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There are no fire restrictions on burning until 1 November 2025. However, if the Fire Danger Rating is High or above and/or a Total Fire Ban has been put in place then no burning is permitted. 

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Appeal an Infringement

Important Information about Infringements

Please be aware of the following regarding infringement notices:

Payment Deadline

Parking and cat/dog infringement notices must be paid within 28 days from the date they are issued, while bushfire infringement notices must be paid within 21 days from the date of issue.

Failure to Pay or Nominate a Driver

If you do not make a payment or nominate a driver (for parking infringements), a final demand notice will be sent. This will include additional penalties. 

Please note: You cannot nominate a driver once the final demand has been issued.

Escalation to Fines Enforcement Registry

If payment is still not received after the final demand, the matter will be referred to the Fines Enforcement Registry for cost recovery. This may result in further penalties and could include the automatic suspension of your driver’s licence.

Holiday Period Delays

During the Christmas and New Year period, infringement appeals may take up to 21 business days to process. If you haven’t received a response within that timeframe, please contact us on 9729 0300.

Make an Appeal

You may request a review of the infringement by lodging a written objection to the decision to issue the infringement notice, in accordance with the relevant provision of the applicable Local Law or State Act

The review must detail the circumstances and include your full name, address and infringement number.

Written objections can be submitted to:  

Shire of Harvey

PO Box 500

Harvey WA 6220

or emailed to:

shire@harvey.wa.gov.au

Appeal a parking infringement

If you are found to be in breach of the Shire’s Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law, you may receive an infringement notice (parking fine).

Requesting a Review

We understand that sometimes there may be valid reasons for a parking breach. You have the right to request a review of your infringement if you believe there were mitigating circumstances.

You must submit supporting evidence with your appeal. This may include medical certificates, mechanic reports, receipts or financial information.

Grounds Not Accepted for Appeal

Please note that a parking infringement will not be withdrawn if the only reason for your appeal is one of the following:

  • No legal parking was available
  • You were unaware of the law (e.g., parking on a footpath without signage)
  • You were unfamiliar with the area
  • You were making or receiving a phone call
  • You parked in a bay not designated for your vehicle type
  • You were late due to an appointment, meeting, or delayed/cancelled transport

If You Weren’t the Driver

If you were not the driver at the time of the alleged offence, you must complete a Statutory Declaration to identify the person responsible for the vehicle.

This declaration must be submitted to the Shire within 28 days of the date of the offence.

Appeal a cat/dog infringement

If you are found to be in breach of the Dog Act 1976 or Cat Act 2011, you may be issued with an Infringement Notice.

Requesting a Review

If you believe the fine was issued in error, you may request a review of the infringement.

  • All requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Please ensure you provide any relevant supporting information or evidence when submitting your appeal.

Important: Infringements will not be withdrawn if your only reason for appeal is that you were unaware of the law.

For more details about responsible animal ownership in the Shire of Harvey, please visit our Dog Owner Responsibilities or Cat Owner Responsibilities pages. 

Appeal a bushfire infringement

All owners of land within the Shire of Harvey are required to carry out fire prevention work in accordance with the requirements of the Firebreak Notice, on or before 30 November and to be maintained until 15 May.

The penalty for failing to comply with the Firebreak Notice is a fine not exceeding $5,000 and a person in default is also liable, whether prosecuted or not, to pay the costs of performing the work directed by this Notice if it is not carried out by the owner and/or occupier by the date required by this Notice.

Requesting a Review

If you believe the fine was issued in error, you may request a review of the infringement.

  • All requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Please ensure you provide any relevant supporting information or evidence when submitting your appeal.

Important: Infringements will not be withdrawn if your only reason for appeal is that you were unaware of the law.

For more information, please refer to the Firebreaks page. 

More information and contacts

For more information on cat registration, please contact us.

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