Making Community Local Law 2024

On display until 07 August 2025, 11:59 PM

Notice is given, pursuant to section 74(4) of the Local Government Act 2020, that at its meeting held on 7 August 2024 Baw Baw Shire Council resolved to make the Community Local Law 2024 (Local Law) applying throughout the municipal district.  

The Local Law will take effect from 1 December 2024.

The objectives of this Local Law are to provide for: 

a. the peace, order and good government of the municipal district;  

b. a safe and healthy environment so that the community within the municipal district can enjoy a quality of life that meets its general expectations;  

c. fair access and use of Council and community assets and prescribe measures to protect those assets;  

d. the prevention and suppression of nuisances which may adversely affect the enjoyment of life within the municipal district or the health, safety, and welfare of persons within the municipal district;  

e. the prohibition, regulation, and control of activities which may be dangerous or unsafe or detrimental to a person's health, the amenity of the municipal district, or the environment; and  

f. prescribed requirements for the administration and enforcement of the Local Law.  

A copy of the Local Law may be obtained by calling (03) 5624 2411, or from Council Offices at:  

  • Drouin Civic Centre, 33 Young Street, Drouin (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm).  
  • West Gippsland Arts Centre, Corner of Smith and Albert Streets, Warragul (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm).
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