Shire of Kent – Adoption of Local Laws

Local Government Act 1995

Bush Fires Act 1954

Cat Act 2011

Cemeteries Act 1996

Shire of Kent

Adoption of Local Laws

The Council of the Shire of Kent has adopted following local laws –

Amendment Local Law Purpose – to amend the Animals, Environment and Nuisance Local Law 2023, Cemeteries Local Law 2023, Fencing Local Law 2023 and Public Places & Local Government Property Local Law 2023 in accordance with the undertakings given to the Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation. Effect – to align the local laws with these undertakings. Bush Fire Brigades Local Law Purpose – to revoke the Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2023 and make provisions for establishment, management and administration of Bush Fire Brigades in accordance with the Bush Fires Act 1954 in accordance with the undertakings given to the Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation. Effect – to align the local laws with legislation and these undertakings.

A copy of the adopted local law and the amended local laws may be inspected at or obtained from –

the Shire Office in Nyabing during normal office hours from the Shire of Kent website by contacting the Shire Office

These local laws were published in the Government Gazette on 29 October 2024, and come into effect on 13 November 2024.

Christie Smith

Chief Executive Officer,

Shire of Kent

24-26 Richmond Street

PO Box 15,

NYABING   6341

www.kent.wa.gov.au