Adoption of Local Laws

Published on Monday, 15 September 2025 at 12:50:00 PM

Pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of Esperance has resolved to adopt the following local laws;

Health Local Law 2025

The purpose of the Health Local Law is to provide benefit to the district by enabling greater regulation and control of public health within the Shire of Esperance.

The effect of the Health Local Law is to protect public health, prevent disease, ensure safety and promote health and wellbeing within the Shire of Esperance.

Waste Local Law 2025

The purpose of the Waste Local Law is to promote sustainability encouraging reuse, recycling and compositing initiatives aimed at minimising waste to landfill and regulating hazardous waste disposal.

The effect of the Waste Local Law is to administer sustainable waste and recycling services for the community.

Copies of these Local Laws can be obtained from the Shire of Esperance Administration Office, Windich Street Esperance, between the hours of 8.30am and 4.45pm, Monday to Friday, or from the Shire of Esperance website, www.esperance.wa.gov.au

This local law was gazetted on 15 September 2025 and will come into operation on 29 September 2025.

Shane Burge

Chief Executive Officer