We’re proposing a change to the Community Amenity Local Law. This change would give us clearer instructions on how to respond to camps on Council land when they affect the community’s safety, wellbeing, or enjoyment of the area.

The amendment and its associated procedure guide lay out a pathway of actions for our staff to take to help support the people living within these encampments while maintaining public amenity. These actions include connecting people with existing supports, offering assistance on site and exploring non‑punitive options wherever possible.

If required, the amendment would also allow authorised Council staff members to remove equipment from these encampments as a last resort after all other options have been tried.

We invite community members to read the draft amendment and share your views. Your feedback will help inform whether we go ahead with the proposed changes.

You can share your thoughts by completing this survey before 11.59pm on Sunday 29 March 2026. If you would like to receive a paper survey, or to talk to the team in your language please contact us using the contact details on this page.

Before completing your feedback, you will need to register using this link or login using your existing profile. This will help us make sure that community members are only providing feedback to this consultation once

If you have questions, you can also register to attend an online information session on the amendment using the link below:

If you have any additional requirements to participate, please contact us directly at 03 9209 6777.