Local Laws Local Laws

Council's Local Laws and Subordinate Local Laws regulate various activities throughout the region.

ABOUT LOCAL LAWS

Under the Local Government Act 1993, local governments have two main roles:

  • a local law making role; and
  • an executive role, which includes:
    • a policy-making role
    • an administrative role
    • a local law enforcement role

A Local Law is a law about a matter within the jurisdiction of the local government. A Subordinate Local Law is a law made by a local government about a matter that a Local Law expressly provides. Council employs a team of Local Laws officers to enforce legislation, thereby protecting community needs and ensuring the good rule and government of the area.

Should you have a matter or query please contact Council.

An emergency 'call-out' service is available where a concern is of a serious nature and requires urgent attention outside normal office hours, for example livestock on the road or a dangerous dog attack.

For out of hours emergency call-outs please phone:
Animal Control: 0428 981 724 (for issues such as dog attacks (or menacing / threatening dogs) or an injured animal)