City of Busselton Bush Fire Brigade Local Law 2023
3537 ISSN 2204-4264 (online) PERTH, TUESDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2023 No. 143 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY GEOFF O. LAWN, GOVERNMENT PRINTER © STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA CONTENTS Page Agriculture and Food ......................................................................................................................... 3539 Fire and Emergency Services ............................................................................................................ 3539 Justice ................................................................................................................................................ 3539 Local Government .............................................................................................................................. 3540 Parliament ......................................................................................................................................... 3553 Planning ............................................................................................................................................. 3553 Public Notices..................................................................................................................................... 3555
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31 October 2023 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3539 AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AG401 BIOSECURITY AND AGRICULTURE MANAGEMENT ACT 2007 BIOSECURITY AND AGRICULTURE MANAGEMENT (PERMITTED ORGANISMS) DECLARATION (NO. 04) 2023 Made under Section 11 of the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 by a Director of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development as delegate of the Minister.
- Citation This declaration is the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Permitted Organisms) Declaration (No. 04) 2023.
- Permitted Organisms
- The organisms listed below are declared under section 11(1) of the Act to be a permitted organism for the whole of the State.
- All previous declarations under the Act relating to the organisms listed below are revoked. • Salvia bullulata Benth. • Ceratopteris richardii Brongn. • Selaginella moellendorffii Hieron. • Eremophila waitii Chinnock Dated 10 October 2023. PETER ADAMS, A/Director, Invasive Species, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FE401 BUSH FIRES ACT 1954 TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARATION Correspondence No. D18023 Pursuant to powers delegated under the Bush Fires Act 1954, the Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, declared under Section 22A of the Bush Fires Act 1954, a total fire ban for 25 October 2023 for the local government districts of— Armadale, Gosnells, Kalamunda, Murray, Serpentine-Jarrahdale. Dated 24 October 2023. JON BROOMHALL, Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, as a sub-delegate of the Minister under section 16 of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1998. JUSTICE JU401 JUSTICES OF THE PEACE ACT 2004 RESIGNATIONS It is hereby notified for public information that the Minister has accepted the resignation of— Marguerite Grace Hiatt of North Perth Terence Edwin McMahon of Wynyard Hazel Veronica Lee of Erskine Phillip Harvey O'Meehan of Applecross Scott Gregory Phillips of Mount Lawley Robert Keith Smith of Wattle Grove Ruth Ellen White of City Beach
3540 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 31 October 2023 Victor Harold Browning of Ocean Reef Grant Ashley Lowe formerly of Halls Creek William McLean Dinnie of Buntine William Frederick Bykerk of Binningup James Adair of Mullaloo Lynette Anne Lutley of Lower King Robert Dunbar of Usher Jack Holmes of West Perth Jean Olive Beard of Ravenswood Graeme Kleemann of Cranbrook Anthony Paul Stanton of Wundowie Graham Peter Bowler of Karrinyup from the Office of Justice of the Peace for the State of Western Australia. JOANNE STAMPALIA, Deputy Director General, Court and Tribunal Services. LOCAL GOVERNMENT LG401 BUSH FIRES ACT 1954 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 City of Busselton BUSH FIRE BRIGADES LOCAL LAW Under the powers conferred by the Bush Fires Act 1954 and under all other powers enabling it, the Council of the City of Busselton resolved on 18 October 2023 to make the following local law. PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1.1 Citation This local law may be cited as the City of Busselton Bush Fire Brigades Local Law. 1.2 Definitions (1) In this local law unless the context otherwise requires— Act means the Bush Fires Act 1954; brigade area is defined in clause 2.2(1)(b); brigade member means any member referred to in clause 4.1; brigade officer means a person holding a position on the committee of the bush fire brigade, whether or not he or she was appointed by the local government or elected at an annual general meeting of a bush fire brigade or otherwise appointed to the position; Bush Fire Advisory Committee means the persons appointed to a bushfire advisory committee in accordance with section 67 of the Act; bush fire brigade is defined in section 7 of the Act; Bush Fire Operating Procedures means the Bush Fire Operating Procedures adopted by the local government as amended from time to time; CEO means the chief executive officer of the City of Busselton; Council means the Council of the local government; Department means the Department of Fire and Emergency Services of Western Australia; district means the district of the local government; fire fighting member means a registered operational member of a brigade and is defined in clause 4.2; local government means the City of Busselton; normal brigade activities is defined in section 35A of the Act; Regulations means Regulations made under the Act; Rules means the Rules Governing the Operation of Bush Fire Brigades set out in the First Schedule; and Schedule means a schedule to this local law. (2) In this local law, unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to— (a) a Bush Fire Control Officer; (b) a Captain;
31 October 2023 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3541 (c) a First Lieutenant; (d) a Second Lieutenant; (e) any additional Lieutenants; (f) an Equipment Officer; (g) a Brigade Training Officer; (h) a Secretary. (i) a Treasurer; or (j) a Secretary / Treasurer combined, means a person holding that position in a bush fire brigade. 1.3 Repeal The By-laws of the Busselton Shire Council relating to the establishment, maintenance and equipment of Bush Fire Brigades for the Shire or any part of the Shire of Busselton, published in the Government Gazette on 31 October 1968, are repealed. 1.4 Application This local law applies throughout the district. 1.5 Commencement This local law comes into operation on the 14th day after the date of its publication on the Government Gazette. PART 2—ESTABLISHMENT OF BUSH FIRE BRIGADES Division 1—Establishment of a bush fire brigade 2.1 Establishment of a bush fire brigade (1) The local government may establish a bush fire brigade for the purpose of carrying out normal brigade activities. (2) A bush fire brigade is established on the date of the local government's decision under subclause (1). 2.2 Name and officers of bush fire brigade (1) On establishing a new bush fire brigade under clause 2.1(1) the local government is to— (a) give a name to the bush fire brigade; (b) specify the area in which the bush fire brigade is primarily responsible for carrying out the normal brigade activities (the "brigade area"); and (c) appoint— (i) a Captain; (ii) a First Lieutenant; (iii) a Second Lieutenant; (iv) additional Lieutenants if the local government considers it necessary; (v) a Brigade Training Officer; (vi) an Equipment Officer; (vii) a Secretary; (viii) a Treasurer; or (ix) a Secretary/Treasurer combined; and (x) any other position deemed necessary for the effective management of brigade activities. (2) When considering the appointment of persons to the positions in subclause (1)(c), the local government is to have regard to the qualifications and experience which may be required to fill each position. (3) A person appointed to a position in subclause (1)(c) is to be taken to be a brigade member. (4) The appointments referred to in subclause (1)(c) expire at the completion of the first annual general meeting of the bush fire brigade. (5) If a position referred to in subclause (1)(c) becomes vacant prior to the completion of the first annual general meeting, then the local government is to appoint a person to fill the vacancy in accordance with subclause (2). Division 2—Command at a fire 2.3 Ranks within the bush fire brigade (1) Where under the Act and Bush Fire Operating Procedures members of the bush fire brigade have command of a fire, unless a bush fire control officer is in attendance at the fire, the Captain has full control over other persons fighting the fire, and is to issue instructions as to the methods to be adopted by the firefighters. In the absence of the Captain, the first Lieutenant, and in the absence of the first, the second Lieutenant and so on, in the order of seniority determined, is to exercise all the powers and duties of the Captain.
