Variation to Prohibited Burning Time Bush Fires Act 1954

Published on Friday, 12 April 2024 at 7:21:10 PM

Section 17(7) and (78) of the Bush Fires 1954, enables a Local government to vary the Prohibited Burning Period under the Act due to seasonal conditions by periods not exceeding 14 days. The "Prohibited Burning Time" for the Shire of Murray has been extended for a period of fourteen (14) days from 00.01 hours on Monday 29 April 2024 through until 23.59 hours on Sunday 12 May 2024. This means that the Restricted Burning Times within the district will commence from 00.01 hours on Monday 13 May 2024.

David Bolt - Shire President

Robert Wilson - Chief Bush Fire Control Officer