Neighbourhood Disputes (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011
sec.11Meaning of fence
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sec.11 Meaning of fence
A fence is a structure, ditch or embankment, or a hedge or similar vegetative barrier, enclosing or bounding land, whether or not continuous or extending along the entire boundary separating the land of adjoining owners, and includes— a gate, cattle grid or apparatus necessary for the operation of the fence; and a natural or artificial watercourse separating the land of adjoining owners; and a foundation or support built solely for the support and maintenance of the fence. However, a fence is not— a retaining wall; or a wall that is part of a house, garage or other building. (sec.11-ssec.1) A fence is a structure, ditch or embankment, or a hedge or similar vegetative barrier, enclosing or bounding land, whether or not continuous or extending along the entire boundary separating the land of adjoining owners, and includes— a gate, cattle grid or apparatus necessary for the operation of the fence; and a natural or artificial watercourse separating the land of adjoining owners; and a foundation or support built solely for the support and maintenance of the fence. (sec.11-ssec.2) However, a fence is not— a retaining wall; or a wall that is part of a house, garage or other building.
- (a) a gate, cattle grid or apparatus necessary for the operation of the fence; and
- (b) a natural or artificial watercourse separating the land of adjoining owners; and
- (c) a foundation or support built solely for the support and maintenance of the fence.
- (a) a retaining wall; or
- (b) a wall that is part of a house, garage or other building.