3542 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 31 October 2023 (2) Where a bushfire control officer is in attendance at a fire which the members of the bush fire brigade have command of under the Act and the Bush Fire Operating Procedures, the most senior ranked bushfire control officer has full control over other persons fighting the fire and is to issue instructions as to the methods to be adopted by the fire fighters. Division 3—Application of Rules to a bush fire brigade 2.4 Rules (1) The Rules govern the operation of a bush fire brigade. (2) A bush fire brigade and each brigade member is to comply with the Rules as set out in the First Schedule. Division 4—Transitional 2.5 Existing Bush Fire Brigades (1) Where a local government has established a bush fire brigade prior to the commencement date, then on and from the commencement day— (a) the bush fire brigade is to be taken to be a bush fire brigade established under and in accordance with this local law; (b) the provisions of this local law apply to the bush fire brigade save for clause 2.2; and (c) any rules governing the operation of the bush fire brigade are to be taken to have been repealed and substituted with the Rules. (2) In this clause— "commencement day" means the day on which this local law comes into operation. Division 5—Dissolution of bush fire brigade 2.6 Dissolution of bush fire brigade In accordance with section 41(3) of the Act, the local government may cancel the registration of a bush fire brigade if it is of the opinion that the bush fire brigade is not complying with the Act, this local law, the Bush Fire Operating Procedures or the Rules, or is not achieving the objectives for which it was established. 2.7 New arrangement after dissolution If a local government cancels the registration of a bush fire brigade, alternative fire control arrangements are to be made in respect of the brigade area. PART 3—ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUSH FIRE BRIGADES Division 1—Local government responsibility 3.1 Local government responsible for structure The local government is to ensure that there is an appropriate structure through which the organisation of bush fire brigades is maintained. 3.2 Officers to be supplied with Act The local government is to supply each brigade officer with a copy of the Act, the Regulations, the Bush Fire Operating Procedures, this local law and any other written laws which may be relevant to the performance of the brigade officers' functions, and any amendments which are made thereto from time to time. Division 2—Chief Bush Fire Control Officer 3.3 Managerial role of Chief Bush Fire Control Officer Subject to any directions by the local government the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer has primary managerial responsibility for the organisation and maintenance of bush fire brigades. 3.4 Chief Bush Fire Control Officer may attend meetings The Chief Bush Fire Control Officer or her or his nominee (who is to be a bush fire control officer) may attend as a non-voting representative of the local government at any meeting of a bush fire brigade. 3.5 Duties of Chief Bush Fire Control Officer The duties of the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer include— (a) provide leadership to volunteer bush fire brigades; (b) monitor bush fire brigades' resourcing, equipment (including protective clothing) and training levels and report thereon with recommendations at least once a year to the local government; (c) liaise with the local government concerning fire prevention / suppression matters generally and directions to be issued by the local government to bush fire control officers (including those who issue permits to burn) bush fire brigades or brigade officers; (d) ensure that bush fire brigades are registered with the local government and that lists of brigade members are maintained. Division 3—Annual general meetings of bush fire brigades 3.6 Holding of annual general meeting A bush fire brigade is to hold its annual general meeting prior to 31 May each financial year.
31 October 2023 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3543 3.7 Nomination of bush fire control officers to Bush Fire Advisory Committee At the annual general meeting of a bush fire brigade, a minimum of one brigade member is to be nominated to the Bush Fire Advisory Committee to serve as the bush fire control officer for the brigade area until the next general meeting. 3.8 Nomination of bush fire control officer to the local government If the local government has not established a Bush Fire Advisory Committee, then at the annual general meeting of a bush fire brigade, the bush fire brigade is to nominate one brigade member to the local government to serve as the bush fire control officer for the brigade area until the next annual general meeting. 3.9 Minutes to be tabled before the Bush Fire Advisory Committee (1) The Secretary is to forward a copy of the minutes of the annual general meeting of a bush fire brigade to the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer along with a list of elected office bearers and their contact details within one month after the meeting. (2) The Chief Bush Fire Control Officer is to table the minutes of a bush fire brigade's annual general meeting at the next meeting of the— (a) Bush Fire Advisory Committee; or (b) Council, if there is no Bush Fire Advisory Committee, following their receipt under subclause (1). Division 4—Bush Fire Advisory Committee 3.10 Functions of Advisory Committee The Bush Fire Advisory Committee is to have the functions set out in section 67 of the Act and is to include such number of nominees of the bush fire brigades as is determined by the local government. 3.11 Advisory Committee to nominate bush fire control officers As soon as practicable after the annual general meeting of each bush fire brigade in the district, the Bush Fire Advisory Committee is to nominate to the local government from the persons nominated by each bush fire brigade a person or persons for the position of a bush fire control officer for the brigade area. 3.12 Local government to have regard to nominees When considering persons for the position of a bush fire control officer, the local government is to have regard to those persons nominated by the Bush Fire Advisory Committee, but is not bound to appoint the persons nominated. 3.13 Advisory Committee to consider bush fire brigade motions The Bush Fire Advisory Committee is to make recommendations to the local government on all motions received by the Bush Fire Advisory Committee from bush fire brigades. PART 4—TYPES OF BUSH FIRE BRIGADE MEMBERSHIP 4.1. Types of membership of bush fire brigade The membership of a bush fire brigade consists of the following— (a) fire fighting members; (b) trainee members; (c) associate members; (d) cadet members; and (e) honorary life members. 4.2 Fire fighting members Fire fighting members are those persons being at least 16 years of age who undertake all normal brigade activities, and have completed the required training qualifications as determined by the local government. 4.3 Trainee members Members joining a bush fire brigade shall be classified as trainee members until they have completed the required training qualifications as determined by the local government from time to time. 4.4 Associate members Associate members are those persons who are willing to supply free vehicular transport for fire fighting members or fire fighting equipment, or who are prepared to render other assistance required by the bush fire brigade. 4.5 Cadet members Cadet members are— (a) to be aged 11 to 15 years; (b) to be admitted to membership only with the consent of their parent or guardian; (c) admitted for the purpose of training and are not to attend or be in attendance at an uncontrolled fire or other emergency incident;
