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We may consider withdrawing a fine or penalty notice. However, we require supporting documentation that shows something unexpected has occurred.

To have an infringement (fine or penalty notice) assessed, you need to provide verifiable and independent supporting documentation to support your request.

Your application for review is unlikely to succeed if you have previously received an official warning for the same or a similar offence.

Alternatively you may request an internal review undertaken by Fines Victoria.

Grounds for appeal

To make a valid application for appeal you must establish and nominate at least one ground of review. You must be able to provide proof that your circumstances meet the criteria as set out below.

Contrary to law

The contrary to law ground can be used if a person believes that the decision to serve the infringement notice was unlawful. For example, this may arise where:

the infringement notice is not valid (for instance, it is incomplete, or it does not otherwise comply with the formal legal requirements for an infringement notice), or
an infringement officer has acted unlawfully, unfairly, improperly, or beyond their authority in taking that action or decision.
Note that the examples in this section are not exhaustive.

Evidentiary requirements

Applications for internal review that are made on the ground of contrary to law should (where appropriate) be accompanied with supporting evidence. This may include photographs of parking signage, witness statements or other evidence that goes to establishing facts.

Possible outcomes

For applications made on the grounds of contrary to law, the following options are available to the applicant if the application is refused:

pay the infringement and any prescribed costs by the due date
where an infringement offence involves additional steps and the enforcement agency confirms the decision, the applicant must pay the infringement and perform all the additional steps by either the end of the period specified in the infringement notice or within 14 days after the applicant has been sent advice of the outcome of the review
apply to the enforcement agency for a payment plan
apply to the Director, Fines Victoria for a payment arrangement
elect to have the matter heard in Court (Magistrates’ or Children’s Court)
make an application to the Director, Fines Victoria under the Family Violence Scheme, or
if the person is eligible, an accredited organisation may apply to the Director, Fines Victoria for a Work and Development Permit on behalf of the applicant.

Mistake of identity

The mistake of identity ground is intended to apply where a person claims that they were not the person who committed the infringement offence.

Examples could include where the person claims:

they are not the person named on the infringement notice
they were not in the location at the time of the offence and therefore could not have committed the offence
they have had their identity stolen.

This ground is not available in circumstances where the operator of a vehicle has been served with a traffic or parking infringement notice and they allege that they are not liable for the offence and cannot reasonably ascertain the identity of the person who was responsible for the offence. Such circumstances should be more appropriately addressed by lodging an unknown user nomination statement.

Evidentiary requirements

Applications for internal review on the ground of mistaken identity should (where appropriate) be accompanied by supporting evidence. Examples of supporting evidence for mistake of identity include the applicant’s birth certificate, driver’s licence or passport which shows:

a different person than the one who received the infringement notice in the applicant’s name, or
evidence that the applicant could not have committed the conduct because they could not have been in the relevant location.

Possible outcomes

An enforcement agency may make the following decision on reviewing an application for internal review based on the grounds of mistake of identity:

confirm the decision to serve an infringement notice
withdraw the infringement notice and serve an official warning
withdraw the infringement notice
withdraw the infringement notice and refer the matter to Court (Magistrates’ or Children’s Court, as applicable)
in the case of an infringement offence involving additional steps, alter or vary those steps provided the alteration or variation is consistent with the Act or other instrument establishing the offence
waive all or any prescribed costs, or
approve a payment plan.

In some cases, it may be appropriate to do a combination of the actions above, in so far as that is possible.

If the application is refused

For applications made on the grounds of mistake of identity, the following options are available to the applicant if the application is refused:

pay the infringement and any prescribed costs by the due date
where an infringement offence involves additional steps and the enforcement agency confirms the decision, the applicant must pay the infringement and perform all the additional steps by either the end of the period specified in the infringement notice or within 14 days after the applicant has been sent advice of the outcome of the review
apply to the enforcement agency for a payment plan
apply to the Director, Fines Victoria for a payment arrangement
elect to have the matter heard in Court (Magistrates’ or Children’s Court, as applicable)
make an application to the Director, Fines Victoria under the Family Violence Scheme, or
if the person is eligible, an accredited organisation may apply to the Director, Fines Victoria for a Work and Development Permit on behalf of the applicant.

Special circumstances

An applicant may lodge an internal review application on the ground that special circumstances apply to them.

