2 December 2016 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5455
DOG ACT 1976
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995
SHIRE OF GINGIN
DOGS AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW 2016
Under the powers conferred on it by the Dog Act 1976, the Local Government Act 1995 and all other
relevant powers enabling it, the Council of the Shire of Gingin resolved on 20 September 2016 to
make this local law.
Title
This local law may be cited as the Shire of Gingin Dogs Amendment Local Law 2016.
Commencement
This local law commences on the 14th day after the day on which it is published in the Government
Gazette.
Principal local law
In this local law, the Shire of Gingin Dogs Local Law 2004 published in the Government Gazette on
13 September 2004 is referred to as the principal local law. The principal local law is amended as
follows—
Enabling legislation amended
Above the title of the local law at the top of the page, insert “Local Government Act 1995” immediately
below “Dog Act 1976”.
Clause 1.3 amended
Clause 1.3 is amended as follows—
(a) In the definition for “authorized person”, delete “authorized” and substitute “authorised”
wherever it appears in the definition and throughout the local law;
(b) Insert new definitions in alphabetical order as follows—
“district” means the district of the local government;
“General Rural” means any area zoned as General Rural under the local government’s
Local Planning Scheme;
“local planning scheme” means a local planning scheme of the local government made
under the Planning and Development Act 2005;
“townsite” means the townsites of Gingin, Guilderton, Lancelin, Ledge Point and Seabird
which are—
(a) constituted under section 26(2) of the Land Administration Act 1997; or
(b) referred to in clause 37 of Schedule 9.3 of the Local Government Act 1995; and
(c) Delete the definition for “town planning scheme”.
Clause 3.2 amended
Clause 3.2 is amended as follows—
(a) In subclause (2)(a), after “townsite” insert “or any other area that is not zoned General Rural
under the local planning scheme”; and
(b) In subclause (2)(b) delete “situated outside a townsite” and substitute “zoned General Rural
under the local planning scheme”.
Clause 4.1 amended
Clause 4.1 is amended by deleting “Schedule 2” and substituting “Schedule 1”.
Clause 4.2 amended
Clause 4.2 is amended as follows—
(a) Delete “of that in Schedule 1” and substitute “as determined by the local government from
time to time”;
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(b) Insert a new subclause 4.2(a) as follows—
(a) a copy of a determination on application for planning approval granting approval for an
animal establishment (if required by the local government); and
(c) Renumber the existing subclauses accordingly.
9. Clause 4.4 amended
Clause 4.4 is amended as follows—
(a) delete “town” and substitute “local”;
(b) delete “4.2(b)” and substitute “4.2(c)”; and
(c) delete “4.5(a)” and substitute “4.5(b)”.
10. Clause 4.7 amended
Clause 4.7 is amended as follows—
(a) In subclause (a)—
(i) delete “town” and substitute “local”; and
(ii) delete “or”.
(b) In subclause (b) delete the full stop and substitute “; or”; and
(c) Insert a new subclause (c) as follows—
(c) it does not comply with the conditions required on the application form.
11. Clause 4.8 amended
Clause 4.8 is amended as follows—
(a) In subclause (1), delete “Schedule 2” and substitute “Schedule 1”; and
(b) In subclause (2), delete “Schedule 2” and substitute “Schedule 1”.
12. Part 5 deleted
Delete Part 5 in its entirety and renumber the remaining Parts accordingly.
13. Clause 7.2 amended
Clause 7.2 is amended as follows—
(a) In subclause (1) delete “Schedule 2” and substitute “Schedule 1”;
(b) In subclause (2) delete “Schedule 2” and substitute “Schedule 1”; and
(c) In subclause (3) delete “Schedule 2” and substitute “Schedule 1”.
14. Schedule 1 deleted
Delete Schedule 1 and renumber the remaining Schedules accordingly.
15. Schedule 3 amended
Schedule 3 is amended as follows—
(a) delete “(Clause 7.2)” and substitute “(Clause 6.2)”;
(b) delete in its entirety the offence against Clause 5.1(2); and
(c) delete the offence reference “6.1(2)” and substitute “5.1(2)”.
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Dated this 15th day of November 2016.
The Common Seal of the Shire of Gingin was affixed by authority of a resolution of the Council in the
presence of—
D. W. ROE, Shire President.
J. EDWARDS, Chief Executive Officer.
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2 December 2016 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5457
DIVIDING FENCES ACT 1961
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995
SHIRE OF GINGIN
FENCING LOCAL LAW 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1—PRELIMINARY
1.1 Citation
1.2 Commencement
1.3 Repeal
1.4 Application
1.5 Terms used in this local law
PART 2—SUFFICIENT FENCES
2.1 Sufficient fences
PART 3—FENCES REQUIRING A LICENCE
3.1 Fences requiring a licence
PART 4—PROHIBITED MATERIALS
4.1 Materials prohibited in fences
PART 5—LICENSING
5.1 Who may apply for licence
5.2 Application for licence
5.3 Information required for application
5.4 Further information relevant to application
5.5 Power of local government to grant licence
5.6 Considerations relevant to determination of application
5.7 Other conditions
5.8 Contravention of conditions
PART 6—OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
6.1 Offences
6.2 Infringement and infringement withdrawal notices
6.3 Modified Penalties
6.4 Prosecution for offences
SCHEDULE 1—SUFFICIENT FENCES
SCHEDULE 2—MODIFIED PENALTIES
2 December 2016 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5459
DIVIDING FENCES ACT 1961
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995
SHIRE OF GINGIN
FENCING LOCAL LAW 2016
Under the powers conferred by the Local Government Act 1995 and under all other powers enabling
it, the Council of the Shire of Gingin resolved on 20 September 2016 to make the following local law.
PART 1—PRELIMINARY
1.1 Citation
This local law may be cited as the Shire of Gingin Fencing Local Law 2016.
1.2 Commencement
This local law commences on the 14th day after the day on which it is published in the Government
Gazette.
1.3 Repeal
The Shire of Gingin By-laws Relating to Fencing published in the Government Gazette on
12 September 1975 are repealed.
1.4 Application
This local law applies throughout the entire district.
