Local laws and permits

Towong Shire residents and visitors should be aware of local laws and activities requiring a permit.

Local laws

Towong Shire Council has the power to make local laws under Section 71 of the Local Government Act 2020:

A Council may make local laws for or with respect to any act, matter or thing in respect of which the Council has a function or power under this Act or any other Act.

View our local laws

Permits

Permits are required for a number of activities within the Shire including (but not limited to):

lighting a fire/burning off during safe periods
busking
advertising signs and 'A' frames
droving livestock
grazing livestock
private access to public land.

If you're not sure whether you need a permit, contact our Local Laws Officer on 1300 365 222 or info@towong.vic.gov.au.

Download application form

Holding an event?

If you would like to hold an event in Towong Shire, please complete the Event Management Plan and submit it with your permit application.

Download event management plan

Event Management Plan (PDF, 779.4KB)