3544 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 31 October 2023 (d) to be supervised by a fire fighting member when undertaking normal brigade activities as defined by paragraphs (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of section 35A of the Act; (e) ineligible to vote at bush fire brigade meetings; (f) not to be assigned ranks under the Department's rank structure. 4.6 Honorary life member (1) The bush fire brigade may by a simple majority resolution appoint a person as an honorary life member in recognition of services by that person to the bush fire brigade. (2) No membership fees are to be payable by an honorary life member. 4.7 Notification of membership No later than 30 June in each year, the bush fire brigade is to report to the Chief Fire Control Officer the name, contact details and type of membership of each brigade member. PART 5—APPOINTMENT DISMISSAL AND MANAGEMENT OF MEMBERS 5.1 Rules to govern The appointment, dismissal and management of brigade members by the bush fire brigade are governed by the Rules. PART 6—EQUIPMENT OF BUSH FIRES BRIGADES 6.1 Policies of local government The local government may make policies under which it— (a) provides funding to bush fire brigades for the purchase of protective clothing, equipment and appliances and the provision of training; and (b) keeps bush fire brigades informed of opportunities for funding from other bodies. 6.2 Equipment in brigade area Not later than 31 May in each year, the bush fire brigade is to report to the local government the nature, quantity and quality of all protective clothing, equipment and appliances of the bush fire brigade which are generally available within the brigade area (or at a station of the bush fire brigade). 6.3 Funding from local government budget A request to the local government from the bush fire brigade for funding of protective clothing, equipment or appliance needs is to be received by the local government by 28 February in order to be considered in the next following local government budget, and is to be accompanied by the last audited financial statement and a current statement of assets and liabilities of the bush fire brigade. 6.4 Consideration in the local government budget The local government may approve or refuse an application for funding depending upon the assessment of budget priorities for the year in question. ———— FIRST SCHEDULE RULES GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF BUSH FIRE BRIGADES PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1.1 Interpretation (1) In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires, where a term is used in these Rules and is defined in the local law, the Act or the Regulations, then the term is to be taken to have the meaning assigned to it in the local law, the Act or the Regulations, as the case may be. (2) In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires— absolute majority means a majority of more than 50% of the number of— (a) brigade members of the bush fire brigade, whether in attendance at the meeting or not, if the majority is required at a meeting of the bush fire brigade; or (b) brigade officers of the bush fire brigade, whether in attendance at the meeting or not, if the majority is required at a meeting of the Committee. Committee means the Committee of the bush fire brigade; local law means the City of Busselton Bush Fire Brigades Local Law; and normal brigade activities is defined by section 35A of the Act (3) Subject to these Rules, where a decision is to be made by the bush fire brigade, then the decision may be made by a resolution passed by a simple majority of the brigade members who are present in person or by proxy at the meeting. (4) Subject to these Rules, where a decision is to be made by the Committee, then the decision may be made by a resolution passed by a simple majority of the brigade officers who are present in person or by proxy at the meeting.
31 October 2023 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3545 PART 2—OBJECTS AND MEMBERSHIP OF BUSH FIRE BRIGADE 2.1 Objects of bush fire brigade The objects of the bush fire brigade are to carry out— (a) the normal brigade activities; and (b) the functions of the bush fire brigade which are specified in the Act, the Regulations and the local law. 2.2 Committee to determine applications Applications for membership are to be determined by the Committee. 2.3 Conditions of membership In relation to any type of membership, as described in Part 4 of the local law, the bush fire brigade may establish policies pertaining to— (a) the qualifications required; (b) fees payable, if any; (c) a requirement to serve a probationary period; (d) procedures to be employed by the Committee prior to approval of an application for membership, and the Committee is to act within the parameters of any such policy in determining applications for membership. 2.4 Applications for membership An application for membership must— (a) be in the form determined by the CEO; (b) be signed by the applicant; (c) provide the information required in the form; and (d) be forwarded to the Secretary. 2.5 Decision on application for membership (1) The Committee may— (a) approve an application for membership unconditionally or subject to any conditions; or (b) refuse to approve an application for membership. (2) If the Committee refuses to approve an application for membership, it is to give written reasons for the refusal, as soon as practicable after the decision is made, to the applicant and the advice that the applicant has the right to object to the local government. 2.6 City to be notified of registrations If any application for membership is approved, the Secretary of the bush fire brigade is to supply registration details to the City within 14 days of a person being admitted to membership in the form required by the City from time to time. 2.7 Termination of membership (1) Membership of the bush fire brigade terminates if the member— (a) dies; (b) gives written notice of resignation to the Secretary; (c) is, in the opinion of the Committee, permanently incapacitated by mental or physical ill-health; (d) is dismissed by the Committee; or (e) ceases to be a member or is taken to have resigned under subclause (2) (2) A brigade member whose membership fees are more than one year in arrears is to be taken to have resigned from the bush fire brigade. 2.8 Suspension of membership (1) Membership of the bush fire brigade may be suspended at any time if, in the opinion of the Committee, circumstances warrant suspending the member. (2) The period of suspension shall be at the discretion of the Committee. (3) Upon the expiry of the period of suspension the Committee may— (a) extend the period of suspension; (b) terminate the membership; or (c) reinstate the membership. 2.9 Existing liabilities to continue The resignation, or dismissal of a member under clause 2.7 does not affect any liability of the brigade member arising prior to the date of resignation or dismissal. 2.10 Member has right of defence A brigade member is not to be dismissed under clause 2.7(1)(d) without being given the opportunity to meet with the Committee and answer any charges which might give grounds for dismissal.