1.5 Terms used in this local law
In this local law, unless the contrary intention appears—
applicant means a person who makes an application for approval under this local law;
application means an application for approval under this local law;
application fee means the fee determined by the local government under section 6.16 of the
Local Government Act 1995 and payable upon lodgement of an application for a permit and
which relates to the lodgement, assessment and determination of the application;
Building Code means the latest edition of the Building Code of Australia published annually by,
or on behalf of, the Australian Building Codes Board;
Commercial Lot means a lot where a commercial use—
(a) is or may be permitted under the Local Planning Scheme; or
(b) is or will be the predominant use of the lot;
composite fence means a fence that is constructed using multiple dissimilar materials;
district means the district of the local government;
electrified fence means a fence carrying or designed to carry an electrical charge;
fence means any structure, including a retaining wall, used or functioning as a boundary and
including any gate;
front setback area means the area between the front boundary and the front setback line as
determined by the local planning scheme;
height in relation to a fence means any vertical distance between—
(a) the top of the fence at any point; and
(b) the ground level or, where the ground levels on each side of the fence are not the same,
the higher ground level, immediately below that point;
Industrial Lot means a lot where an industrial use—
(a) is or may be permitted under the local planning scheme; or
(b) is or will be the predominant use of the lot;
licence means a licence under this local law;
licensee means a person who holds a licence;
local government means the Shire of Gingin;
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local planning scheme means a local planning scheme of the local government made under the
Planning and Development Act 2005;
lot has the meaning given under the Planning and Development Act 2005;
Residential Lot means a lot where a residential use—
(a) is or may be permitted under the local planning scheme; or
(b) is or will be the predominant use of the lot;
retaining wall means any structure which prevents the movement of soil or retains soil or
structures in order to allow ground levels of different elevations to exist adjacent to one
another;
Rural Lot means a lot where a rural use—
(a) is or may be permitted under the planning scheme; or
(b) is or will be the predominant use of the lot;
Rural Living Lot means a lot where a Rural Living use—
(a) is or may be permitted under the planning scheme; or
(b) is or will be the predominant use of the lot;
Schedule means a Schedule under this local law; and
sufficient fence means a fence as described in clause 2.1.
PART 2—SUFFICIENT FENCES
2.1 Sufficient fences
For the purpose of the definition of “sufficient fence” in the Dividing Fences Act 1961, for that part of
the district described in Column 1 of Schedule 1, a fence described in Column 2 of Schedule 1
immediately opposite the description of that part, is a sufficient fence.
PART 3—FENCES REQUIRING A LICENCE
3.1 Fences requiring a licence
(1) A person must not, without a licence, erect—
(a) a brick, masonry, stone, concrete, composite or similar fence;
(b) a fence that does not meet the requirements of a fence as listed in Schedule 1;
(c) a fence within the front setback area that is above 1200mm in height;
(d) a fence greater than 1800mm in height; or
(e) any fence not listed in Schedule 1.
(2) A person who contravenes this clause commits an offence.
PART 4—PROHIBITED MATERIALS
4.1 Materials prohibited in fences
(1) A person must not erect a fence which is comprised, in whole or in part of—
(a) broken glass with jagged or spiked projections;
(b) razor wire; or
(c) on a residential lot, barbed wire without approval of the local government.
(2) A person who contravenes this clause commits an offence.
PART 5—LICENSING
5.1 Who may apply for licence
An application for a licence may only be made to the local government by an individual.
5.2 Application for licence
An application must be—
(a) in writing in a form approved by the local government from time to time;
(b) accompanied by any document or information that is required under this local law; and
(c) accompanied by the application fee.
5.3 Information required for application
The following documents and information are required to accompany an application—
(a) two copies of specifications describing the materials to be used in the construction of the new
fence and where not indicated on the drawings, the sizes thereof together with all other
information not shown on the drawings, which is necessary to show that the fence will, if
constructed in accordance with the specifications, comply with the provisions of the Building
Code;
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(b) a block and drainage plan (to a scale of not less than 1:500) showing—
(i) street names, lot number and title reference to the site with the north point clearly
marked;
(ii) the size and shape of the site;
(iii) the dimensioned position of the proposed new fence and of any existing buildings on the
site; and
(iv) the relative levels of the site with respect to the street or way adjoining; and
(c) any other information the local government considers necessary in the circumstances of the
case.
5.4 Further information relevant to application
(1) The local government may ask an applicant for any additional document or information that the
local government considers is or could be relevant to making a decision on the application.
(2) If the local government makes a request under subclause (1) the local government does not have to
consider the application, or consider it further, until the request is complied with.
(3) Any costs incurred in complying with the request under subclause (1) are to be paid by the
applicant unless the local government determines otherwise.
5.5 Power of local government to grant licence
Where an application is made to the local government, the local government may determine the
application by—
(a) granting a licence to the applicant to erect a fence referred to in clause 3.1; or
(b) rejecting the application.
5.6 Considerations relevant to determination of application
In determining an application, the local government is to have regard to—
(a) the suitability of the fence in the context of surrounding fences and in particular the amenity
of the locality in general;
(b) the comments of adjoining owners for fences greater than 1800mm in height; and
(c) compliance with the Building Code.
5.7 Other conditions
The local government may grant a licence subject to any conditions that the local government
considers appropriate.
5.8 Contravention of conditions
A licensee who contravenes a condition of the licence commits an offence.
PART 6—OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
6.1 Offences
(1) A person who fails to do anything required or directed to be done under this local law, or who does
anything which under this local law that person is prohibited from doing, commits an offence.
(2) An offence against a clause specified in Schedule 2 is a prescribed offence for the purposes of
section 9.16(1) of the Local Government Act 1995.
(3) Any person who commits an offence under this local law is liable, upon conviction, to a penalty not
exceeding $5,000, and if the offence is of a continuing nature, to an additional penalty not exceeding
$500 for each day or part of a day during which the offence has continued.
6.2 Infringement and infringement withdrawal notices
For the purpose of this local law—
(a) the form of the infringement notice referred to in sections 9.16 and 9.17 of the Local
Government Act 1995 is the form as decided by the local government from time to time; and
(b) the form of the infringement withdrawal notice referred to in section 9.20 of the Local
Government Act 1995 is the form as decided by the local government from time to time.
6.3 Modified Penalties
(1) An offence against any provision of this local law is a prescribed offence for the purposes of section
9.16(1) of the Local Government Act 1995.
(2) The amount appearing in the final column of Schedule 2 directly opposite an offence described in
that Schedule is the modified penalty for that offence.
6.4 Prosecution for offences
A penalty for an offence against this local law (not being a modified penalty) may be recovered by the
local government by taking proceedings against the alleged offender in the Magistrates Court.
PART 7—OBJECTIONS AND REVIEW
7.1 Objections and review
When the local government makes a decision under clause 5.5, the provisions of Part 9 Division 1 of
the Local Government Act 1995 and Regulation 33 of the Local Government (Functions and General)
Regulations 1996 apply to that decision.
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SCHEDULE 1—SUFFICIENT FENCES
[clause 2.1]
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2
Description of
part of the district
Description of sufficient fence
Residential Lot (1) A fully enclosed timber fence built to manufacturer’s specifications or in
accordance with established construction techniques, the height of the
fence to be a maximum of 1800mm except with respect to a fence within the
front setback area for which the height of the fence is to a maximum of
1200mm.
