Local Government Act 1995 Bush Fires Act 1954

Published on Wednesday, 24 April 2024 at 6:00:00 AM

It is hereby advised for public notification that the Council of the Shire of Murray resolved at its meeting held on Thursday 21 March 2024 to make the Shire of Murray Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2024 (Local Law) in accordance with section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995.

The purpose of the local law is to make provisions about the establishment, organisation, maintenance, administration and funding of bush fire brigades.

The effect of the local law is that bush fire brigades will be organised and managed to comply with the provisions of the local law.

The Local Law was advertised in the Government Gazette on 22 April 2024, and will come into operation on Tuesday 7 May 2024.

The Local Law is available on the Shire of Murray website and copies of the Local Law can be viewed or obtained from the Shire of Murray Administration Centre at 1915 Pinjarra Road, Pinjarra.

Dean Unsworth

Chief Executive Officer