3546 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 31 October 2023 2.11 Objection Rights A person whose— (a) application for membership is refused under clause 2.5(1)(b); (b) membership is terminated under clause 2.7(1)(c), clause 2.7(1)(d) or clause 2.8(3)(b); or (c) membership is suspended under clause 2.8(1) or clause 2.8(3)(a), has the right of objection to the local government which may dispose of the objection by— (a) dismissing the objection; (b) varying the decision objected to; or (c) revoking the decision objected to, with or without— (i) substituting for it another decision; or (ii) referring the matter, with or without directions, for another decision by the Committee. PART 3—FUNCTIONS OF BRIGADE OFFICERS 3.1 Chain of command during fire fighting activities Subject to the Act and the local law, the command procedures to apply during fire fighting activities are as detailed in the local government's Bush Fire Operating Procedures. 3.2 Duties Of Captain (1) Subject to subclauses (2) and (3) below, the Captain is to preside at all meetings. (2) The Captain may appoint another brigade officer to preside at a meeting. (3) In the absence of the Captain, the meeting may elect another person to preside at the meeting. 3.3 Secretary (1) The Secretary is to— (a) be in attendance at all meetings and keep a correct minute and account of the proceedings of the bush fire brigade in a form which shall be available for inspection by brigade members at any reasonable time; (b) answer all correspondence or direct it appropriately, and keep a record of the same; (c) prepare and send out all necessary notices of meetings; (d) receive membership fees, donations and other monies on behalf of the bush fire brigade, and remit them to the Treasurer upon receipt; (e) ensure an incident report form is submitted in the form required by the Department to the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer and the Department within 14 days after attendance by the bush fire brigade at an incident. (f) maintain a register of all current brigade members which includes each brigade member's contact details and type of membership. (g) provide no later than 30 June in each year, a report to the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer detailing the name, contact details and type of membership of each brigade member. (2) Where a bush fire brigade attends an incident on more than one day, the incident report form is to be completed and forwarded under subclause (1)(e) within 14 days after the last day of attendance. 3.4 Treasurer The Treasurer is to— (a) receive donations and deposits from the Secretary, and deposit all monies to the credit of the bush fire brigade's bank account; (b) pay accounts as authorized by the Committee; (c) keep a record of all monies received and payments made, maintain the accounts and prepare the balance sheet for each financial year; (d) be the custodian of all monies of the bush fire brigade; and (e) regularly inform the Secretary of the names of those brigade members who have paid their membership fees. (f) report on the financial position at meetings of the bush fire brigade or Committee. 3.5 Brigade Training Officer (1) The Brigade Training Officer is responsible for the management and co‐ordination of brigade training in conjunction with the local government, including the documentation of these activities. The position is not required to perform active operational duties and may be inclusive to an operational position held within the brigade. (2) Duties and Responsibilities of the Brigade Training Officer may include— (a) Ensure brigade members maintain necessary skill levels equivalent to the competency standards required by the local government and as recommended by DFES; (b) Ensure regular training sessions are conducted within the brigade to maintain currency of qualifications and skills; (c) Maintain accurate records of training undertaken by members and ensure that qualification and training updates are forwarded to the local government;
31 October 2023 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3547 (d) Provide mentoring for members who express an interest in training to encourage future facilitators; and (e) Provide, no later than 1 September of each year, a report to the local government of any identified training needs of the bush fire brigade 3.6 Equipment Officer The Equipment Officer is responsible for the custody and maintenance in good order and condition of all protective clothing, equipment and appliances provided by the local government to the bush fire brigade (or of the bush fire brigade). 3.7 Storage of equipment (1) The Equipment Officer may store all of the equipment of the bush fire brigade at a place approved by the Captain (the "station"). (2) If there is to be more than one station in the brigade area, the Equipment Officer is to appoint in respect of each station a person who is responsible for the custody and maintenance in good order and condition of all equipment and appliances at the station, subject to any direction of the Equipment Officer. 3.8 Equipment Officer to report The Equipment Officer is to provide, no later than 30 June of each year, a report to the local government and bush fire brigade captain describing the nature, quantity and quality of all protective clothing, equipment and appliances of the bush fire brigade which are generally available within the bush fire brigade area (or at a station of the bush fire brigade). PART 4—COMMITTEE 4.1 Management of bush fire brigade (1) Subject to the provisions of these Rules, the administration and management of the affairs of the bush fire brigade are vested in the Committee. (2) Without limiting the generality of subclause (1), the Committee is to have the following functions— (a) to recommend to the local government amendments to these Rules; (b) to draft the annual budget for the bush fire brigade and present it at the annual general meeting of the bush fire brigade; (c) to propose a motion for consideration at any meeting of the bush fire brigade; (d) to recommend to the local government equipment which needs to be supplied by the local government to the bush fire brigade; (e) to invest or place on deposit any of the funds of the bush fire brigade not immediately required to perform the normal brigade activities; (f) to delegate to a person, as from time to time thought fit, any functions (being less than the total functions of the Committee) on any conditions it thinks fit; (g) to do all things necessary or convenient in order to perform any of its functions and to secure the performance of the normal brigade activities by the bush fire brigade; and (h) deal with membership applications, grievances, disputes and disciplinary matters. 4.2 Constitution of Committee (1) The Committee of the bush fire brigade is to consist of the brigade officers being the Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Bush Fire Control Officer, Brigade Training Officer, Equipment Officer and the Lieutenants and any other brigade members as may be determined by the Committee from time to time. (2) The brigade officers are to— (a) be elected at the annual general meeting of the bush fire brigade; (b) hold office until the next annual general meeting; and (c) be eligible for re-election at the next annual general meeting. (3) Any brigade officer may be removed from office by an absolute majority decision of the brigade members present in person or by proxy at a special meeting called for such a purpose. (4) The Committee may appoint a brigade member to fill a vacancy in any office arising from a resolution under subclause (3) or which has arisen for any other reason. PART 5—MEETINGS OF BUSH FIRE BRIGADE 5.1 Ordinary meetings (1) Ordinary meetings may be called at any time by the Secretary by giving at least 7 days' notice to all brigade members and to the Chief Fire Control Officer, for the purpose of— (a) organising and checking equipment; (b) requisitioning new or replacement equipment; (c) organising field excursions, training sessions, hazard reduction programs, and the preparation of fire-breaks; (d) establishing new procedures in respect of any of the normal brigade activities; and (e) dealing with any general business.