(2) A fence constructed of corrugated fibre reinforced pressed cement
sheeting erected to manufacturer’s specifications or which otherwise
satisfies the following specifications—
(a) a minimum in-ground length of 25% of the total length of the sheet,
but in any case shall have a minimum in-ground depth of 600mm;
(b) the total height and depth of the fence to consist of a single
continuous fibre reinforced cement or steel sheet;
(c) the sheets to be lapped and capped with extruded “snap-fit” type
capping in accordance with the manufacturer’s written
instructions; and
(d) the height of the fence to be a maximum of 1800mm except with
respect to the front set back area for which the height of the fence
is to be a maximum of 1200mm.
(3) A fence constructed of brick, stone, concrete or a composite fence to
1800mm and with respect to a fence within the front set back area, is
visually permeable above 1200mm, which—
(a) has been designed in accordance with the Building Code; or
(b) certified by a practicing structural engineer; and
(c) has had building approval as a Class 10b structure in accordance
with the Building Act 2011 and its subsidiary legislation.
Commercial Lot or
Industrial Lot
(4) A fence constructed of galvanised or PVC coated rail-less link mesh,
chain mesh or steel mesh which satisfies the following specifications—
(a) corner posts to be minimum 50mm nominal bore x 3.5mm and with
footings of a 225mm diameter x 900mm depth;
(b) intermediate posts to be minimum 32mm nominal bore x 3.15mm
at maximum 4m centres and with footings 225mm x 600mm depth;
(c) struts to be minimum 32mm nominal bore x 3.15mm fitted at each
gate and 2 at each corner post and with footings 225mm x 600mm
depth;
(d) cables to be affixed to the top, centre and bottom of all posts and to
consist of 2 or more 3.15mm wires twisted together or single 4mm
wire;
(e) rail-less link, chain or steel mesh is to be a height of 1800mm on
top of which are to be 3 strands of barbed wire carrying the fence to
a maximum height of 2400mm; and
(f) galvanised link mesh wire to be a height of 1800mm and
constructed of 50mm x 50mm x 2.5mm galvanised iron wire and to
be strained, neatly secured and laced to the posts and affixed to
cables. Vehicle entry gates shall provide an opening of not less
than 3600mm and shall be constructed of 25mm tubular
framework with one horizontal and one vertical stay constructed of
20mm piping and shall be covered with 50mm x 50mm x 2.5mm
galvanised link mesh strained to framework. Gates shall be fixed
with a drop bolt and locking attachment.
(5) A fence of fibre reinforced cement sheet or steel sheeting constructed to
the minimum specifications referred to in Item 2 above.
(6) Subject to the written approval of the local government, painted
galvanised steel or aluminium sheeting may be used behind the building
line to a maximum of 2400mm high when supported on posts and rails to
the satisfaction of the local government.
Rural Lot (7) Fences of timber, brick, stone or concrete constructed in accordance with
the requirements referred to in Items 1 and 3 above.
(8) In the case of non-electrified fence, a sufficient fence on a Rural Lot is a
fence of posts and wire construction, the minimum specifications for which
are—
(a) wire shall be high tensile wire and not less than 2.5mm. A
minimum of 5 wires shall be used, generally with the lower wires
spaced closer together than the higher wires so as to prevent
smaller stock passing through, and connected to posts in all cases;
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COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2
Description of
part of the district
Description of sufficient fence
(b) posts shall be of indigenous timber or other suitable material
including—
(i) timber impregnated with a termite and fungicidal
preservative;
(ii) standard iron star pickets; or
(iii) concrete.
(c) if timber posts are used, timber posts are to be cut not less than
1800mm long x 70mm diameter at small end if round or 125mm x
60mm if split or sawn. Timber posts to be placed at not more than
10m intervals, set a minimum 600mm in the ground and 1200mm
above the ground; and
(d) strainer posts if timber, shall be not less than 2250mm long and
150mm diameter at the small end (tubular steel to be 50mm in
diameter) and shall be cut from indigenous timber or other suitable
material. These shall be placed a minimum of 1000mm in the
ground and set at all corners, gateways and fence line angles but
not exceeding 200m apart.
(9) An electrified fence having 4 wires only is a sufficient fence if
constructed generally in accordance with Item 8 above.
Rural Living (10) In the case of a non-electrified fence, unless otherwise stipulated by
the Planning Scheme a sufficient fence on a Rural Living Lot is: a fence of
posts and wire construction, the minimum specifications for which are—
(a) wire shall be high tensile wire and not less than 2.5mm. A
minimum of 5 wires shall be used, generally with the lower wires
spaced closer together than the higher wires so as to prevent
smaller stock passing through, and connected to posts in all cases;
(b) posts shall be of indigenous timber or other suitable material
including—
(i) timber impregnated with a termite and fungicidal
preservative;
(ii) standard iron star pickets; or
(iii) concrete.
(c) if timber posts are used, posts are to be cut not less than 1800mm
long x 70mm diameter at small end if round or 125mm x 60mm if
split or sawn. Posts are to be placed at not more than 10m
intervals, set minimum 600mm in the ground and 1200mm above
the ground; and
(d) strainer posts, if timber shall be not less than 2250mm long and
150mm diameter at the small end (tubular steel to be 50mm in
diameter) and shall be cut from indigenous timber or other suitable
material. These shall be placed at a minimum of 1000mm in the
ground and set at all corners, gateways and fence line angles but
not exceeding 200m apart.
Corner Lots A fence constructed otherwise in accordance with the requirements for
Residential, Commercial or Industrial, Rural or Rural Living, which does
not exceed a height of 1200mm for a distance of nine metres from the
intersection on either the frontage or side boundary of the lot.
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SCHEDULE 2—MODIFIED PENALTIES
[clause 6.3(2)]
Clause Description Modified
Penalty $
3.1(a) Erect a brick, masonry, stone, concrete, composite or similar fence
without a licence
250
3.1(b) Erect a fence that does not meet the requirements of a fence as listed in
Schedule 1 without a licence
250
3.1(c) Erect a fence within the front setback area that is above 1200mm in
height without a licence
250
3.1(d) Erect a fence greater than 1800mm in height without a licence 250
3.1(e) Erect a fence not listed in Schedule 1 without a licence 250
4.1(1)(a) Erect a fence using broken glass with jagged or spiked projections 250
4.1(1)(b) Erect a fence using razor wire 250
4.1(1)(c) Erect a fence using barbed wire on a residential lot 250
5.8 Failure to comply with conditions of licence 250
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Dated this 15th day of November 2016.
