26 March 2026
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Last update date: 26 March 2026
Local laws are rules that help local governments manage activities within their community. They are a form of legislation created under the Local Government Act 1995.
Whenever a local law is proposed, amended, or reviewed, we invite the community to provide feedback for consideration in the rules that can affect daily life in our local area.
From 26 March to 14 May 2026, the City is inviting submissions on the proposed Local Government Property Amendment Local Law 2026. This document is available under Useful Documents at the bottom of this page.
At its meeting on 24 February 2026, Council resolved to publicly advertise the proposed amendments (see meeting minutes). The amendments relate to the Local Government Property Local Law 2009, and a marked‑up version is also available under Useful Documents.
The proposed changes include updated and new definitions to improve clarity, provisions that allow the City to determine which activities can occur on local government property, certain activities that are restricted or may require a permit, and prescribing parks and reserves where fishing is prohibited.
The City is required to make a local law in accordance with a statutory process detailed in the Local Government Act 1995.
Yes. Whenever Council proposes to create, amend or review a local law, the City must advertise it for minimum legal periods. This ensures the community can contribute and be part of the local law-making process.
All submissions are reviewed by the City and included in a report to Council. Council will then decide whether to make the local law as advertised or with minor amendments. If significant changes are required, the City may need to restart the local law‑making process.
Related newsFor more information, to receive this information in an alternate format or support to complete a submission, please contact the City on (08) 9205 8555 or visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/enquiry.
City of Stirling kaadatj Nyoongar moort Nyoongar boodja-k Wadjak boodja-k. Ngalak kaadatj Nyoongar nedingar wer birdiya koora koora wer yeyi. Baalabang koondarm, malayin wer nakolak baalap yang ngalany-al. Ngalak dandjoo barn wer kaaratj bandang boodja-k.
The City of Stirling acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land, the Wadjak people of the Nyoongar Nation, and pays respect to the Elders both past and present for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia.