This provision of the Infringements Act is designed to divert those with special circumstances from the infringements system at the earliest opportunity. This category was introduced in 2006 as:

‘A ground for seeking a review of a notice (is) that the person has ‘special circumstances’ that affected the behaviour at the time of the offence. This is a critical change to filter the vulnerable in the community out of the infringements system. People with special circumstances are disproportionately, and often irrevocably, caught up in the system...’

There are several categories of ‘special circumstances’ as defined in the legislation – further detail on those categories and the evidence which may be required to rely on each category is set out below. “Special circumstances” is practically and conceptually distinct from “exceptional circumstances”, discussed in Exceptional circumstances of these Guidelines.

Please find below the recent legislative changes to the category of Special Circumstances.

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Special circumstances categories

The Infringements Act defines special circumstances in relation to a person as:

a mental or intellectual disability, disorder, disease or illness where the disability, disorder, disease or illness contributes to the person having a significantly reduced capacity —

(i) to understand that conduct constitutes an offence; or
(ii) to control conduct that constitutes an offence; or
a serious addiction to drugs, alcohol or a volatile substance within the meaning of section 57 of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 where the serious addiction contributes to the person having a significantly reduced capacity —

(i) to understand that conduct constitutes an offence; or
(ii) to control conduct which constitutes an offence; or
homelessness determined in accordance with the prescribed criteria (if any) where the homelessness contributes to the person having a significantly reduced capacity to control conduct which constitutes an offence; or
family violence within the meaning of section 5 of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (External link) where the person is a victim of family violence and family violence contributes to the person having a significantly reduced capacity to control conduct which constitutes the offence
circumstances experienced by the person that

(i) are long-term in nature; and
(ii) make it impracticable for the person to pay the infringement penalty and any applicable fees or otherwise deal with the infringement notice under this Act or the Fines Reform Act 2014 (External link); and
(iii) do not solely or predominantly relate to the person's financial circumstances.

These definitions are expanded upon below.

Mental disability, disorder, disease or illness

In accordance with section 4 of the Mental Health Act 2014 and the definition of ‘disability’ contained in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) a mental disability, disorder, or disease or illness means a diagnosed medical condition that is characterised by a disturbance of thought, mood, perception, or memory. This may include:

a total or partial loss of a person’s mental functions, or
a disorder, disease or illness that affects a person’s thought processes, perception of reality, emotions, or judgement, or that results in disturbed behaviour.

Examples of mental illnesses include, but are not limited to:

bipolar disorder
depression and anxiety
psychosis
schizophrenia
severe mood disorder
antisocial personality disorder
borderline personality disorder
post-traumatic stress disorder, and
attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.

Intellectual disability, disorder, or disease

In accordance with the definitions of ‘disability’ and ‘intellectual disability’ in section 3 of the Disability Act 2006 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth), an intellectual disability, disorder or disease means a disorder or malfunction that results in a person learning differently to a person without the disorder or malfunction. This includes:

the coexistence of significant sub-average general intellectual functioning and significant deficits in adaptive behaviour, which became manifest before the age of 18 years, or
cognitive impairment, including a neurological condition or acquired brain injury, or a combination of both, which:
is, or is likely to be, permanent, and
causes a substantially reduced capacity in at least one of the areas of self-care, self-management, or mobility.[46]

Examples of cognitive or intellectual disabilities include, but are not limited to:

autism spectrum disorder
dementia
motor neurone disease
Parkinson’s disease
stroke
Huntington’s disease, and
acquired brain injury.

Serious addiction to drugs, alcohol or volatile substance

A person is considered to have a serious addiction to drugs, alcohol or volatile substances if that person has a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by three (or more) of the following, occurring any time in the same 12-month period:

tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
a need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication or the desired effect, or
markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance.
withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following:
the characteristic withdrawal syndrome for the substance, or
the same (or closely related) substance is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
the substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than intended.
there is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use.
a great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance, use the substance, or recover from its effects.
important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use.
the substance use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance (for example, current cocaine use despite recognition of cocaine-induced depression or continued drinking despite recognition that an ulcer was made worse by alcohol consumption).

Volatile substance – definition

Section 57 of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 defines volatile substances as:

plastic solvent
adhesive cement
cleaning agent
glue
dope
nail polish remover
lighter fluid
gasoline
any other volatile product derived from petroleum, paint thinner, lacquer thinner, aerosol propellant, or anaesthetic gas, and
any substance declared volatile by the Governor in Council from time to time.

