Local laws and permits
Local councils are responsible for establishing and enforcing laws, licences and permits for specific to your area and neighbourhood.
These regulations are important to keep our communities healthy and safe. They support residents, business owners and visitors.
Local laws are also known as by-laws. The types of by-laws enforced by councils can include:
- road management for a specific council area
- dog and cat management
- construction, design and placement of moveable signs.
Council licences and permits are different for each area. They can include:
- busking permits
- residents or visitor parking permits
- accessible parking permits
- mobile food vendor permits
- media production or filming permits
- on-street advertising permits
- planning and building permits
- liquor licences for small venues intending to serve alcohol.
Learn more about your local council’s laws, licences and permits on your council website. Use find your council to view their contact details.