Local laws

Under the City of Brisbane Act 2010, Brisbane City Council may make and enforce any local law that is necessary or convenient for the local governance of Brisbane. 

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View and download each of Council’s local laws and subordinate local laws.

View the register of Local Laws, search the Local Laws Database and view public notices for any new local laws. Also view any new or proposed local laws.

Council has the authority to make and enforce local laws and also has the responsibility to enforce some state government laws. Learn about the process.

The Public Land and Council Assets Local Law 2014 regulates activities and works on Council land and assets.

The Health, Safety and Amenity Local Law regulates activities including backyard burning, rubbish bin standards, camping on roads and more.

Council monitors the standard of operations in food premises that provide footpath dining. Read more about footpath dining regulations.

Council is responsible for permitting and regulating outdoor advertising signs in Brisbane. Find out about the Advertising Devices Local Law 2021.

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