Proposed Local Laws
Published on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:09:45 PM
NOTICE OF PROPOSED LOCAL LAWS
SHIRE OF GNOWANGERUP LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROPERTY LOCAL LAW 2026
&
SHIRE OF GNOWANGERUP ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENT AND NUISANCE LOCAL LAW 2026.
The Shire of Gnowangerup resolved at the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 28 October 2026 to make local laws relating to the Shire of Gnowangerup Local Government Property Local Law 2026 and the Shire of Gnowangerup Animals, Environment and Nuisance Local Law 2026.
Local Government Property Local Law 2026
Purpose: To regulate the care, control and management of all property of the local government except thoroughfares.
Effects: To control the use of local government property. Some activities are permitted only under a permit or under a determination and some activities are restricted or prohibited. Offences are created for inappropriate behaviour in or on local government property.
Animals, Environment and Nuisance Local Law 2026
Purpose: To provide for the regulation, control and management of animals and the prevention of environmental damage and nuisances within the district.
Effects: To establish requirements and standards for the keeping and management of animals, promote responsible animal ownership, protect public health and safety, minimise nuisances, and provide the Shire with enforcement mechanisms to address animal-related, environmental and nuisance issues within the district.
The proposed local law may be inspected at or copies obtained from
- the Shire office at 28 Yougenup Road, Gnowangerup during normal office hours
- the Shire's website
Shire of Gnowangerup Local Laws
Submissions about the proposed local laws may be made to the CEO
by Friday 12:00pm (AWST), 8 January 2027.
David Nicholson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER