Community Local Law
Councils use local laws to respond to issues and community needs within a municipality. These local laws complement their responsibilities and powers under both state and federal laws. Where appropriate, Councils may introduce local laws, or by-laws to exercise these powers.
Local Law No. 6 of 2012: Community Local Law
The Community Local Law controls activities requiring permits, which include
- Driving livestock through the municipal district
- Storage of more than one old or second hand vehicles and/or machinery, visable from a public place
- Keeping animals in excess of that permitted in clause 11 - Animal Limitations
- Erecting a temporary dwelling as per clause 12
- Camping on land in township exceeding 28 days
- Providing an area adjacent to licenced premises that alcohol can be assumed
Activities prohibited under the Community Local Law include:
- Consumption of alcohol on roads or in car parks within shopping precincts - Community Local Law 2012 Part 20
- Consumption and possession of alcohol on reserves from 11pm - 6am - Community Local Law 2012 Part 21
- Untidy and dangerous premises - Community Local Law 2012 Part 22
- Owner or occupier must ensure that pest animals or noxious weeds are not present or grown on his or her land - Community Local Law 2012 Part 23
- Unregistered vehicles on roads or council land - Community Local Law 2012 Part 24