Bushfire Risk Reduction Notice

Overview

A Bushfire Risk Reduction Notice (BFN) is one of the ways local governments can help the community to reduce risk and be more prepared for bushfires.

Under Section 33 of the Bush Fires Act 1954, local governments can require a landowner or occupier to: maintain a fire-break, take other actions with respect to anything upon the land that is likely to be conductive to the outbreak, spread or extension of a bushfire.

The new BFN is the City’s most significantly changed notice for over 10 years and has been reworked to try and achieve clearer, simplified messaging. In May 2024 the Busselton Council adopted the new Bushfire Risk Reduction Notice at an Ordinary Council Meeting and will come into effect 15 November 2024. The new notice hopes to ensure a balanced approach to the mitigation of bushfire risks and has been developed through extensive community consultation and the collaboration of a community working group comprising of over 30 stakeholders.

Bushfire Risk Reduction Notice

Key Dates

Property Maintenance Period: 15 November 2024 – 30 April 2025

Book an inspection appointment with City Rangers by 15 October 2024

Apply for a variation to the requirements by 15 October 2024

Inspections conducted by the City from 15 November 2024

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