3548 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 31 October 2023 (2) In a notice given under subclause (1), the Secretary is to specify the business which is to be conducted at the meeting. (3) Business may be conducted at an ordinary meeting of the bush fire brigade notwithstanding that it was not specified in a notice given under subclause (1) in relation to that meeting. 5.2 Special meetings (1) The Secretary is to call a special meeting when 5 or more brigade members request one in writing. (2) At least 2 days' notice of a special meeting is to be given by the Secretary, to all brigade members and to the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer. (3) In a notice given under subclause (2) the Secretary is to specify the business which is to be conducted at the meeting. (4) No business is to be conducted at a special meeting beyond that specified in a notice given under subclause (2) in relation to that meeting. 5.3 Annual general meeting (1) At least 7 days' notice of the annual general meeting is to be given by the Secretary to all brigade members and to the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer. (2) At the annual general meeting the bush fire brigade is to— (a) elect the brigade officers from among the brigade members; (b) consider the Captain's report on the year's activities; (c) adopt the annual financial statements; (d) appoint an Auditor for the ensuing financial year in accordance with clause 5.6; and (e) deal with any general business. (3) In a notice given under subclause (1), the Secretary is to specify the business which is to be conducted at the meeting. (4) Business may be conducted at an annual general meeting notwithstanding that it was not specified in a notice given under subclause (1) in relation to that meeting. 5.4 Quorum (1) The quorum for a meeting of the bush fire brigade is at least 50% of the number of offices (whether vacant or not) of member of the bush fire brigade. (2) No business is to be transacted at a meeting of the bush fire brigade unless a quorum of brigade members is present in person or by proxy. 5.5 Voting Each brigade member is to have one vote, however in the event of an equality of votes, the Captain (or person presiding) may exercise a casting vote. 5.6 Auditor (1) The brigade shall supply on request to the City the brigade's full financial records for the financial year. (2) The City may request the brigade's financial and accounting records for a review at any time. PART 6—MEETINGS OF COMMITTEE 6.1 Meetings of Committee (1) The Committee is to meet for the despatch of business, adjourn and otherwise regulate its meeting as it thinks fit. (2) The Captain or Secretary may convene a meeting of the Committee at any time. 6.2 Quorum No business is to be transacted at a meeting of the Committee unless a quorum of 3 brigade officers are present in person. 6.3 Voting Each brigade officer is to have one vote, however in the case of an equality of votes, the Captain (or person presiding) may exercise a casting vote. PART 7—GENERAL ADMINISTRATION MATTERS 7.1 Fees (1) The membership fees, if any, for each type of member for the ensuing 12 months are to be determined by the bush fire brigade at the annual general meeting. (2) Subject to subclause (3), a member is to pay the membership fees for her or his type of membership on or before 1 May. (3) The bush fire brigade may exempt a brigade member, or a class of membership, from the payment of membership fees, for such period and on such conditions as the bush fire brigade may determine. 7.2 Funds The funds of the bush fire brigade are to be used solely for the purpose of promoting the objects of the bush fire brigade.
31 October 2023 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3549 7.3 Financial year The financial year of the bush fire brigade is to commence on 1 July and is to end on 30 June of the following year. 7.4 Banking (1) The funds of the bush fire brigade are to be placed in a bank account and are to be drawn on (whether electronically or otherwise) only jointly by any 2 of the Captain, Secretary or Treasurer. (2) If the Secretary/Treasurer is a combined position, the Captain and Secretary/Treasurer are to be the two signatories referred to in subclause (1). 7.5 Disclosure of interests (1) A brigade member shall disclose to the bush fire brigade or Committee any financial interest (whether direct or indirect) he or she may have in any matter being considered by the bush fire brigade or Committee, as appropriate. (2) If a financial interest has been disclosed under subclause (1), then the bush fire brigade or Committee, as appropriate, is to decide, in the absence of the brigade member who disclosed that interest, whether or not the brigade member is to be permitted to vote on that matter. (3) Where the bush fire brigade or Committee, as appropriate, decides under subclause (2), that a brigade member is not to be permitted to vote on a matter, and the brigade member votes on the matter, then her or his vote is to be taken to have no effect and is not to be counted. 7.6 Disagreements (1) Any disagreement between brigade members may be referred to either the Captain or to the Committee. (2) Where a disagreement in subclause (1) is considered by the Captain or the Committee to be of importance to the interests of the bush fire brigade, then the Captain or the Committee, as the case may be, is to refer the disagreement to the annual general meeting, an ordinary meeting or a special meeting of the bush fire brigade. (3) The local government is the final authority on matters affecting the bush fire brigade, and may resolve any disagreement which is not resolved under subclause (1) or (2). PART 8—NOTICES AND PROXIES 8.1 Notices (1) Notices of meetings of the bush fire brigade are to be in writing and sent (by ordinary post or electronic communication) to the registered address of each brigade member. (2) Notices of meetings of the Committee may be given in writing in accordance with subclause (1) or by such other means as the Committee may decide (by an absolute majority) at a meeting of the Committee. (3) Any accidental omission to give notice of a meeting to, or non-receipt by a person entitled to receive such notice, is not to invalidate the meeting the subject of the notice or any resolutions passed at the meeting. (4) Where any notice other than a notice of meeting is to be given under these Rules, the notice is to be— (a) in writing; (b) unless otherwise specified, given to or by the Secretary; (c) given by— (i) personal delivery; (ii) electronic communication; (iii) post; or (iv) facsimile transmission; (d) taken to have been received, as the case may be— (i) at the time of personal delivery; (ii) on the following day following the receipt of the electronic communication; (iii) 2 business days after posting; or (iv) on the printing of the sender's transmission report. 8.2 Proxies (1) Where under these Rules a brigade member may vote by proxy, in order for the proxy to so vote, the brigade member or the proxy shall give a notice in the form of that appearing in this clause, to the Secretary or the person presiding at the meeting before the start of the meeting at which the proxy is to be used. (2) A proxy is to be valid for the meeting for which it is given and for any adjournments of that meeting. (3) A proxy shall be valid for the number of votes to which the brigade member is entitled. (4) If the donor of the proxy does not give any indication of the manner in which the proxy is to vote, the proxy shall be entitled to vote or not vote as he or she thinks fit. (5) A proxy shall be entitled to speak on behalf of the donor of the proxy.
