District Council of Robe By-Laws
The Local Government Act 1999 and other Acts provide Council with the ability and authority to make by-laws for the good rule and government of the area, and for the convenience, comfort and safety of its community. By-Laws may have clauses that prohibit, regulate, control, restrict or require permits for certain activities.
By-Laws are legally enforceable within the Council area and penalties can apply for breaches or conduct that is contrary to the requirements of by-laws. All by-laws are reviewed every 7 years and the review and or development of by-laws requires public consultation that ensures consideration of public feedback.
The current by-laws will expire on 1 January 2024.
Pursuant to Section 252 of the Local Government Act Council must keep a register of all by-laws made or adopted by the council. For the purposes of Section 252 the below By-Laws are accompanied with a copy of the Certificate of Validity as required pursuant to Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1999.
Council passed a resolution at the 17 January 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting to grant an exemption to all vulnerable persons from compliance with clause 10.13.4 of the Local Government Land By-Law at all times whilst the by-law remains in force. |
Register of By-Laws
Pursuant to Section 252 of the Local Government Act Council must keep a register of all by-laws made or adopted by the council. For the purposes of Section 252, the by-laws listed above are deemed to be the Council's register of by-laws and are accompanied by a copy of the Certificate of Validity as required.
The below table is an extract of the Register of By-Laws.
| Name | No. | Date of Adoption | Date of Expiry | Associate Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permits and Penalties | 1 of 2023 | 12 July 2023 (Res. 15/2024) | 31 January 2031 | Local Government Act 1999 |
| Local Government Land | 2 of 2023 | 12 July 2023 (Res. 15/2024) | 31 January 2031 | Local Government Act 1999 Road Traffic (Road Rules - Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 Harbors and Navigation Regulations 2009 Liquor Licensing Act 1997 Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Act 1997 Road Traffic Act 1961 Marina Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005 Native Vegetation Act 1991 National Parks and Wildlife 1972 Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 Road Traffic Act 1961 Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 |
| Roads | 3 of 2023 | 12 July 2023 (Res. 15/2024) | 31 January 2031 | Local Government Act 1999 Local Government (General) Regulations 2013 Road Traffic Act 1961 Electoral Act 1985 Road Traffic (Road Rules - Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 |
| Moveable Signs | 4 of 2023 | 12 July 2023 (Res. 15/2024) | 31 January 2031 | Local Government Act 1999 Road Traffic Act 1961 |
| Dogs | 5 of 2023 | 12 July 2023 (Res. 15/2024) | 31 January 2031 | Local Government Act 1999 Harbors and Navigation Act 1993 Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 |
| Cats | 6 of 2023 | 12 July 2023 (Res. 15/2024) | 31 January 2031 | Local Government Act 1999 Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 |