Fencing Local Law 2026 - coming into operation on Monday 9 November 2026

Published on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:21:52 AM

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995

s.3.12(6) and (6A) of the Local Government Act 1995

Fencing Local Law 2026

At a Council meeting held on 1 October 2026, Council resolved to make the Shire of Toodyay Fencing Local Law 2026 pursuant to section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995.

Purpose: to prescribe the minimum standards for a sufficient fence and to regulate the construction, maintenance and materials of fences within the district so as to ensure safety, amenity and consistency with applicable legislation.

Effect: to establish—

• the requirements for the construction and maintenance of dividing fences and boundary fences;
• the circumstances in which approval is required for certain types of fencing;
• the standards for fencing materials, including electrified and razor wire fencing; and
• the obligations of owners and occupiers in relation to fences.

Justification: to modernise outdated provisions, align with current legislation and planning practices, improve clarity and enforceability, and provide clear contemporary standards for fencing within the district.

The Fencing Local Law 2026 was published in a special edition of the Government Gazette  on Monday 26 October 2026 (No. 135) on pages 2401 to 2412.

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