Local Laws

The Local Government Act 1995 (the Act) enables Western Australian local governments to make local laws considered necessary for the good government of their districts. Laws can only be made when authorised by the Act or other written laws but cannot be inconsistent with any State or federal law. The types of laws made by local governments cover areas such as car parking, activities on thoroughfares, public places and council and committee meetings. Other accountability mechanisms impacting on local laws are:

  • The local community, which under the Act is required to be consulted on proposed local laws.
  • The Minister for Local Government, who is charged with administering the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), which monitors local law making.
  • The power of the Minister to request the Governor to make local laws that repeal or amend local laws or prevent certain local laws being made.
  • The courts, which can pronounce on the validity of local laws

For further information regarding the Local Law process visit the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries website here

Notice of Amendment to Local Laws

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held Thursday 25 July 2024 the Shire of Perenjori Council resolved to make amendments to three (3) local laws being:

  1. Local Government Property Local Law;
  2. Thoroughfares and Trading in Thoroughfares and Public Places Local Law;
  3. Dogs Local Law;

In accordance with s3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995, the purpose and effect of these local laws is to amend and update the Shire of Perenjori Local Government Property Local Law, Thoroughfares and Trading in Public Places Local Law and Dogs Local Law 2005 following their periodic review as required by section 3.16 of the Local Government Act 1995.

Copies of the Proposed amended local laws including the explanatory notes can be found below:

  1. Proposed Amended Local Government Property Local Law & Explanatory Notes
  2. Proposed Amended Thoroughfares and Trading in Thoroughfares and Public Places Local Law & Explanatory Notes
  3. Proposed Amended Dogs Local Law & Explanatory Notes

Copies may also be obtained at the Shire’s Administration Office located at 56 Fowler Street, Perenjori WA 6620 between the hours of 8.00 am and 4.00 pm Monday to Friday.

Submissions about a local law can be made until no later than 4.00 pm Friday, 27 September 2024:

  • By post addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Perenjori, 56 Fowler Street Perenjori WA 6620 or PO Box 22 Perenjori WA 6620 or
  • By email to governance@perenjori.wa.gov.au.

Paul Anderson

Chief Executive Officer

12 August 2024