Homelessness

The criteria for determining if a person is homeless is prescribed by the Infringements Regulations.

A person is considered homeless if they —

are living in crisis accommodation, or
are living in transitional accommodation, or
are living in any other accommodation provided under the Supported Accommodation Assistance Act 1994 (Cth), or
have inadequate access to safe and secure housing as defined in section 4 of the Supported Accommodation Assistance Act 1994 (Cth).

Common examples include where a person is:

without conventional accommodation, for instance, sleeping in parks or on the street, squatting, living in cars or in improvised dwellings
moving from one form of temporary accommodation to another for example, refuges, emergency hostel accommodation, or temporary space in the homes of family and friends
living in temporary accommodation because of unsafe living conditions (such as family violence) or inability to afford other housing
living in a caravan park due to their inability to access other accommodation, or
living in boarding houses on a medium to long-term basis.

Family violence

The definition of special circumstances includes a person who is a victim of family violence within the meaning of section 5 of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (FVPA).

‘Family violence’ is:

(a) behaviour by a person towards a family member of that person if that behaviour:

(i) is physically or sexually abusive
(ii) is emotionally or psychologically abusive
(iii) is economically abusive
(iv) is threatening
(v) is coercive
(vi) in any other way controls or dominates the family member and causes that family member to feel fear for the safety or wellbeing of that family member or another person, or

(b) causes a child to hear or witness, or otherwise be exposed to the effects of, behaviour referred to in paragraph (a).

‘Family violence’ also includes the following behaviour:

assaulting or causing personal injury to a family member or threatening to do so
sexually assaulting a family member or engaging in another form of sexually coercive behaviour or threatening to engage in such behaviour
intentionally damaging a family member’s property, or threatening to do so
unlawfully depriving a family member of the family member’s liberty, or threatening to do so, or
causing or threatening to cause the death of, or injury to, an animal, whether or not the animal belongs to the family member to whom the behaviour is directed so as to control, dominate or coerce the family member.

Behaviour may constitute family violence even if the behaviour would not constitute a criminal offence.

The Royal Commission into Family Violence report,[49] tabled in Parliament on 30 March 2016, recognised the difficulties faced by victims within the infringements framework and considered that there are a range of car-related debt issues that arise in circumstances of family violence.

In making recommendations 112 and 113, the Royal Commission considered that family violence arose in circumstances where:

victims committed infringement offences (including parking and traffic offences) while experiencing family violence (for example, escaping violence), or
perpetrators of family violence incurred infringements while driving a vehicle registered in the victim’s name and the victim was unable to nominate due to safety fears.

Long term condition/circumstances making it impracticable to deal with the fine

A person will be considered to have conditions or circumstances which are long term in nature and which make it impracticable for them to pay or otherwise deal with the fine in a very narrow category of cases.

This sub-ground of ‘special circumstances’ is intended to apply only to a very small cohort of fine recipients who have long-term and extremely serious circumstances that:

may not have been present at the time of offending, and
are particularly disabling or incapacitating in nature, and
result in the person being unable to pay or otherwise deal with their infringement fine.

The legislative test excludes any circumstances that solely or predominantly relate to the person's financial circumstances. The infringements system contains other mechanisms for dealing with financial hardship, including payment plans, payment arrangements and the work and development permit scheme.

Examples include but are not limited to:

a person undergoing long term involuntary mental health care, for example a Community Treatment Order or a period of involuntary inpatient treatment, that makes them unable to attend courses, treatment, or counselling, or to pay
a person with a severe physical or intellectual disability that makes them unable to attend courses, treatment, or counselling, or to pay
people who are sleeping rough, isolated and highly transient, and are unlikely to resolve their circumstances in the foreseeable future, and are unable to deal with their fine in any way.

Possible outcomes

An enforcement agency may make the following decision upon reviewing an internal review based on special circumstances:

confirm the decision to serve the infringement notice[56]
withdraw the infringement notice and serve an official warning, or
withdraw the infringement notice.

Enforcement agencies should also note the power under section 17 of the Infringements Act to refer a matter to the Magistrates’ Court. This power must be exercised before the fine is registered with the Director, Fines Victoria (or where it is a non-registerable matter before the expiry of the date for commencing proceedings).

This power does not apply to infringement notices relating to offences to which the provisions listed in section 17(2) apply. The legislation that establishes those offences has separate processes for referring those matters to court.