The Common Seal of the Shire of Gingin was affixed by authority of a resolution of the Council in the
presence of—
D. W. ROE, Shire President.
J. EDWARDS, Chief Executive Officer.
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2 December 2016 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5465
CAT ACT 2011
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995
SHIRE OF GINGIN
KEEPING AND CONTROL OF CATS LOCAL LAW 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1—PRELIMINARY
1.1 Citation
1.2 Commencement
1.3 Application
1.4 Purpose
1.5 Definitions
PART 2—PERMITS FOR KEEPING CATS
2.1 Interpretation
2.2 Cats for which permit is required
2.3 Application for permit
2.4 Refusal to determine application
2.5 Factors relevant to determination of application
2.6 Decision on application
2.7 Conditions
2.8 Compliance with conditions of permit
2.9 Duration of permit
2.10 Revocation
2.11 Permit not transferable
2.12 Permit to be kept at the premises and available for view
PART 3—MISCELLANEOUS
3.1 Giving of a notice
PART 4—OBJECTIONS AND APPEALS
4.1 Objection and appeal rights
PART 5—OFFENCES, DEFENCE AND PENALTIES
5.1 Offences
5.2 Prescribed offences
5.3 Forms
5.4 Defence
SCHEDULE 1—ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO PARTICULAR PERMITS
SCHEDULE 2—OFFENCES IN RESPECT OF WHICH A MODIFIED PENALTY APPLIES
2 December 2016 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5467
CAT ACT 2011
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995
SHIRE OF GINGIN
KEEPING AND CONTROL OF CATS LOCAL LAW 2016
Under the powers conferred by the Cat Act 2011 and the Local Government Act 1995 and by all other
powers enabling it, the Council of the Shire of Gingin resolved on 20 September 2016 to make the
following local law.
PART 1—PRELIMINARY
1.1 Citation
This local law may be cited as the Shire of Gingin Keeping and Control of Cats Local Law 2016.
1.2 Commencement
This local law comes into operation on the 14th day after the date on which it is published in the
Government Gazette.
1.3 Application
This local law applies throughout the entire district.
1.4 Definitions
In this local law unless the context otherwise requires—
Act means the Cat Act 2011;
applicant means the occupier of the premises who makes an application for a permit under this
local law;
authorised person means a person appointed by the local government to perform all or any of
the functions conferred on an authorised person under this local law;
cat means any member of species Felis Catus (domestic cat) or a hybrid of that species;
cat management facility has the meaning given to it in the Act;
cattery means any premises where more than 2 cats over the age of 6 months are kept, boarded,
trained or bred temporarily, usually for profit and where the occupier of the premises is not
the ordinary owner of the cats;
CEO means the Chief Executive Officer of the local government;
district means the district of the local government;
effective control in relation to a cat means any of the following methods—
(a) held by a person who is capable of controlling the cat;
(b) securely tethered;
(c) secured in a cage; or
(d) any other means of preventing escape;
grouped dwelling (commonly referred to as a duplex, villa or townhouse) means a dwelling that
is 1 of a group of 2 or more dwellings on the same lot such that no dwelling is placed wholly or
partly vertically above the other, except where special conditions of landscape or topography
dictate otherwise, and includes a dwelling on a survey strata with common property;
local government means the Shire of Gingin;
local planning scheme means a local planning scheme of the local government made under the
Planning and Development Act 2005;
multiple dwelling (often called flats, apartments or units) means a dwelling in a group of more
than 1 dwelling on a lot where any part of a dwelling is vertically above part of any other
but—
(a) does not include a grouped dwelling; and
(b) includes any dwellings above the ground floor in a mixed use development;
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nuisance means—
(a) an activity or condition which is harmful or annoying and which gives rise to legal
liability in the tort of public or private nuisance at law;
(b) an unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of a person of his or her
ownership or occupation of land; or
(c) interference which causes material damage to land or to other property on the land
affected by the interference;
owner has the meaning given to it in the Act;
permit means a permit issued by the local government under clause 2.6;
permit holder means a person who holds a valid permit under clause 2.6;
premises includes—
(a) any land (whether or not vacant) and any improvements used for any purpose;
(b) any part of any building in separate ownership or separate occupation, or any unit, flat,
town house, duplex, apartment, grouped dwelling or multiple dwelling (whether of a
permanent or temporary nature), industry or business; and
(c) a vehicle;
Regulations means the Cat Regulations 2012;
RSPCA means the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Inc) of Western
Australia;
Schedule means a schedule to this local law; and
Uniform Local Provisions means the Cat (Uniform Local Provisions) Regulations 2013.
PART 2—PERMITS FOR KEEPING CATS
2.1 Interpretation
In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, cat does not include a cat less than 6 months old.
2.2 Cats for which permit is required
(1) Subject to subclause (2) a person is required to have a permit—
(a) to keep more than 2 cats on any premises in accordance with a valid permit; or
(b) to use any premises as a cattery.
(2) A permit is not required under subclause (1) if the premises concerned are—
(a) a refuge of the RSPCA or any other registered animal welfare organisation;
(b) a cat management facility which has been approved by the local government; or
(c) a veterinary surgery.
2.3 Application for permit
An application for a permit under clause 2.2 shall be—
(a) made by an occupier of premises in relation to those premises;
(b) in a form approved by the local government, describing and specifying the number of cats to
be kept on the premises;
(c) accompanied by the plans of the premises to which the application relates to the specification
and satisfaction of the local government;
(d) accompanied by the consent in writing of the owner of the premises, where the occupier is not
the owner of the premises to which the application relates; and
(e) accompanied by the application fee for the permit determined by the local government from
time to time.
2.4 Refusal to determine application
The local government may refuse to determine an application for a permit if it is not made in
accordance with clause 2.3.
2.5 Factors relevant to determination of application
(1) In determining an application for a permit the local government may have regard to—
(a) the physical suitability of the premises for the proposed use;
(b) the suitability of the zoning of the premises under any local planning scheme which applies to
the premises for the proposed use;
(c) the environmental sensitivity and general nature of the location surrounding the premises for
the proposed use;
(d) the structural suitability of any enclosure in which any cat is to be kept;
(e) the likelihood of a cat causing a nuisance, inconvenience or annoyance to the occupiers of
adjoining land;
(f) the likely effect of the proposed use on the amenity of the surrounding area;
(g) the likely effect of the proposed use on the local environment, including the likelihood of any
pollution or other environmental damage;
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(h) any submissions received under subclause (2) within the time specified in subclause (2); and
(i) such other factors which the local government may consider to be relevant in the
circumstances of the particular case.
(2) The local government may require an applicant to—
(a) consult with adjoining landowners; and
(b) advise the adjoining landowners that they may make submissions to the local government on
the application for the permit within 14 days of receiving that advice, before determining the
application for the permit.
2.6 Decision on application
(1) The local government may—
(a) approve an application for a permit in which case it shall approve it subject to the conditions
in clause 2.7 and may approve it subject to any other conditions it considers fit; or
(b) refuse to approve an application for a permit.
(2) If the local government approves an application under subclause (1), then it shall issue to the
applicant a permit in the form determined by the CEO.
(3) If the local government refuses to approve an application under subclause (1), then it is to advise
the applicant accordingly in writing.