3550 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 31 October 2023 (6) All forms appointing proxies deposited under subclause (1) are to be retained by the Secretary for not less than 28 days after the conclusion of the meeting to which they relate but if there is any objection to the validity of any vote at the meeting, they are to be retained until the determination of that objection. (7) The form appointing a proxy shall be in writing and signed by the brigade member appointing the proxy and shall be in or substantially in the form set out below— "PROXY [INSERT NAME] BUSH FIRE BRIGADE [ANNUAL] [EXTRAORDINARY] GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON [DATE] I, _________________________________________, Being a brigade member appoint _________________________ to be my proxy and vote on my behalf at the meeting of the bush fire brigade to be held on [insert date] and at any adjournment of it. The proxy shall vote as follows— MOTION FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
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- . . . . . . . . . . . . If there is no instruction to the proxy as to the way to vote, the proxy shall exercise her or his discretion as to how to vote or whether to vote at all. In respect of any vote taken at the meeting on a matter which does not appear on the agenda, the proxy shall exercise her or his discretion as to the way he or she casts the vote or whether it is cast at all. Date: ________________________ Signed: ______________________ NOTE: To be valid this proxy must be completed and returned to the Secretary of the bush fire brigade (or the presiding member) prior to the commencement of the meeting for which the proxy is valid. Dated this day of 20 . . . . . . ———— Dated this 18th of October 2023. The Common Seal of the City of Busselton was affixed by authority of a resolution of the Council in the presence of— GRANT DOUGLAS HENLEY, Mayor. ANTHONY GRAHAM NOTTLE, Chief Executive Officer. ——————————— LG402 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 City of Armadale BASIS OF RATES I, Tim Fraser, being delegated by the Minister of the Crown to whom the administration of the Local Government Act 1995 is committed by the Governor, and acting pursuant to section 6.28 (1) of that Act, hereby, and with effect from 19 October 2023, determined that the method of valuation to be used by the City of Armadale as the basis for a rate in respect of the land referred to in the Schedule is to be the gross rental value of the land; Schedule Designated Land UV to GRV All those portions of land being Lots 492 to 494 inclusive, Lots 1046 to 1048 inclusive, Lot 1068, Lots 1290 to 1292 inclusive, Lot 1297, Lot 1298, Lots 1335 to 1337 inclusive, Lot 1352, Lot 1353, Lots 1395 to 1404 inclusive, Lots 1418 to 1428 inclusive, Lots 1430 to 1432 inclusive, Lot 1574 and Lot 1575 as shown on Deposited Plan 63680. TIM FRASER, Executive Director Local Government, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
31 October 2023 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3551 LG403 BUSH FIRES ACT 1954 FIRE MANAGEMENT 2023/24 FIRE SEASON City of Wanneroo FIRE MANAGEMENT TEAM Authorised: Bush Fires Act 1954—Bush Fire Control Officers It is hereby advised that the following officers have been appointed for the City of Wanneroo— Chief Bush Fire Control Officer: Daniel Heptinstall Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officers: Stephen Foureur, Evan Lawrence Derek Young Operational Bush Fire Control Officers: Troy Cole, Sally Hawkins, Wendy Noone, Lance Duivenbode, Paul Humphries Prescribed Burning Fire Control Officer: Derek Young Fire Control Officers for Compliance and Enforcement: Craig de Jersey, Clayton Medders, Sean Pender, Chantelle Dickerson, Kenneth Ostle, Paul Hill, Callum Arnold, Eric Ayers, Matthew Douse, Mark Hastle, Steven Winters, Alex Morrison, Nathan Tenni, Roger Mansfield, Erin Bruce, David Meinen, David Murie, Jared Conti, Dale Evans, Robert Grygorcewicz, Andrew McLeod, Beto Madureira, David Garlett, David Bates Permit Issuing Only Fire Control Officers: Alma Turner, Lindy Nielsen, Joanne Godfrey, Stephanie Lunt, Nikki Gatfield, Sarah Straker, Debbie Allen, Danielle Hewett, Claudia Harrison, Jessica Choules, Jen Kennedy, Ellie Crook, Sandi Guyton, Eric McFarland DATES TO REMEMBER Firebreaks— • Firebreaks must be in place by 1 November and maintained until 30 April each year. Prohibited Burning Period— • ALL burning is prohibited from 1 December to 31 March • All burning is prohibited on days of High or above Fire Danger Ratings and if a Total Fire Ban or a Harvest, Hot Works and Vehicle Movement Ban is declared • Burning of garden waste is prohibited • Lighting fires for the purpose of camping or cooking is permitted and requires a 3m clearing of all bush and flammable material around the site, unless the Fire Danger Rating is High or above, or the local government provides approval in writing. Restricted Burning Periods— • The Restricted Burning periods are from 1 September to 30 November and from 1 April to 31 May each year (subject to change) • Burning permits are required during restricted burning periods • Garden refuse may be burnt WITHOUT A PERMIT during the restricted burning periods, ensuring the fire is lit between 6pm and 11pm and is completely extinguished before midnight, the material is no more than 1sqm, and only 1 heap is burnt at any one time. PERMITS ARE REQUIRED DURING RESTRICTED BURNING PERIODS The City's Fire Control Officers / Permit Issuing Officers are available to issue permits. Permits to burn may be obtained—
- Online at wanneroo.wa.gov.au/burnpermit
- In person from the City of Wanneroo Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo Mon-Fri 8.30am—5pm Enquiries: Any enquiries should be directed to the Community Emergency Services Manager/Chief Bush Fire Control Officer, Daniel Heptinstall on 0428 101 132 or the City's Community Safety and Emergency Management Service Unit on 9405 5000. NOELENE JENNINGS PSM, Acting Chief Executive Officer. ———————————
3552 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 31 October 2023 LG501 BUSH FIRES ACT 1954 City of Wanneroo IMPORTANT FIRE MITIGATION NOTICE FIRE MITIGATION MEASURES MUST BE IN PLACE BY 1 NOVEMBER AND MAINTAINED UNTIL 30 APRIL EACH YEAR This is a requirement under the Bush Fires Act 1954 Section 33. Failure to comply with this notice may incur penalties of up to $5,000 and the works required by this notice will be carried out at the expense of the owner/occupier. FIRE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND LESS THAN 4000sqm • Maintain grasses and inflammable materials with the exception of living trees on the entire property to a height of no more than 50 millimetres. The entire property is required to be maintained below 50 millimetres from 1 November each year until 30 April the following year. OR • A 3 metre wide trafficable firebreak as close as possible to all external boundaries of the property must be installed by 1 November each year and maintained until 30 April the following year.
- If it is not possible to install the firebreak adjacent to the external boundary of the property due to naturally occurring obstacles, it is acceptable to install the firebreak around the obstacle. If this requires the firebreak to be greater than 5 metres away from the external boundary, a firebreak variation is required.
- Ensure a minimum vertical clearance of 4 metres is maintained along the firebreaks to enable vehicles to drive along the firebreaks without access being obstructed. • Where a property is affected by an approved bushfire management plan, property owners must still comply with all requirements in this notice and with any additional requirements outlined within that plan. • Additional mitigation work may be required by a Fire Control Officer to maintain a 20 metre asset protection zone around buildings. FIRE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND GREATER THAN 4000sqm • A 3 metre wide trafficable firebreak as close as possible to all external boundaries of the property must be installed by 1 November each year and maintained until 30 April the following year.
- If it is not possible to install the firebreak adjacent to the external boundary of the property due to naturally occurring obstacles, it is acceptable to install the firebreak around the obstacle. If this requires the firebreak to be greater than 5 metres away from the external boundary, a firebreak variation is required.
