The Shire of Augusta Margaret River will enter a Prohibited Burning Period from 12.01am Tuesday 23 December 2025.
 
Campfires, firepits and the burning of garden refuse piles are NOT allowed at any time or in any location.

Permits to Burn are cancelled.

Liquor licensing

DescriptionGST Inclusive2025-26 Fee
Section 39 CertificateNo$187.00

Wastewater

Treatment of Sewage and Disposal of Effluent and Liquid Waste Regulations 1975

DescriptionGST Inclusive2025-26 Fee
Wastewater – application and approvalNo$118.00
Wastewater – inspection of installation and issue of permit to useNo$118.00
Wastewater – local government reportNo$180.00
Wastewater – additional inspectionYes$98.00

Miscellaneous assessment and searches

DescriptionGST Inclusive2025-26 Fee
Copy and search fee (food sampling results / septic plans)No$62.00
Environmental health miscellaneous assessment and reports on request (per report)No$192.00
Lodging house application / renewalNo$250.00

Food businesses

DescriptionGST Inclusive2025-26 Fee
Food business registration and notificationNo$128.00
Food business notification (community group, charity organisation)NoNo Fee
Food business registration annual compliance fee (high risk)No$332.00
Food business registration annual compliance fee (medium risk)No$270.00
Food business registration annual compliance fee (low risk)No$171.00
Food business registration annual compliance fee (multiple food premises)No$530.00
Food business registration annual compliance fee (medium risk family day care)No$168.00
Food business registration annual compliance fee – cellar doorNo$86.00
Food business follow-up inspection fee (per hour)No$98.00
Infringement notice (modified penalty)No$150 – $1,000

Public buildings

DescriptionGST Inclusive2025-26 Fee
Public building – approval / variation > 0 to 999 people (maximum fee $832)No$182.00
Public building – approval / variation > 1,000 to 2,999 peopleNo$359.00
Public building – approval / variation > 3,000 to 4,999 peopleNo$517.00
Public building – approval / variation > 5,000 peopleNo$790.00
Public building inspection fee (per hour, including events)No$98.00

Noise

DescriptionGST Inclusive2025-26 Fee
Application fee for approval of a noise management plan for a motor sport venue (Reg 16AA)No$500.00
Application fee for approval of a noise management plan for a shooting venue (Reg 16BA)No$500.00
Application fee for approval of a noise management plan for specified works (Reg 14A)No$500.00
Application fee for approval of out-of-hours construction works (Reg 13)Yes$124.00
Application fee for approval of a non-complying sporting, cultural and entertainment event (Reg 18)No$1,000.00
Reg 18 non-complying event approval – additional fee for late applications (received within 59 days of the event)No$1,250.00
Noise monitoring (per hour)No$120.00
Noise monitoring (per hour) – private parties and organisationsNo$120.00
Hire of sound meter (per use)Yes$235.00

Skin penetration

DescriptionGST Inclusive2025-26 Fee
Skin penetration establishment notification feeYes$118.00
Skin penetration follow-up inspection fee (min fee – per hour)No$98.00

Water sampling

DescriptionGST Inclusive2025-26 Fee
Aquatic facilities water sampling (per month)No$49.00
Water sampling – up to 3 outletsNo$100.00
Water sampling – testing of recycled water qualityYes$220.00
Private water sampling – additional outlets (per outlet)No$12.00

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