Local Law Review
We’re reviewing our local laws to ensure they remain current, and we’re seeking your feedback.
Section 3.16 the Local Government Act 1995 requires that all local laws must be reviewed within a 15-year period after their commencement to determine if they should remain unchanged, be repealed, or amended. The 15-year period is taken to be 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 of Chapman Valley is now required to review all local laws within a two-year period, prior to 7 December 2026, unless a review occurred within the last 8 years.
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 21st May 2026, Council approved to review the Shire of Chapman Valley's local laws by a suitable timeframe. This timeframe takes into consideration changes to principle legislation and other matters which will influence any recommended changes to the local laws. The approved local law review schedule is below:
- Activities in Thoroughfares & Public Places Local Law
- Dog Local Law
- Standing Orders Local Law
Do you have any feedback on the operation of the current local law?
What changes, if any, would you like to see made to the Local law?
The outcomes of the review will be presented to Council in 2026/2027 with recommendations on any amendments to the Shire’s local laws, which may be required. This process will confirm the ‘purpose’ and ‘effect’ of each local law and include a ‘proposed draft’ local law, which will then be advertised for a statutory period of 42 days to allow for any public comments, and together with a copy of the ‘proposed draft’ local law this will be forwarded to the relevant Ministers.
The Shire of Chapman Valley invites public submissions.
Your feedback will be reviewed and presented to Council when considering if these local laws are amended, repealed or unchanged.
Submissions no later than 5.00pm, 6 November 2026