- Ensure a minimum vertical clearance of 4 metres is maintained along the firebreaks to enable vehicles to drive along the firebreaks without access being obstructed. • Install and maintain a 20 metre bare earth area around all hay stacks and/or fuel storage. • Where a property is affected by an approved bushfire management plan, property owners must still comply with all requirements in this notice and with any additional requirements outlined within that plan. • Additional mitigation work may be required by a Fire Control Officer to maintain a 20 metre asset protection zone around buildings. ALL VACANT LAND GREATER THAN 4000sqm • A 3 metre wide trafficable firebreak as close as possible to all external boundaries of the property must be installed by 1 November each year and maintained until 30 April the following year. • Ensure a minimum vertical clearance of 4 metres is maintained along the firebreaks to ensure vehicles can drive along the firebreaks without being impeded by tree branches. • If the land is an area of 50,000sqm (5 hectares) or greater, the grass must be maintained on the land to a height no greater than 50 millimetres for a distance of 10 metres from any firebreak. For further information call the City of Wanneroo Community Safety and Emergency Management Team on 9405 5000 or visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/bushfireprevention . NOELENE JENNINGS PSM, Acting Chief Executive Officer.
31 October 2023 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3553 PARLIAMENT PA401 PARLIAMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Royal Assent to Bills It is hereby notified for public information that the Governor has Assented in the name and on behalf of His Majesty the King, on the date shown, to the undermentioned Acts passed by the Legislative Council and the Legislative Assembly during the First Session of the Forty First Parliament. Title of Act Date of Assent Act No. Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 24 October 2023 21 of 2023 Workers Compensation and Injury Management Amendment Act 2023 24 October 2023 22 of 2023 Aboriginal Heritage Legislation Amendment and Repeal Act 2023 24 October 2023 23 of 2023 Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel National Law Application) Act 2023 24 October 2023 24 of 2023 Dated 25 October 2023. Ms KIRSTEN ROBINSON, Clerk of the Parliaments. PLANNING PL401 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2005 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO INSTRUMENT OF DELEGATION DEL 2018/01 Powers of Officers (as amended) Delegation to officers of certain functions of the Western Australian Planning Commission as gazetted on 3 October 2018 (and as amended) (Government Gazette No.150). Preamble Under section 16 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 (the Act), the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) may, by resolution published in the Government Gazette, delegate any function to a member, committee or officer of the WAPC or to a public authority or to a member or officer of a public authority. In accordance with section 16 (4) of the Act, a reference in this instrument to a function or power of the WAPC includes and extends to, without limitation or restriction, any of the powers, privileges, authorities, discretions, duties and responsibilities vested in or conferred on the WAPC by the Act or any other written law as the case requires. Resolution under section 16 of the Act (delegation) On 25 October 2023, pursuant to section 16 of the Act, the WAPC resolved—
- TO AMEND the Instrument of Delegation 'Delegation to Officers of Certain Powers and functions of the Western Australian Planning Commission 2018/01' published in the Government Gazette on 3 October 2018 (as amended) to give effect to this delegation as set out in the attached Schedule. ————
3554 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 31 October 2023 Schedule 1
- Instrument of delegation amended The amendments within this Schedule are to the Schedules set out in the Instrument of Delegation 2018/01 to officers of certain powers and functions of the Western Australian Planning Commission published in the Government Gazette 3 October 2018, and as amended and consolidated in the Government Gazette on 16 December 2022.
- Amendment to Schedule 6—Powers under the Metropolitan Region Scheme (a) The text at the heading 'Schedule 6—Powers under the Metropolitan Region Scheme' is deleted and replaced with the following— Schedule 6—Powers under and regarding the Metropolitan Region Scheme (b) The following row is inserted into Schedule 6 after item 6.7: Minor—basic amendment to Metropolitan Region Scheme 6.8. Power to submit to the Minister for Planning a proposed minor basic amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme and a report and recommendation on the proposed amendment in accordance with s62(1A) of the Act. • Chairperson of the WAPC • Director General • Assistant Director General, Land use Planning • Executive Director, Land Use Planning • Planning Director, Schemes and Strategies Excludes the power to recommend the Minister refuses approval to what is sought. Provided the recommendation would be— • consistent with the objectives and intent of any policies (if any) of the WAPC and any applicable State Planning Policies; • the recommendation does not substantially modify the proposed amendment; and • the recommendation is not inconsistent with any submissions received.
- Amendment to Schedule 7—Powers under the Peel Region Scheme (a) The text at the heading 'Schedule 7—Powers under the Peel Region Scheme' is deleted and replaced with the following— Schedule 7—Powers under and regarding the Peel Region Scheme (b) The following row is inserted into Schedule 7 after item 7.9: Minor—basic amendment to Peel Region Scheme 7.10. Power to submit to the Minister for Planning a proposed minor basic amendment to the Peel Region Scheme and a report and recommendation on the proposed amendment in accordance with s62(1A) of the Act. • Chairperson of the WAPC • Director General • Assistant Director General, Land use Planning • Executive Director, Land Use Planning • Planning Director, Schemes and Strategies Excludes the power to recommend the Minister refuses approval to what is sought. Provided the recommendation would be— • consistent with the objectives and intent of any policies (if any) of the WAPC and any applicable State Planning Policies; • the recommendation does not substantially modify the proposed amendment; and • the recommendation is not inconsistent with any submissions received.
- Amendment to Schedule 8—Powers regarding the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme (a) The text at the heading 'Schedule 8—Powers under the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme' is deleted and replaced with the following— Schedule 8—Powers under and regarding the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme (b) The text at Item 8.13 in columns 1,2 and 3 is deleted.
