Learn about changes to Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act
This Bill implements the amendments developed during the review of the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 (“LNLC Act”), following an extensive consultation process.
The LGA has worked closely with councils and the EPA, advocating to improve the mechanisms within the Act to enable councils to better manage and respond to nuisance and litter issues in their communities.
What changes are outlined in the Bill?
The amendment Bill features reforms across numerous aspects of the LNLC Act.
These include:
- improved cost recovery mechanisms for local government
- provisions to improve the management and collection of abandoned shopping trolleys
- increased expiation fees to improve deterrence
- more efficient processes for the assessment and issuing of exemptions
- the inclusion of an offence to install an air conditioner or a light in a place where it causes local nuisance
- the addition of a general duty for business owners to prevent or minimise litter resulting from their business, including from stormwater management systems
- improved delineation of responsibility between councils and the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner for the regulation of different types of nuisance occurring on premises licensed under the Liquor Licensing Act 1997.
What input has local government had into these changes?
Since the review commenced in 2019, the LGA has undertaken significant consultation with councils and provided opportunities to give input into the review through:
- attendance at information sessions and forums
- participation in the local government LNLC Act review working group
- written feedback and comments to inform LGA submissions to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
For a more in-depth timeline of LGA activities in relation to this review, please visit the LGA Members webpage.
Register now to learn more about LNLC Act amendments
To bring councils up to speed with the changes to the LNLC Act, the LGA and Environment Protection Authority (EPA) are hosting an information session on Tuesday, 12 March.
EPA Manager – Policy and Legislation Steven Mudge will guide council staff through the amendments and answer any questions you may have.
This session will be held in-person at LG House from 2:00 – 3:00 pm, with the option to also attend online.
More information will be distributed in due course, but we encourage you to register your attendance as soon as possible.