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Local Laws

Council's Local Laws aim to protect the community and local environment from health and safety concerns and make living in the Southern Grampians Shire Council pleasant for all residents.

This section will help you understand your rights and responsibilities and promote understanding and cooperation.

Our Local Laws may be different from the local laws in other municipalities.

Council's Local Laws and procedures manual are available below.

Community Local Law No 1 of 2022
Meeting Procedures

Council is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of several Acts and Laws.

Enforceable Acts include:

Country Fire Authority Act 1958 - Fire Prevention
Domestic Animals Act 1994 - Dogs and Cats
Environment Protection Act 1970
Graffiti Prevention Act 2007
Impounding of Livestock Act 1994 - Stock at large and property fencing
Local Government Act 1989
Road Management Act 1986
Road Safety Act 1986 and Road Safety Road Rules 2009 – Parking
Summary Offences Act 1966
Community Local Law No. 1 of 2022

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