Local laws provide local government with the power to manage a broad range of issues within their district.

Local laws are made to meet local circumstances and needs, and assist local governments in promoting good governance for the people in their districts. 

What are Local Laws?

Local Laws are the subsidiary legislation made by Local Governments under delegated power granted by the:

  • Local Government Act 1995
  • Health Act 1911
  • and various other Acts.

Why have Local Laws?

Local Laws are developed and enforced to manage a broad range of issues within the City of Mandurah boundaries. Local Laws are created to meet local circumstances and needs and assist in promoting good governance for all people in the community.

Accountability for Local Laws

For more information on this aspect please contact Governance Services on 9550 3777.

Further information

The City of Mandurah gives local public notice of its intention to make a determination. A notice states if the City of Mandurah intends to make a determination and what the purpose and effect of the determination will be.

Members of the public are invited to make submissions in writing about a proposed determination within 21 days after the date of publication. Any submissions received will be given consideration and the City will decide whether to amend the proposed determination or not continue with the proposed determination.

Any questions regarding a proposed determination please contact Governance Services on 9550 3777.

Proposed Determination Notice

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If you are interested in future made or amended Local Laws and would like to be kept up to date or make a submission relating to currently advertised Local Laws, please visit the Have your say Mandurah website and register to receive notifications.

Current proposed local laws are:

Proposed Animals, Environment and Nuisance Amendment Local Law 2024
Proposed Waste Management Local Law 2024

Comment:

Submissions on a proposed local law may be sent to the:

Chief Executive Officer
City of Mandurah
PO Box 210
MANDURAH   WA   6210

OR

Email:

council@mandurah.wa.gov.au

The proposed local laws are available for viewing at the City's Libraries, Mandurah, Falcon & Lakelands and at the main Administration Office.

Submission Closing Date: 14 June 2024 

What happens next?

Any submission received will be recorded and considered in a report to Council along with any amendments to the proposed local law.  

Documents:

Proposed Animals, Environment and Nuisance Amendment Local Law 2024
Consolidated Version - Displaying amendments to the City's current local law 
Proposed Waste Management Local Law 2024

Current local laws

Animals Environment and Nuisance Local Law 2010 (PDF - 627.4KB)
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Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2010 (PDF - 313.2KB)
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Cat Local Law 2019 (PDF - 3.3MB)
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Cemeteries Local Law 2010 (PDF - 365.8KB)
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Dog Local Law 2010 (PDF - 487.0KB)
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Fencing Local Law 2015 (PDF - 284.9KB)
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Health Local Law 1996 (PDF - 676.6KB)
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Jetties Waterways and Marina Local Law 2010 (PDF - 368.2KB)
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Local Government Property and Public Places Local Law 2016 (PDF - 804.9KB)
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Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2015 (PDF - 410.8KB)
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Standing Orders Local Law 2016 (PDF - 376.4KB)
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Waste Local law 2024 (PDF - 128.5KB)
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Consolidated local laws

Blasting quarrying excavations consolidated local law (PDF - 127.1KB)
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Buildings consolidated local law (PDF - 41.6KB)
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Enforcement of local laws consolidated local law (PDF - 125.4KB)
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General interpretation of local laws consolidated local law (PDF - 93.3KB)
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Objections appeals misc consolidated local law (PDF - 51.6KB)
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Revocation citation and application of local laws consolidated local law (PDF - 103.9KB)
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