🏛️ Delegated Legislation Committee (2025 - current)

The WA Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation recommends disallowing the City of Stirling Shopping Trolleys Local Law 2026. The Committee found the local law exceeded the City's power by attempting to authorise impounding trolleys on private property, which is inconsistent with the Local Government Act 1995. Additionally, the law failed to prescribe offences for infringement notices, rendering it unenforceable via modified penalties. The City repeatedly declined to amend the law despi

The Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation's 2025 annual report reviews 264 instruments, including regulations and local laws. It highlights issues such as drafting errors, instruments exceeding delegated power, and cat containment provisions in local laws. The Committee made recommendations, including disallowing certain local laws and requesting the repeal of an invalid one.

The WA Delegated Legislation Committee recommends disallowing the Shire of Pingelly's 'Save the Numbats Local Law 2025' due to inconsistencies with the Cat Act 2011. The law contains provisions exceeding the Act's scope, particularly regarding cat containment and responsibilities of cat 'keepers'. The Shire's lack of response to the Committee's concerns further prompted the recommendation.

The WA Delegated Legislation Committee recommends disallowing the City of Bayswater's Keeping and Control of Cats Amendment Local Law 2024. The Committee finds the law inconsistent with the Cat Act 2011, exceeding its scope and attempting to circumvent previous committee processes regarding cat control in public places and containment generally.