For infringement notices relating to alleged offences by children, agencies wishing to exercise this power must do so before an enforcement order is issued under Schedule 3 of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (External link) Where the infringement notice matter cannot be registered under that Schedule, the time limit on exercising the power is before the expiry of the period for commencing proceedings in relation to that matter.

If the application is refused

For applications made on the ground of special circumstances, the following options are available to the applicant where a decision maker refuses the application and confirms the infringement:[57]

pay the infringement
apply for a payment plan
apply to the Director, Fines Victoria for a payment arrangement
elect to have the matter heard in Court (Magistrates’ or Children’s Court, as appropriate),
make an application to the Director, Fines Victoria under the Family Violence Scheme, or
if the person is eligible, an accredited organisation may apply to the Director, Fines Victoria for a Work and Development Permit on behalf of the applicant.[58]

If an enforcement agency decides to refuse an application for internal review that has been made on the basis of special circumstances relating to family violence, the notification letter to the applicant should set out all the options available to the applicant, including their ability to apply to the Director, Fines Victoria under the Family Violence Scheme (FVS). See section 6.8: Family Violence Scheme (FVS) for further information about the FVS.

Exceptional circumstances

The exceptional circumstances ground provides decision makers with the discretion to determine whether the infringement is appropriate, taking into account the circumstances in which the offending conduct occurred.

Evidentiary requirements

Applications for internal review made on the grounds of exceptional circumstances should (where appropriate) be accompanied by supporting evidence.

Decision makers can take any matter a reasonable person would consider as relevant information into account.

Examples of supporting evidence could include:

medical evidence from medical practitioners
invoices or receipts
statutory declarations or affidavits
witness statements
photographs
travel documentation
police statements or records.

Possible Outcomes

An enforcement agency may make the following decision after reviewing an application for internal review based on the grounds of exceptional circumstances:

confirm the decision to serve an infringement notice
withdraw the infringement notice and serve an official warning
withdraw the infringement notice
withdraw the infringement notice and refer the matter to Court (Magistrates’ or Children’s Court, as appropriate)
in the case of an infringement offence involving additional steps, alter or vary those steps provided the alteration or variation is consistent with the Act or other instrument establishing the offence
waive all or any prescribed costs, or
approve a payment plan.

In some cases, it may be appropriate to do a combination of the actions above.

Financial hardship

While financial hardship is not a ground for review, enforcement agencies may consider such applications under the exceptional circumstances ground. It is open to enforcement agencies to implement an exceptional circumstances financial hardship policy. Alternatively, where a person is experiencing financial hardship and is unable to pay their outstanding fines, enforcement agencies should assist the applicant, where appropriate, to negotiate a payment plan.

Bankruptcy and Insolvency

A person is responsible for their infringement fine even if they have been declared, or are seeking to be declared, bankrupt. A person who is declared bankrupt retains their rights to deal with the infringement notice including submitting a nomination statement or applying for internal review.

When a company is experiencing financial difficulties, it may be placed into external administration or liquidation. Companies that are in liquidation or under external administration may apply for internal review of their infringement fines.

An enforcement agency may consider a person’s bankruptcy status, or a company’s financial status, as evidence of financial hardship. It is also open to an enforcement agency to include a person’s bankruptcy status or a company’s financial status as a relevant consideration in any internal financial hardship policy that the enforcement agency may choose to implement.

Enforcement agencies should also consider the following:

For individuals: if an individual is experiencing financial hardship and is unable to pay their outstanding fines, enforcement agencies should assist the applicant, where appropriate, to negotiate a payment plan. It will be up to the review officer to decide whether a payment plan is appropriate in a bankrupt person’s particular circumstances.
For companies in liquidation or companies under external administration: enforcement agencies should require that these applications for internal review may only be made by the liquidator or administrator.

Once an insolvent company is deregistered, it ceases to exist, and infringement fines cannot be recovered. Internal review officers should complete an online ASIC search on a company to determine the company’s registration status before processing any application in the name of a company. For more information, visit the ASIC website (External link)

Person unaware

This ground of internal review enables an applicant to lodge an internal review application on the ground that they were unaware of the infringement notice. Service of the notice must not have been by personal service.