2.7 Conditions
(1) Every permit is issued subject to the following conditions—
(a) each cat kept on the premises to which the permit relates shall be registered under the Act;
(b) each cat shall be contained on the premises unless under the effective control of a person;
(c) the permit holder will provide adequate space for the exercise of the cats;
(d) the premises shall be maintained in good order and in a clean and sanitary condition; and
(e) those conditions contained in Schedule 1.
(2) In addition to the conditions subject to which a permit is to be issued under this clause, a permit
may be issued subject to other conditions, as the local government considers appropriate.
2.8 Compliance with conditions of permit
A permit holder shall comply with each condition of a permit.
2.9 Duration of permit
Unless otherwise specified in a condition on a permit, a permit commences on the date of issue and is
valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issue unless and until—
(a) it is revoked; or
(b) the permit holder ceases to reside at the premises to which the permit relates.
2.10 Revocation
The local government may revoke a permit if the permit holder fails to observe any provision of this
local law or a condition of a permit.
2.11 Permit not transferable
A permit is not transferable either in relation to the permit holder or the premises.
2.12 Permit to be kept at the premises and available for view
A permit issued by the local government shall be kept at the premises to which it applies and shall be
provided to an authorised person on demand. In the case of a registered cattery, the permit shall be
displayed in a prominent place within the premises.
PART 3—MISCELLANEOUS
3.1 Giving of a notice
A notice given under this local law may be given to a person—
(a) personally;
(b) by registered mail addressed to the person; or
(c) by leaving it for the person at her or his address.
PART 4—OBJECTION AND REVIEW
4.1 Objection and review rights
Any person who is aggrieved by the conditions imposed in relation to a permit, the revocation of a
permit, or by the refusal of the local government to grant a permit may object to or appeal against the
decision under Division 1 of Part 9 of the Local Government Act 1995.
PART 5—OFFENCES, DEFENCE AND PENALTIES
5.1 Offences
(1) Any person who fails to do anything required or directed to be done under this local law, or who
does anything which under this local law a person is prohibited from doing, commits an offence.
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(2) Any person who commits an offence under this local law is liable, on conviction, to a penalty not
exceeding $5,000, and if the offence is of a continuing nature, to an additional penalty not exceeding
$500 for each day or part of a day during which the offence has continued.
5.2 Prescribed offences
An offence against a clause specified in Schedule 2 is a prescribed offence for the purposes of this local
law.
5.3 Forms
(1) The issue of infringement notices, their withdrawal, objections, warrants and payment of modified
penalties is dealt with under the Cat Regulations 2012.
(2) An infringement notice given under section 62 of the Act is to be in the form of Form 6 of
Schedule 1 of the Cat Regulations 2012.
(3) A notice sent under section 65 of the Act withdrawing an infringement notice is to be in the form of
Form 7 of Schedule 1 of the Cat Regulations 2012.
5.4 Defence
It is a defence to a charge of an offence under 5.1(1) if the person charged satisfies the court—
(a) in the case of any person, that they took all reasonable precautions and exercised all due
diligence to avoid the contravention; or
(b) in the case of the occupier of premises where the cat is ordinarily kept or ordinarily permitted
to live, that—
(i) they fulfilled the requirements of subclause (a); or
(ii) at the material time the cat was in fact owned by some other person (whom they shall
identify) over the age of 18 years; or
(c) in the case of the owner or the registered owner, that—
(i) they fulfilled the requirements of subclause (a); or
(ii) at the material time the cat was in the possession or effective control of some other
person without his or her consent, express or implied.
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SCHEDULE 1—ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO PARTICULAR PERMITS
[Clause 2.7]
Permit to keep 3 or more cats—Additional conditions
(a) The written consent to the application for a permit of the adjoining multiple dwellings has
been obtained.
(b) Without the consent of the local government, the permit holder will not substitute or replace
any cat once that cat—
(i) dies; or
(ii) is permanently removed from the premises.
Permit to use premises as a cattery—Additional conditions
(a) All building enclosures must be structurally sound, have impervious flooring and be well lit
and ventilated and otherwise comply with all legislative requirements.
(b) There are to be a feed room, wash area, isolation cages and maternity section.
(c) Materials used in structures are to be approved by the local government.
(d) The internal surfaces of walls are, where possible, to be smooth, free from cracks, crevices and
other defects.
(e) All fixtures, fittings and appliances are to be capable of being easily cleaned, resistant to
corrosion and constructed to prevent the harbourage of vermin.
(f) Wash basin with a minimum of cold water to be available.
(g) The maximum number of cats to be kept on the premises stated on the permit is not to be
exceeded.
(h) An entry book is to be kept recording in respect of each cat the—
(i) date of admission;
(ii) date of departure;
(iii) breed, age, colour and sex; and
(iv) name and residential address of the owner;
(i) The entry book is to be made available for inspection on the request of an authorised person.
(j) Enclosures are to be thoroughly cleaned each day and disinfected at least once a week to
minimise disease.
(k) No sick or ailing cat to be kept on the premises.
(l) Any other matter which in the opinion of the local government is deemed necessary for the
health and wellbeing of any cat, or person, or adjoining premises or the amenity of the area
(or any part thereof).
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SCHEDULE 2—OFFENCES IN RESPECT OF WHICH A MODIFIED PENALTY APPLIES
[Clause 5.2]
Item
Number
Clause
Number
Nature of Offence Modified
Penalty
2.2(1)(a) Keeping of more than two cats on premises without a permit $250
2.2(1)(b) Use of a premises as a cattery without a permit $250
2.8 Failure to comply with a condition of a permit $250
2.12 Failure to keep permit at the premises and/or displayed as
required
$250
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Dated this 15th day of November 2016.
The Common Seal of the Shire of Gingin was affixed by authority of a resolution of the Council in the
presence of—
D. W. ROE, Shire President.
J. EDWARDS, Chief Executive Officer.
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WASTE AVOIDANCE AND RESOURCE RECOVERY ACT 2007
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995
SHIRE OF GINGIN
WASTE LOCAL LAW 2016
CONTENTS
PART 1—PRELIMINARY
1.1 Short title
1.2 Commencement
1.3 Application
1.4 Repeal
1.5 Meaning of terms used in this local law
1.6 Local public notice of determinations
1.7 Rates, fees and charges
1.8 Power to provide waste services
PART 2—LOCAL GOVERNMENT WASTE
2.1 Supply of receptacles
2.2 Deposit of waste in receptacles
2.3 General waste receptacles
2.4 Recycling waste receptacles
2.5 Organic waste receptacles
2.6 Direction to place or remove a receptacle
2.7 Duties of owner or occupier
2.8 Exemption
2.9 Damaging or removing receptacles
2.10 Verge collections
PART 3—GENERAL DUTIES
3.1 Duties of an owner or occupier
3.2 Removal of waste from premises
3.3 Receptacles and containers for public use
PART 4—OPERATION OF WASTE FACILITIES
4.1 Operation of this Part
4.2 Hours of operation
4.3 Signs and directions
4.4 Fees and charges
4.5 Depositing waste
4.6 Prohibited activities
PART 5—ENFORCEMENT
5.1 Offences and general penalty
5.2 Other costs and expenses
5.3 Prescribed offences
5.4 Form of notices
SCHEDULE 1—MEANING OF ‘NON-COLLECTABLE WASTE’
SCHEDULE 2—PRESCRIBED OFFENCES
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WASTE AVOIDANCE AND RESOURCE RECOVERY ACT 2007
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995
SHIRE OF GINGIN
WASTE LOCAL LAW 2016
Under the powers conferred on it by the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007, the Local
Government Act 1995 and under all other enabling powers, the Council of the Shire of Gingin resolved
on 15 November 2016 to make the following local law.
