New Local Laws in effect
We put our Local Laws under the microscope to ensure our regulations consider the contemporary needs, expectations and lifestyles of our communities.
On 8 November 2023, Council considered and made 13 Local Laws that would replace or amend the Local Laws in place at that time. The 13 new local laws took effect from 8 December 2023, with a notice published in the Queensland Government Gazette and on Council's website.
The new Local Laws include:
- Alteration of Public Land Local Law 2023
- Animal Management Local Law 2023 and Animal Management Subordinate Local Law 2023
- Bathing Reserves Local Law 2023 and Bathing Reserves Subordinate Local Law 2023
- Commercial Use of Public Land and Roads Local Law 2023
- Camping on Public Land Local Law 2023
- Cemeteries Local Law 2023 and Cemeteries Subordinate Local Law 2023
- Events Local Law 2023
- Community Standards for Private Land Local Law 2023 and Community Standards for Private Land Subordinate Local Law 2023
- Community Standards for Public Land and Roads Local Law 2023 and Community Standards for Public Land and Roads Subordinate Local Law 2023
- Parking Local Law 2023 and Parking Subordinate Local Law 2023
- Signs Local Law 2023
- Temporary Homes Local Law 2023 and Temporary Homes Subordinate Local Law 2023
- Amendment Local Law No. 1 (Moreton Bay Regional Council Local Law No. 7 (Waste Management) 2018) 2023.
The Election Signs Local Law was made in 2019 and has not formed part of the Local Laws Review Project. A minor amendment was made in November 2023 that relates to the application of the law to State controlled roads. Read more about this amendment in the Council General Minutes from 22 November 2023.
Community input influenced outcomes
To ensure our new laws were fit-for-purpose and better reflect the needs and lifestyles of the residents of City of Moreton Bay, we invited community and stakeholder feedback throughout the Local Laws Review project. Between March 2021 and June 2023, across three phases of engagement, we received 21,000+ responses from stakeholders and community members. This incredible amount of input from you helped us draft and then refine the proposed Local Laws. We want to again thank everyone who participated in the process - it wouldn't have been possible without you. Read the Communication and Engagement Summary Report.
Local Law still under review
The proposed Maintenance of Works in Waterway Areas Local Law 2023 and Maintenance of Works in Waterway Areas Subordinate Local Law 2023 have not been finalised. We are spending more time considering in detail community feedback and specific issues raised during consultation. Find out more about the proposed laws for Maintenance of Works in Waterway Areas.
