Published on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 12:10:06 PM
Local Government Property Local Law 2026
s.3.12(6) and (6A) of the Local Government Act 1995
(coming into operation on Monday 9 November 2026)
At a Council meeting held on 1 October 2026, Council resolved to make the Shire of Toodyay Local Government Property Local Law 2026 pursuant to section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995.
Purpose: is to regulate the care, control and management of local government property within the district, in order to promote its safe, orderly and respectful use and enjoyment by the community, protect local government property from damage, misuse and inappropriate activities, and provide for the efficient management and operation of local government property, including saleyards.
Effect: is that persons using local government property within the Shire of Toodyay must do so in accordance with the provisions of the local law, any determinations made under it, and any conditions imposed by the local government, so that the property is used consistently with the good governance of the district, the safety and amenity of the community, and other applicable written laws.
Justification: to modernise the regulatory framework, align with current legislation and Council policies, strengthen risk management, and improve clarity, enforceability and administrative efficiency in the management of local government property
The Local Government Property Local Law 2026 was published in a special edition of the Government Gazette on Monday 26 October 2026 (No. 135) on pages 2413 to 2436.
The local law is published on the Shire’s website here: https://www.toodyay.wa.gov.au/publicnotices/
It is also available for inspection at the Shire’s Administration Centre.
Copies may be obtained by contacting the Shire on (08) 9574 9300.
Alan Hart
Temporary Chief Executive Officer
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