PART 1—PRELIMINARY
1.1 Short title
This local law may be cited as the Shire of Gingin Waste Local Law 2016.
1.2 Commencement
This local law commences on the 14th day after the day on which it is published in the Government
Gazette.
1.3 Application
This local law applies throughout the entire district.
1.4 Repeal
Part 4, Division 2 [Disposal of Refuse] of the Shire of Gingin Health Local Laws 2004 published in the
Government Gazette on 28 June 2004 is repealed.
1.5 Meaning of terms used in this local law
(1) In this local law—
authorised person means a person appointed by the local government under section 9.10 of the
LG Act to perform any of the functions of an authorised person under this local law;
collectable waste means local government waste that is not—
(a) liquid refuse;
(b) liquid waste; or
(c) non-collectable waste;
collectable waste receptacle means a receptacle for the deposit and collection of collectable
waste that is—
(a) a recycling waste receptacle;
(b) a general waste receptacle; or
(c) an organic waste receptacle;
collection, when used in relation to a receptacle, means the collection and removal of collectable
waste from the receptacle by the local government or its contractor;
collection day means the day determined by the local government for the collection of collectable
waste in the district or a part of the district;
collection time means the time on the collection day determined by the local government for the
collection of collectable waste in the district or a part of the district;
commencement date means the date on which this local law commences operation under clause
1.2;
costs of the local government include administrative costs;
Council means the council of the local government;
district means the district of the local government;
general waste receptacle means a receptacle for the deposit and collection of collectable waste
that is not recycling waste;
LG Act means the Local Government Act 1995;
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LG Regulations means the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996;
local government means the Shire of Gingin;
local government waste has the same meaning as in the WARR Act;
non-collectable waste has the meaning set out in Schedule 1;
occupier in relation to premises, means any or all of the following—
(a) a person by whom or on whose behalf the premises are actually occupied; or
(b) a person having the management or control of the premises;
organic waste means waste that decomposes readily, such as garden waste or food waste;
organic waste receptacle means a receptacle for the deposit and collection of organic waste;
owner has the same meaning as in the LG Act;
premises has the same meaning as in the Health Act 1911;
public place includes a place to which the public ordinarily have access, whether or not by
payment of a fee;
receptacle means a receptacle—
(a) that has been supplied for the use of the premises by the local government or its
contractor, or which has otherwise been approved by the local government; and
(b) the waste from which is collected and removed from the premises by the local government
or its contractor;
recycling waste receptacle means a receptacle for the deposit and collection of recycling waste;
recycling waste means—
(a) paper and cardboard;
(b) plastic containers comprised of polyethylene terephthalate or high density polyethylene;
(c) glass containers;
(d) steel containers;
(e) aluminium containers;
(f) liquid paper board; and
(g) any other waste determined by the local government to be recycling waste;
rural living means any area zoned as rural living under the local government’s local planning
scheme;
specified means specified by the local government or an authorised person, as the case may be;
street alignment means the boundary between the land comprising a street and the land that
abuts the street;
townsite means the townsites of Gingin, Lancelin, Guilderton, Seabird and Ledge Point;
WARR Act means the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007;
WARR Regulations means the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Regulations 2008;
waste has the same meaning as in the WARR Act;
waste facility means a waste facility, as defined in the WARR Act, that is operated by the local
government; and
waste service has the same meaning as in the WARR Act.
(2) Where, in this local law, a duty or liability is imposed on an owner or occupier, or on an owner and
occupier, the duty or liability is taken to be imposed jointly and severally on each of the owners or
occupiers.
1.6 Local public notice of determinations
Where, under this local law, the local government has a power to determine a matter—
(a) local public notice, under section 1.7 of the LG Act, must be given of the matter determined;
(b) the determination becomes effective only after local public notice has been given;
(c) the determination remains in force for the period of 1 year after the date that local public
notice has been given under subclause (a);
(d) after the period referred to in subclause (c), the determination continues in force only if, and
for so long as, it is the subject of local public notice, given annually, under section 1.7 of the
LG Act; and
(e) the determination must be recorded in a publicly accessible register of determinations that
must be maintained by the local government.
1.7 Rates, fees and charges
The local government’s powers to impose rates, fees and charges in relation to waste services are set
out in sections 66 to 68 of the WARR Act and sections 6.16 and 6.17 of the LG Act.
1.8 Power to provide waste services
The local government’s power to provide, or enter into a contract for the provision of, waste services is
dealt with in section 50 of the WARR Act.
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PART 2—LOCAL GOVERNMENT WASTE
2.1 Supply of receptacles
(1) The local government is to supply or otherwise approve, for the use of each townsite, rural living
zone, industrial zone or tourism zone premises that is, or is capable of being, occupied or used for
residential purposes, 1 or more receptacles for the collection and removal, from those premises, of
collectable waste.
(2) The owner of premises to which subclause (1) applies must—
(a) ensure that the fee or charge (if any) imposed by the local government in relation to each
receptacle is paid to the local government; and
(b) ensure that each receptacle is used, in respect of those premises, in accordance with this local
law.
2.2 Deposit of waste in receptacles
(1) An owner or occupier of premises must not deposit or permit to be deposited in a receptacle any
non-collectable waste.
(2) A person must not deposit waste in a receptacle that has been provided for the use of other
premises without the consent of the owner or occupier of those premises.
2.3 General waste receptacles
(1) An owner or occupier of premises must not deposit or permit to be deposited in a general waste
receptacle—
(a) where the receptacle has a capacity of 240 litres—more than 70 kilograms of collectable
waste; or
(b) where the receptacle has any other capacity—more than the weight determined by the local
government.
(2) Where the local government supplies recycling waste receptacles, an owner or occupier of premises
must not deposit or permit to be deposited in a general waste receptacle any recycling waste.
(3) Where the local government supplies organic waste receptacles, an owner or occupier of premises
must not deposit or permit to be deposited in a general waste receptacle any organic waste.
2.4 Recycling waste receptacles
An owner or occupier of premises must not deposit or permit to be deposited in a recycling waste
receptacle—
(a) anything other than the particular type of recycling waste for which that receptacle was
provided by the local government for those premises;
(b) where the receptacle has a capacity of 240 litres—more than 70 kilograms of recycling waste;
or
(c) where the receptacle has any other capacity—more than the weight determined by the local
government.
