The Council of the City of Kalamunda resolved on 26 May 2026 to give local public notice of its intention to review the following local laws.
Local Government Act 1995 [s. 3.16(1), (2)]
Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 [r. 3A]
Have your say
Copies of the local laws may be inspected at the City of Kalamunda Administration Centre at 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda and City of Kalamunda Libraries, during normal opening hours. Electronic copies of the local laws can be viewed on the City's website at www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au. Submissions may be made to the following:
Submissions close 5pm Friday 17 July 2026
FAQs
What is a local law?
A local law is legislation made by local governments to deal with things a local government is required to regulate.
Is the City allowed to have local laws?
Yes, the Local Government Act 1995 and other acts of Parliament give any local government the power to make a local law.
Can the City make whatever local law it likes?
No. Local law making by local governments is subject to the authority of State Parliament and a dedicated Parliamentary committee that reviews all local laws made by local governments. If a local law made by a local government is beyond lawful power or does not have an Act of Parliament to enable it, the Parliamentary committee can recommend to Parliament it be struck out.
Why did the City give public notice for the review of these local laws?
It is a requirement of the Local Government Act 1995 to do so.
Why do we need to review these local laws?
These local laws have not been reviewed since they came into effect. If they aren't reviewed by the end of this year, they will be repealed.
What does a 'local law review' actually mean?
In simple terms, the Council needs to assess if it is satisfied with the local laws as they are, or decide to make changes to them.
Will the local laws be changed?
Amending or changing these local laws is not part of the review process. If the Council decides one or more of them need changing, then this will be a separate, future process.
How does this affect me?
The review process for these local laws will affect no one. It is primarily an administrative exercise because the local laws are already in force and have been for a number of years.
Can I have a say on the review of the local laws?
Yes you can. Public comment is open until 17 July 2026.
What happens after the public comment period?
The Council will need to consider any public submissions, and then decide whether to make the local law. If the Council decides to make the local law, it will then be published in the Government Gazette and comes into force 14 days after the day it is published.