theatre restaurants mainly engaged in providing live theatrical productions with food and beverages are included in Class 9001 Performing Arts Operation; and
- providing arts or sports event promotional services (without facilities) are included in Class 7299 Other Administrative Services n.e.c.
91 Sports and Recreation Activities
This subdivision contains the following ANZSIC groups:
911 Sports and Physical Recreation Activities
This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:
9111 Health and Fitness Centres and Gymnasia Operation
This class consists of units mainly engaged in operating health clubs, fitness centres and gymnasia. Units in this class provide a range of fitness and exercise services.
Primary activities
- Fitness centre operation
- Gymnasia operation
- Health club operation
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in providing sports and recreation education, coaching or instructional services are included in Class 8211 Sports and Physical Recreation Instruction.
9112 Sports and Physical Recreation Clubs and Sports Professionals
This class consists of units mainly engaged in operating individual sports or physical recreation clubs or teams which provide sporting or physical recreation opportunities to participants, or entertainment for spectators. This class also includes sports professionals.
Primary activities
- Basketball club operation
- Cricket club operation
- Dart club operation
- Football club operation
- Golf club operation
- Gun club operation
- Hockey club operation
- Hunting club operation
- Life-saving club operation
- Martial arts club operation
- Netball club operation
- Orienteering club operation
- Racing car club operation
- Soccer club operation
- Sports professional
- Swimming club operation
- Tennis club operation
- Triathlon club operation
- Yacht club operation
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- operating indoor or outdoor sporting or physical recreation facilities are included in Class 9113 Sports and Physical Recreation Venues, Grounds and Facilities Operation;
- operating horse and dog racing tracks are included in Class 9121 Horse and Dog Racing Administration and Track Operation;
- providing sports and recreation education, coaching or instructional services are included in Class 8211 Sports and Physical Recreation Instruction;
- operating clubs which mainly provide hospitality services are included in Class 4530 Clubs (Hospitality); and
- endorsing products and/or making public speeches and appearances are included in Class 9002 Creative Artists, Musicians, Writers and Performers.
9113 Sports and Physical Recreation Venues, Grounds and Facilities Operation
This class consists of units mainly engaged in operating indoor or outdoor sports and physical recreation venues, grounds and facilities (except health and fitness centres and gymnasia).
Primary activities
- Athletics field or stadium operation
- Basketball court or stadium operation
- Billiard, snooker or pool hall operation
- Bowling alley, tenpin, operation
- Bowling green operation
- Boxing stadium operation
- Cricket ground operation
- Football field or stadium operation
- Golf course or practice range operation
- Ice or roller skating rink operation
- Motor racing track or speedway operation
- Netball court or stadium operation
- Sports ground, stadium or venue operation n.e.c.
- Squash court operation
- Swimming pool operation
- Tennis court operation
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- operating health and fitness centres and gymnasia are included in Class 9111 Health and Fitness Centres and Gymnasia Operation
- operating horse and dog race tracks are included in Class 9121 Horse and Dog Racing Administration and Track Operation;
- operating individual sports or physical recreation clubs or teams which provide opportunities to participants or entertainment for spectators are included in Class 9112 Sports and Physical Recreation Club and Sports Professionals; and
- providing arts or sports event promotional services (without facilities) are included in Class 7299 Other Administrative Services n.e.c.
9114 Sports and Physical Recreation Administrative Service
This class consists of units mainly engaged in the administration and/or control of sports or physical recreation organisations. These units are responsible for the policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct of an individual sporting or physical recreation discipline.
Primary activities
- National sporting association or league
- Regional/district sporting association or league
- Sports administration service
- State/territory sporting association or league
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- operating indoor or outdoor sports and physical recreation venues, grounds and facilities are included in Class 9113 Sports and Physical Recreation Venues, Grounds and Facilities Operation; and
- operating sporting or physical recreation clubs are included in Class 9112 Sports and Physical Recreation Clubs and Sports Professionals.
912 Horse and Dog Racing Activities
This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:
9121 Horse and Dog Racing Administration and Track Operation
This class consists of units mainly engaged in administering horse and dog racing activities, or operating venues for horse and dog racing.
Primary activities
- Dog racecourse or track operation
- Horse racecourse or track operation
- Racing authority or board
9129 Other Horse and Dog Racing Activities
This class consists of units mainly engaged in the operation of horse racing stables or dog racing kennels. This class also includes horse and dog racing training services.
Primary activities
- Race dog training operation
- Racehorse training operation
- Racing kennels operation
- Racing stables operation
913 Amusement and Other Recreation Activities
This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:
9131 Amusement Parks and Centres Operation
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing amusement and recreation services in the form of amusement parks, arcades or centres. This class includes units operating from fixed or permanent sites and also includes selected mobile amusement operators.
Primary activities
- Amusement arcade or centre operation
- Amusement machine or ride operation (including concession operators)
- Amusement park operation
- Go-kart venue operation
- Indoor climbing operation
- Merry-go-round operation
- Mini-golf centre operation
- Theme park operation
- Water park operation
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- operating golf course or practice range facilities are included in Class 9113 Sports and Physical Recreation Venues, Grounds and Facilities Operation; and
- operating theme parks with a heritage or historical theme and which consist of heritage objects and artefacts (including buildings) are included in Class 8910 Museum Operation.
9139 Amusement and Other Recreational Activities n.e.c.
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing amusement and other recreational services not elsewhere classified. Included in this class are units that provide outdoor recreational services such as bungy jumping and white water rafting.
Primary activities
- Amusement activity n.e.c.
- Bungy jumping operation
- Bush walking operation
- Cave diving operation
- Outdoor adventure operation n.e.c.
- Recreational activity n.e.c.
- Whitewater rafting operation
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in using transport equipment to provide scenic and sightseeing services such as charter boat fishing operations and scenic railway operations, and which impose an impact on part of the transportation system, are included in Class 5010 Scenic and Sightseeing Transport.
92 Gambling Activities
This subdivision contains the following ANZSIC group:
920 Gambling Activities
This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:
9201 Casino Operation
This class consists of units mainly engaged in operating facilities with a range of gambling services such as table wagering games and poker/gaming machines.
Primary activities
- Casino operation
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- operating hospitality clubs are included in Class 4530 Clubs (Hospitality); and
- providing betting on sporting events and totalisator services only are included in Class 9209 Other Gambling Activities.
9202 Lottery Operation
This class consists of units mainly engaged in operating lotteries or selling lottery products. Also included are units operating lotto-style games and football pools.
Primary activities
- Art union operation
- Football pool operation
- Keno operation
- Lottery agency operation
- Lottery operation
9209 Other Gambling Activities
This class consists of units mainly engaged in operating other gambling services such as totalisator or betting services. Also included in this class are units offering gambling services through the internet.
Primary activities
- Betting shop operation
- Bookmaker operation
- Gambling activity n.e.c.
- Internet gambling operation
- TAB operation
Exclusions/References
Units mainly engaged in
- selling alcoholic beverages both for consumption on and off the premises (which could include food and gambling services and/or live entertainment) are included in Class 4520 Pubs, Taverns and Bars; and
- operating hospitality clubs (which could include gambling, sporting or other social or entertainment facilities) are included in Class 4530 Clubs (Hospitality).