City of Cockburn - Wetlands to Waves

Acts of Parliament

As a Local Government, the City of Cockburn is responsible for following certain legislation passed by the Federal and State parliaments of Australia.

Cockburn Council is responsible for adhering to a number of Acts:

Building Code of Australia
Dividing Fences Act 1961
Strata Titles Act 1985
Bush Fires Act 1954 and Associated Regulations
Control of Vehicles (Off-Road Areas) Act 1978
Dog Act 1976 and Associated Regulations
Litter Act 1979 and Associated Regulations
Environmental Protection Act 1986
Health Act 1911 and Associated Regulations
Liquor Licensing Act 1988 and Associated Regulations
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1984 and Associated Regulations
Tobacco Control Act 1990 and Associated Regulations
Heritage of WA Act 1990
Metropolitan Region Scheme
Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act 1959
Town Planning and Development Act 1928
City of Cockburn District Zoning Scheme No.3
Valuation of Land Act 1978
Cemetries Act 1986
Justices Act 1902

Local Laws

As well as following a list of legislation passed by parliament, the City of Cockburn has its own Local Laws. The Local Laws administered by the City of Cockburn have been listed under the division that is responsible for ensuring these local laws are kept:

Ranger Services 

• Animals in public places
• Bush fires
• Beaches and reserves

Environmental Services & Planning Services 

• Blasting, quarrying and excavations
• Buildings
• Camps, caravan parks and holiday accommodation
• Dangerous and offensive things
• Hawkers, stall holders and street traders
• Council property

Roads Services

• Signs, hoardings and bill postings
• Streets and public places
• Traffic and vehicles
• Conduct of proceedings of the business of Council

To find out more details about each of the Acts, please visit the following websites:

• State Law Publisher
• The Index to WA State Legislation
• Regulations
• Federal legislation  
• City of Cockburns Public Documents

Local Government Act Of 1995

The Local Government Act is the main Act of Legislation that the City of Cockburn, along with all Councils in WA and Australia, must adhere to and be responsible for operating within the perimeters set by the Act.

The Act is comprised into two main sections - PARTS and SCHEDULES. The PARTS is the first section which comprises of nine main parts with each part containing different divisions and subdivisions. The second section, SCHEDULES is broken down into different provisions, powers and other specific areas.

PARTS
The City of Cockburn is governed by the following nine parts of the Local Government Act 1995:

1. Introductory matters
2. Constitution of Local Government
3. Functions of Local Government
4. Elections and other polls
5. Administration
6. Financial Management
7. Audit
8. Scrutiny of the affairs of Local Governments
9. Miscellaneous Provisions