Local Laws

The local laws team is responsible for enforcing numerous Acts, including the General Local Law 2018 and its incorporated documents.

  • Dogs, Cats and Livestock
  • Fire Prevention 
  • Road Safety and Parking 
  • Footpath Trading
  • Itinerant Traders
  • Events on Council Managed Land
  • Parking and Road Safety Concerns

The Glenelg Shire is responsible for the implementation of several Acts and Laws, including Domestic Animals Act 1994,  County Fire Authority Act 1958, Road Safety Act 1986 and Road Safety Road Rules 2009 and the Impounding of Livestock Act 1994.   We are also responsible for enforcing the Glenelg Shire Council General Local Law 2018, including the regulation of Footpath Trading and Itinerant Traders policies. 

Animals

There are various local and national regulations relating to animal ownership, including registration of domestic animals and livestock.

Graffiti Removal

Grafitti Removal Kits are available from Customer Service Centres free of charge for community use to assist in the removal of Grafitti.

General Local Laws

The Glenelg Shire Council has adopted the General Local Law 2018 at its meeting on 12 December 2017, and commenced on 1 February 2018.

Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention is everyone's responsibility. The Glenelg Shires' Fire Danger Period Fire Restrictions were removed on 1 May 2022. However, if you live inside the town boundary, you will need to apply for a Permit to Burn to light a fire during this time.

Infringement Review

Infringements may be issued due to a breach of local laws. A review of an Infringement notice can be requested, under certain circumstances.

For further details or enquiries, please get in touch with the Local Laws Team Leader on (03) 5522 2208 or email locallaws@glenelg.vic.gov.au.

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