Background
The City of Cockburn Bush Fire Brigades Local Law prescribes how a local government establishes, manages, and regulates its volunteer Bush Fire Brigades. This includes the process for forming and naming the brigade and defining its area, dissolving or merging brigades, defining the structure, roles, and responsibilities of officers within the brigades, and regulating operations and governance including meetings, decision making processes, and reporting requirements.
The City had previously developed and gazetted the Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2025. The Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (JSCDL) has requested a minor adjustment and as such, the City has created an amendment local law. The purpose of the proposed Amendment Local Law is to amend the Bush Fire Brigades Local Law by replacing subclauses (1) and (2) of clause 3.5. The effect of the proposed Amendment Local Law is that the principal Bush Fire Brigades Local Law is amended.
We are providing our community an opportunity to have their say before the amendment is finalised. Together, we can ensure that our local laws are fair, effective, and responsive to the people they serve.
Have your say
Share your thoughts. Feedback closes 4pm, Friday 3 July 2026.
Complete the survey below.
Contact us for a hardcopy survey and return it to:
Email: [email protected]
Post: City of Cockburn. PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC WA 6965
Contact the City via 08 9411 3444 or [email protected] if you would like to discuss the Bush Fire Brigades Amendment Local Law 2026 with a staff member.
A copy of these local laws may be inspected or obtained at:
- The City of Cockburn Administration Centre, corner of Rockingham Road and Coleville Crescent, Spearwood, between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
- City of Cockburn libraries located at Spearwood, Coolbellup, and Success during normal library hours
- On the City’s website at www.cockburn.wa.gov.au
Read the Frequently Asked Questions on the Local Laws page or call 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected]