2.5 Organic waste receptacles
An owner or occupier of premises must not deposit or permit to be deposited in an organic waste
receptacle—
(a) anything other than the particular type of organic waste for which that receptacle was
provided by the local government for those premises;
(b) where the receptacle has a capacity of 240 litres—more than 70 kilograms of organic waste; or
(c) where the receptacle has any other capacity—more than the weight determined by the local
government.
2.6 Direction to place or remove a receptacle
(1) The local government or an authorised person may give a written direction to an owner or occupier
of specified premises—
(a) to place a receptacle in respect of those premises for collection; or
(b) to remove a receptacle in respect of those premises after collection.
(2) The direction under subclause (1) may specify when the placement or removal is to occur, or where
the receptacle is to be placed, or both.
(3) An owner or occupier of premises must comply with a direction given under this clause.
2.7 Duties of owner or occupier
An owner or occupier of premises must—
(a) except for a reasonable period before and after collection time, keep each receptacle in a
storage space or area that is behind the street alignment;
(b) take reasonable steps, if placing a receptacle for collection on the verge adjoining the
premises, or other area as determined by the local government, ensure that, within a
reasonable period before collection time, each receptacle is—
(i) within 1 metre of the carriageway;
(ii) placed so that it does not unduly obstruct any footpath, cycle way, right-of-way or
carriageway; and
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(iii) facing squarely to the edge of and opening towards the carriageway,
or in such other position as is approved in writing by the local government or an authorised
person;
(c) take reasonable steps to ensure that the premises are provided with an adequate number of
receptacles; and
(d) if the receptacle is lost, stolen, damaged or defective, notify the local government, as soon as
practicable, after the event.
2.8 Exemption
(1) An owner or occupier of premises may apply in writing to the local government for an exemption
from compliance with the requirements of clause 2.7(a) or (b).
(2) The local government or an authorised person may grant, with or without conditions, or refuse an
application for exemption from compliance under this clause.
(3) An exemption granted under this clause must state—
(a) the premises to which the exemption applies;
(b) the period during which the exemption applies; and
(c) any conditions imposed by the local government or the authorised person.
(4) An exemption granted under this clause ceases to apply—
(a) if the local government decides, on reasonable grounds, that there has been a failure to
comply with a condition of the exemption; and
(b) from the date that the local government informs the owner or occupier of its decision under
clause 2.8(4)(a).
2.9 Damaging or removing receptacles
A person, other than the local government or its contractor, must not—
(a) damage, destroy or interfere with a receptacle; or
(b) except as permitted by this local law or as authorised by the local government or an
authorised person, remove a receptacle from any premises to which it was delivered by the
local government or its contractor.
2.10 Verge collections
(1) Where the local government has advertised a verge waste collection (such as a green waste, or a
bulk waste, verge collection) a person, unless with and in accordance with the approval of the local
government or an authorised person—
(a) must deposit waste only during the period of time, and in accordance with other terms and
conditions, as advertised by the local government in relation to that verge waste collection;
and
(b) must otherwise comply with those terms and conditions.
(2) Where waste has been deposited on a verge for a verge waste collection, a person must not remove
any of that waste for a commercial purpose but may remove it for any other purpose.
(3) Except where waste is lawfully removed from a verge under this clause, a person must not
disassemble or tamper with any waste deposited on a verge for a verge waste collection so as to
increase the risk of harm to any person.
(4) Clause 2.10(2) does not apply to the local government or a person engaged or contracted by the
local government in relation to the verge waste collection.
PART 3—GENERAL DUTIES
3.1 Duties of an owner or occupier
An owner or occupier of premises must—
(a) take reasonable steps to ensure that a sufficient number of receptacles are provided to
contain all waste which accumulates or may accumulate in or from the premises;
(b) ensure that each receptacle is kept in good condition and repair;
(c) take all reasonable steps to—
(i) prevent fly breeding and keep each receptacle free of flies, maggots, cockroaches,
rodents and other vectors of disease;
(ii) prevent the emission of offensive or noxious odours from each receptacle; and
(iii) ensure that each receptacle does not cause a nuisance to an occupier of adjoining
premises; and
(d) whenever directed to do so by the local government or an authorised person, thoroughly
clean, disinfect, deodorise and apply a residual insecticide to each receptacle.
3.2 Removal of waste from premises
(1) A person must not remove any waste from premises unless that person is—
(a) the owner or occupier of the premises;
(b) authorised to do so by the owner or occupier of the premises; or
(c) authorised in writing to do so by the local government or an authorised person.
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(2) A person must not remove any waste from a receptacle without the approval of—
(a) the local government or an authorised person; or
(b) the owner or occupier of the premises at which the receptacle is ordinarily kept.
3.3 Receptacles and containers for public use
A person must not, without the approval of the local government or an authorised person—
(a) deposit household, commercial or other waste from any premises on or into; or
(b) remove any waste from,
a receptacle provided for the use of the general public in a public place.
PART 4—OPERATION OF WASTE FACILITIES
4.1 Operation of this Part
This Part applies to a person who enters a waste facility.
4.2 Hours of operation
The local government may from time to time determine the hours of operation of a waste facility.
4.3 Signs and directions
(1) The local government or an authorised person may regulate the use of a waste facility—
(a) by means of a sign; or
(b) by giving a direction to a person within a waste facility.
(2) A person within a waste facility must comply with a sign or direction under subclause (1).
(3) The local government or an authorised person may direct a person who commits, or is reasonably
suspected by the local government or the authorised person of having committed, an offence under
this clause to leave the waste facility immediately.
(4) A person must comply with a direction under subclause (3).
4.4 Fees and charges
(1) Unless subclause (3) applies, a person must, on or before entering a waste facility or on demand by
the local government or an authorised person, pay the fee or charge as assessed by an authorised
person.
(2) An authorised person may assess the fee or charge in respect of a particular load of waste at a rate
that applies to any part of that load, even if that rate is higher than the rate that would apply to any
other part of the load.
(3) Subclause (1) does not apply—
(a) to a person who disposes of waste in accordance with the terms of—
(i) a credit arrangement with the local government; or
(ii) any other arrangement with the local government to pay the fee or charge at a different
time or in a different manner; and
(b) to the deposit of waste owned by the local government, or in the possession of an employee on
behalf of the local government.
4.5 Depositing waste
(1) A person must not deposit waste at a waste facility other than—
(a) at a location determined by a sign and in accordance with the sign; and
(b) in accordance with the direction of an authorised person.
(2) The local government may determine the classification of any waste that may be deposited at a
waste facility.
