Section 3.16 the Local Government Act 1995 mandates that all local governments must review their local laws within a 15-year period after their commencement to determine if they should remain unchanged, be repealed, or be amended.
The 15-year period is from either when the local law commenced or when the last review of the local law was completed.
As part of the Local Government reforms and implementation of the Local Government Amendment Act 2024, the Shire is now required to review all local laws, before 7 December 2026, unless a review occurred within the last eight years.
The following Laws are being reviewed and are open for public comment:
Local Law - Dogs (19/04/2016)
Local Law - Cemeteries (21/10/2010)
Local Law - Health (21/10/2010)
Local Law - Parking & Parking Facilities (21/10/2010)
Local Law - Property (21/10/2010)
Local Law - Meeting Procedures 2010 (21/10/2010)
Local Law - Bush Fire Brigades (21/10/2010)
Local Law - Fencing (21/10/2010)
We are inviting community members to submit feedback to help inform us to review our Local Laws.
This consultation will close on Friday 31st July 2026 at 4pm.
Provide your feedback here!
After this consultation period, Shire will either make a recommendation for the law to remain, be repealed or to be amended.
If you have questions or feedback about the Local Law Review please contact us directly on:
(08) 9671 2500
shire@wongan.wa.gov.au