The Local Government Act 2020 provides for Council to make local laws which remain in effect for a
period of ten years, unless revoked sooner by Council. Council is proposing to make Community
Amenity Local Law 2026 to replace the current Community Amenity Local Law No.2 2016.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 73 of the Local Government Act 2020
that at its meeting on 25 May 2026, Latrobe City Council resolved to release the proposed
Community Amenity Local Law 2026 for public submissions.
The purpose of this Local Law is to provide for:
(a) the peace, order and good government of the municipal district
(b) a safe and healthy environment so that the community within the municipal district
can enjoy a quality of life that meets its general expectations
(c) fair access and use of Council and community assets and to prescribe measures to
protect those assets
(d) the prevention and suppression of nuisances which may adversely affect the
enjoyment of life within the municipal district or the health, safety and welfare of
persons within the municipal district;
(e) the prohibition, regulation and control of activities which may be dangerous or unsafe
or detrimental to a person's health, the amenity of the municipal district or the
environment
(f) prescribed requirements for the administration and enforcement of the Local Law.
A copy of the proposed Local Law may be obtained by calling 1300 367 700, or from Council Service Centres:
- Corporate Headquarters, 141 Commercial Road Morwell (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
- Churchill Service Centre, 9-11 Philip Parade, Churchill (Mondays and Fridays 8.30am to
5.15pm). - Moe Service Centre, 1-19 George Street, Moe (Monday to Friday 8.15am to 5.15pm).
- Traralgon Service Centre, 34-38 Kay Street, Traralgon (Monday to Friday 8.30am to
5.15pm).
The document may be accessed also on Council’s website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au
Any person who wishes to make a submission to the proposed local law must lodge the submission
in writing addressed to Local Law Review, Latrobe City Council, PO Box 264, Morwell 3840, or
online via Council’s website https://yoursay.latrobe.vic.gov.au/localaw
Submissions will be received until 22 June 2026. Please note, that unless a submitter advises
Council to the contrary, the submission will be made available to the public.
Council, in accordance with Section 73 of the Local Government Act 2020, will consider all written
submissions received within the prescribed time.