31 October 2023 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3555 (c) The text at Item 8.12 in columns 1,2 and 3 is deleted and replaced with the following: Minor—basic amendment to Greater Bunbury Region Scheme 8.12 Power to submit to the Minister for Planning a proposed minor basic amendment to the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme and a report and recommendation on the proposed amendment in accordance with s62(1A) of the Act. • Chairperson of the WAPC • Director General • Assistant Director General, Land use Planning • Executive Director, Land Use Planning • Planning Director, Schemes and Strategies Excludes the power to recommend the Minister refuses approval to what is sought. Provided the recommendation would be— • consistent with the objectives and intent of any policies (if any) of the WAPC and any applicable State Planning Policies; • the recommendation does not substantially modify the proposed amendment; and • the recommendation is not inconsistent with any submissions received. ——————————— PL402 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2005 APPROVED LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT City of Kwinana Local Planning Scheme No. 2—Amendment No. 161 Ref: TPS/2569 It is hereby notified for public information, in accordance with section 87 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 that the Minister for Planning approved the City of Kwinana Local Planning Scheme amendment on 26 September 2023 for the purpose of—
- Rezoning parts of Lots 9000, 9002, 9006 and 11 Hoffman Road, Mandogalup from 'Rural A' zone to the 'Development' zone; and
- Amending the Scheme Map accordingly. C. ADAMS, Mayor. W. JACK, Chief Executive Officer. PUBLIC NOTICES ZZ401 TRUSTEES ACT 1962 DECEASED ESTATES Notice to Creditors and Claimants Laurentina Lima Lopes Marques of late of 150 Dundas Road, Inglewood, deceased. Creditors and other persons having claims (to which Section 63 of the Trustees Act 1962 (WA) relates) in respect of the estate of the deceased who died on 8 February 2022 are required by the administrator Jorge Luis Lopes Ferreira to send particulars of their claim to MGD Law of care of PO Box 274 Mount Hawthorn WA 6915 by the date that is one (1) month from the date of publication of this notice, after which date the administrator may convey or distribute the assets having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice. ———————————
3556 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 31 October 2023 ZZ402 TRUSTEES ACT 1962 DECEASED ESTATES Notice to Creditors and Claimants Christopher Joseph Conlan late of 59 Wellington Street, Mosman Park, deceased. Creditors and other persons having claims (to which Section 63 of the Trustees Act 1962 (WA) relates) in respect of the estate of the deceased who died on or before 23 October 2021 are required by the executors Sarah Ann-Marie Conlan Blackman and Grace Frances Conlan to send particulars of their claim to MGD Law of care of PO Box 274 Mount Hawthorn WA 6915 by the date that is one (1) month from the date of publication of this notice, after which date the executors may convey or distribute the assets having regard only to the claims of which they then have notice. ——————————— ZZ403 TRUSTEES ACT 1962 DECEASED ESTATES Notice to Creditors and Claimants Kathleen Mary Bolt late of Unit 17, 49 Lion Street, Centennial Park, Western Australia, deceased. Creditors and other persons having claims (to which Section 63 of the Trustees Act 1962 relates) in respect of the estate of the deceased, who died on 26 April 2023, are required by the trustee of the late Kathleen Mary Bolt of care of Philip Wyatt Lawyers, PO Box 1026, Albany, Western Australia 6331 to send particulars of their claims to them within one (1) month from the date of publication of this notice, after which date the trustee may convey or distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which it then has notice. Dated this 25th day of October 2023. PHILIP WYATT LAWYERS. ——————————— ZZ404 TRUSTEES ACT 1962 DECEASED ESTATES Notice to Creditors and Claimants Dawn Yvonne Ranger late of 72 Huntriss Road, Gwelup, Western Australia, deceased. Creditors and other persons having claims (to which Section 63 of the Trustees Act 1962 relates) in respect of the estate of the deceased, who died on 06/07/2023, are required by the personal representatives Christine Dawn McGrath and Linda Marie Ranger c/- Lynn & Brown Lawyers, PO Box 1114, Morley, WA 6943 to send particulars of their claims to them by the 01/12/2023, after which date the personal representatives may convey or distribute the assets of the estate, having regard only to the claims of which they then have notice. ——————————— ZZ405 TRUSTEES ACT 1962 DECEASED ESTATES Notice to Creditors and Claimants In the matter of the Estate of Geoffrey Walton late formerly of 25 Molloy Circuit, Atwell in the State of Western Australia, deceased. Creditors and other persons having claims (to which Section 63 of the Trustees Act 1962 relates) in respect to the estate of the deceased who died on 16 February 2023 are required by the Administrator Campbell Paul Walton to send particulars of their claims to PO Box 3819 Success WA 6964 within 1 month of publication of this notice after which date the administrator may convey or distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which they then have notice. ———————————
31 October 2023 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3557 ZZ406 TRUSTEES ACT 1962 DECEASED ESTATES Notice to Creditors and Claimants Margaret Spencer formerly of late of 104 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah, Western Australia, Home Duties, deceased. Creditors and other persons having claims (to which Section 63 of the Trustees Act 1962 relates) in respect of the estate of the deceased who died on 15 February 2023 are required by the personal representative to send particulars of their claims to the care of Amanda Liston Legal, PO Box 4234, Mandurah WA 6210 within 4 weeks from the date of this advertisement after which date the personal representative may convey or distribute the assets having regard to the claims of which he/she then has notice. AMANDA LISTON LEGAL as solicitors for the personal representative. ——————————— ZZ407 TRUSTEES ACT 1962 DECEASED ESTATES Notice to Creditors and Claimants Jade Stephen McPherson, late of 18 Persoonia Close, Gidgegannup, Western Australia, Sports Coach, deceased. Creditors and other persons having claims (to which Section 63 of the Trustees Act 1962, relates) in respect of the estate of the deceased who died on 15 December 2022 are required by the Administrator Debrah-Jane Elizabeth Cameron of care of Birman & Ride, Level 3, 16 Irwin Street, Perth WA 6000 to send particulars of their claims to her by the date being one month from the date of publication of this notice after which date the Administrator may convey or distribute the assets having regard only to the claims of which she then has notice. ——————————— ZZ408 TRUSTEES ACT 1962 DECEASED ESTATES Notice to Creditors and Claimants Kelvin George Washer late of 45 Upperthong Street, Bullsbrook, Western Australia, deceased. Creditors and other persons having claims (to which Section 63 of the Trustees Act 1962 relates) in respect of the estate of the deceased, who died on or before 26/12/2022, are required by the personal representative Robbie William Aaron Legget c/- Lynn & Brown Lawyers, PO Box 1114, Morley, WA 6943 to send particulars of their claims to him by the 01/12/2023, after which date the personal representative may convey or distribute the assets of the estate, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice. ——————————— ZZ409 TRUSTEES ACT 1962 DECEASED ESTATES Notice to Creditors and Claimants Jacqueline Brigden, late of 18 Knaphill Heights Mirrabooka Western Australia, deceased. Creditors and other persons having claims (to which Section 63 of the Trustees Act 1962 relates) in respect of the estate of the above-named deceased, who died on the 23rd day of March 2023, are required by the Administrator Yasmin Patricia Green to send the particulars of their claims to Yasmin Green of 51 Mataro Drive Dayton Western Australia 6056 within one (1) month of the date of publication of this notice after which date the Administrator may convey or distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which they then have notice. ———————————
3558 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 31 October 2023 ZZ410 TRUSTEES ACT 1962 DECEASED ESTATES Notice to Creditors and Claimants Pamela Copeland late of 20 Bright Road, Calista, Western Australia, deceased. Creditors and other persons having claims (to which Section 63 of the Trustees Act 1962 relates) in respect of the estate of the deceased, who died on 29/03/2023, are required by the personal representative Ann Helen John c/- Lynn & Brown Lawyers, PO Box 1114, Morley, WA 6943 to send particulars of their claims to her by the 01/12/2023, after which date the personal representative may convey or distribute the assets of the estate, having regard only to the claims of which she then has notice. ———————————