4.6 Prohibited activities
(1) Unless authorised by the local government, a person must not—
(a) remove any waste or any other thing from a waste facility;
(b) deposit at a waste facility that is a landfill site any waste that is toxic, poisonous or
hazardous, or the depositing of which is regulated or prohibited by any written law;
(c) light a fire in a waste facility;
(d) remove, damage or otherwise interfere with any flora in a waste facility;
(e) remove, injure or otherwise interfere with any fauna in a waste facility; or
(f) damage, deface or destroy any building, equipment, plant or property within a waste facility.
(2) A person must not act in an abusive or threatening manner towards any person using, or engaged
in the management or operation of, a waste facility.
PART 5—ENFORCEMENT
5.1 Offences and general penalty
(1) A person who fails to do anything required or directed to be done under this local law, or who does
anything which under this local law a person is prohibited from doing, commits an offence.
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(2) A person who commits an offence under this local law is liable, on conviction, to a penalty not
exceeding $5,000, and if the offence is of a continuing nature, to a further penalty not exceeding $500
in respect of each day or part of a day during which the offence has continued.
5.2 Other costs and expenses
(1) A person who is convicted of an offence under this local law is to be liable, in addition to any
penalty imposed under clause 5.1, to pay to the local government the costs and expenses incurred by
the local government in taking remedial action such as—
(a) removing and lawfully disposing of toxic, hazardous or poisonous waste; or
(b) making good any damage caused to a waste facility.
(2) The costs and expenses incurred by the local government are to be recoverable, as a debt due to
the local government, in a court of competent civil jurisdiction.
5.3 Prescribed offences
(1) An offence against a clause specified in Schedule 2 is a prescribed offence for the purposes of
section 9.16(1) of the LG Act.
(2) The amount of the modified penalty for a prescribed offence is that specified adjacent to the clause
in Schedule 2.
5.4 Form of notices
(1) Where a vehicle is involved in the commission of an offence, the form of the notice referred to in
section 9.13 of the LG Act is that of Form 1 in Schedule 1 of the LG Regulations.
(2) The form of the infringement notice given under section 9.16 of the LG Act is that of Form 2 in
Schedule 1 of the LG Regulations.
(3) The form of the infringement withdrawal notice given under section 9.20 of the LG Act is that of
Form 3 in Schedule 1 of the LG Regulations.
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SCHEDULE 1—MEANING OF ‘NON-COLLECTABLE WASTE’
[Clause 1.5(1)]
non-collectable waste means—
(a) hot or burning material;
(b) household hazardous waste, including paint, acids, alkalis, fire extinguishers, solvents,
pesticides, oils, gas cylinders, batteries, chemicals and heavy metals;
(c) any other hazardous material, such as radioactive waste;
(d) any explosive material, such as flares or ammunition;
(e) electrical and electronic equipment;
(f) hospital, medical, veterinary, laboratory or pathological substances;
(g) construction or demolition waste;
(h) sewage;
(i) ‘controlled waste’ for the purposes of the Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste)
Regulations 2004;
(j) any object that is greater in length, width, or breadth than the corresponding dimension of
the receptacle or that will not allow the lid of the receptacle to be tightly closed;
(k) waste that is or is likely to become offensive or a nuisance, or give off an offensive or noxious
odour, or to attract flies or cause fly breeding unless it is first wrapped in non-absorbent or
impervious material or placed in a sealed impervious and leak-proof container; and
(l) any other waste determined by the local government to be non-collectable waste.
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SCHEDULE 2—PRESCRIBED OFFENCES
[Clause 5.3]
Item
No.
Clause No. Description Modified
Penalty
1 2.1(2)(a) Failing to pay fee or charge $350
2 2.1(2)(b) Failing to ensure lawful use of receptacle $350
3 2.2(1) Depositing non-collectable waste in a receptacle $350
4 2.2(2) Depositing waste in another receptacle without consent $350
5 2.3(1) Exceeding weight capacity of a general waste receptacle $350
6 2.3(2) and (3) Depositing unauthorised waste in a general waste receptacle $350
2 December 2016 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5481
Item
No.
Clause No. Description Modified
Penalty
7 2.4(a) Depositing unauthorised waste in a recycling waste
receptacle
$350
8 2.4(b) and (c) Exceeding weight capacity of a recycling waste receptacle $250
9 2.5(a) Depositing unauthorised waste in an organic waste
receptacle
$350
10 2.5(b) and (c) Exceeding weight capacity of an organic waste receptacle $350
11 2.6(3) Failing to comply with a direction concerning placement or
removal or a receptacle
$250
12 2.7(a) Failing to keep a receptacle in the required location $250
13 2.7(b) Failing to place a receptacle for collection in a lawful position $250
14 2.7(c) Failing to provide a sufficient number of receptacles $250
15 2.7(d) Failing to notify of a lost, stolen, damaged or defective
receptacle
$50
16 2.9(a) Damaging, destroying or interfering with a receptacle $400
17 2.9(b) Removing a receptacle from premises $400
18 2.10(1) Failing to comply with a term or condition of verge waste
collection
$400
19 2.10(2) Removing waste for commercial purposes $350
20 2.10(3) Disassembling or leaving in disarray waste deposited for
collection
$250
21 3.1(a) Failing to provide a sufficient number of receptacles $250
22 3.1(b) Failing to keep a receptacle clean and in a good condition and
repair
$250
23 3.1(c)(i) Failing to prevent fly breeding and vectors of disease in a
receptacle
$350
24 3.1(c)(ii) Failing to prevent the emission of offensive odours from a
receptacle
$350
25 3.1(c)(iii) Allowing a receptacle to cause a nuisance $350
26 3.1(d) Failing to comply with a direction to clean, disinfect or
deodorise receptacle
$300
27 3.2(1) Unauthorised removal of waste from premises $250
28 3.2(2) Removing waste from a receptacle without approval $250
29 4.3(2) Failing to comply with a sign or direction $500
30 4.3(4) Failing to comply with a direction to leave $500
31 4.4(1) Disposing waste without payment of fee or charge $500
32 4.5(1) Depositing waste contrary to sign or direction $500
33 4.6(1)(a) Removing waste without authority $250
34 4.6(1)(b) Depositing toxic, poisonous or hazardous waste without
authority
$500
35 4.6(1)(c) Lighting a fire without authority $300
36 4.6(1)(d) Removing or interfering with any flora without authority $300
37 4.6(1)(e) Removing or interfering with any fauna without authority $300
38 4.6(1)(f) Damaging, defacing or destroying any building, equipment,
plant or property within a waste facility without authority
$500
39 4.6(2) Acting in an abusive or threatening manner $300
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Dated this 15th day of November 2016.
The Common Seal of the Shire of Gingin was affixed by authority of a resolution of the Council in the
presence of—
D. W. ROE, Shire President.
J. EDWARDS, Chief Executive Officer.
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Consented to—
SHAUN HODGES, A/Director General,
Department of Environment Regulation.
Dated this 17th day of October 2016.
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