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Legislative Framework

As well as the Local Government Act 1993, other pieces of Tasmanian legislation have a significant impact on the operation and activities of councils.

These can also be accessed through the Tasmanian legislation website or below.

Under the Local Government Act 1993, councils can make by-laws about their functions and powers under any legislation.

There is also Commonwealth legislation that is relevant to Tasmanian councils.

Other pieces of Tasmanian legislation include:

Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993
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Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994
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Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal Act 1993
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Local Government (Building and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993
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Building Act 2000
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Dog Control Act 2000
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Public Health Act 1997
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Local Government (Highways) Act 1982
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Roads and Jetties Act 1935
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Traffic Act 1925
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Water Management Act 1999
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Right to Information Act 2009
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Local Government (General) Regulations
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Local Government Meeting Procedures Regulations
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Local Government (Content of Plans and Strategies) Order 2014
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Local Government (Management Indicators) Order 2014
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Local Government (Audit Panels) Order 2014
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Water and Sewerage Corporation Act 2012
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