Local laws

Local lawsLaws made and enforced by municipal councils within their boundaries. Previously called by-laws. More (sometimes called ‘by-laws’) are council laws.

Council laws cover things like:

• event permits,
• using public spaces (such as having stalls or collecting donations),
• camping rules, or
• where you can drink alcohol.

 

The Local Government Act 1989 (Vic) gives councils the power to create local lawsLaws made and enforced by municipal councils within their boundaries. Previously called by-laws. More to.