Noosa's $799 beach wedding permit, up from $159 in 2014, is pushing couples away and costing local businesses an estimated $30 million a year.
Why it mattersThe Noosa case shows how council permit fees that seem modest on paper can quietly drain millions from the wider local economy by nudging couples toward cheaper, equally scenic alternatives nearby.
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