An application made on the ground of ‘person unaware’ must:

be made within 14 days of the applicant becoming aware of the infringement notice (a person may evidence the date they became aware of the infringement notice by executing a statutory declaration)
be made in writing
state the grounds on which the decision should be reviewed
provide the applicant’s current address for service, and
may only be made once in relation to any one infringement offence.

Evidentiary requirements

Applications for internal review made on the grounds of person unaware should (where appropriate) be accompanied by supporting evidence. For example, copies of date-stamped passports, boarding passes, removalist invoices and mail theft reports made to Victoria Police.

Possible outcomes - If the application is granted

Where an enforcement agency grants an internal review application on the ground of person unaware, the applicant may:[62]

pay the infringement
apply for a payment plan
apply to the Director, Fines Victoria for a payment arrangement
apply for a review of the decision to serve an infringement offence under section 22(1)(a), (b) or (c) of the Infringements Act
nominate another person for the infringement offence (in the case of traffic or parking offences)
elect to have the matter heard in Court (Magistrates’ or Children’s Court, as appropriate),
make an application to the Director, Fines Victoria under the Family Violence Scheme, or
if the person is eligible, an accredited organisation may apply to the Director, Fines Victoria for a Work and Development Permit on their behalf.[63]

Possible outcomes - If the application is refused

If an application on the ground of person unaware is refused, the applicant must pay the infringement amount and prescribed costs (within 14 days of receiving the refusal notice).[64] The applicant will have the same alternative payment options available to them as are available for other grounds of review (that is, payment plans or arrangements, court referral or work and development permits (if eligible).

Work and Development Permits (WDPs)

The Work and Development Permit (WDP) scheme commenced on 1 July 2017 to provide vulnerable and disadvantaged people with a non-financial option to address their fine debt. The WDP scheme is administered by the Director, Fines Victoria. A WDP allows an eligible person to work off their fine debt by participating in certain activities and treatment. Enforcement agencies are encouraged to promote this scheme to vulnerable community members.

A person must undertake a WDP under the supervision of a sponsor. A sponsor is an organisation or a health practitioner accredited by the Director, Fines Victoria to support the WDP scheme. Only a sponsor may apply to the Director, Fines Victoria for a WDP on behalf of an eligible person.

An organisation or a health practitioner may apply to become a WDP sponsor to assist their clients to deal with their fine debt and to encourage engagement with services. If an eligible person is already engaged with an organisation or a health practitioner that is not yet a WDP sponsor, the organisation or health practitioner can contact the WDP Team to get information about becoming a sponsor (see details below).

Contact information

For more information, visit the Work and development permit scheme page, or contact the WDP team:

Email: WDP@justice.vic.gov.au (External link)

Phone: 1300 323 483

Hours: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Monday to Friday (except public holidays)

Family Violence Scheme (FVS)

The Family Violence Scheme (FVS) is a specialised scheme to support people affected by family violence within the fines system. The scheme is administered by the Director, Fines Victoria. The scheme allows people to apply to Fines Victoria to have their infringement fines withdrawn if family violence substantially contributed to the offence or if it is not safe for them to name the responsible person.

Agencies should inform applicants about the scheme if family violence is mentioned in their application.

To access the Family Violence Scheme, a person must:

have been issued an infringement notice for an offence, and
show they are a victim survivor of family violence, and
how that the family violence substantially contributed to the person not being able to:
- control the conduct that constituted the offence, or
- nominate the driver that committed the offence in a car registered to the victim, or
- reject a nomination.

A person can apply to the Family Violence Scheme at any time from first receiving the fine until:

the fine has been paid, or
a seven-day notice served on the person has expired or been waived, or
particular enforcement action has been taken against them.

Contact information

To help decide if the FVS is a suitable option, a person may wish to seek legal advice from a lawyer or by contacting a local community legal centre via the Federation of Community Legal Centres (External link) or Victoria Legal Aid (External link)

For more information, visit the Work and development permit scheme page, or contact the FVS team:

Email: fvs@justice.vic.gov.au (External link)

Phone: 1300 019 983

Hours: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Monday to Friday (except public holidays)

Check common scenarios

Here are some common scenarios to check if we may or may not withdraw your infringement:

This is your first infringement – can you get off with a warning?
An infringement will not be withdrawn under these circumstances. An honest mistake is not sufficient grounds for the fine to be withdrawn.
Your vehicle broke down
If your car broke down then you can apply for an infringement review, but you will need to supply supporting documentation such as a mechanics or towing or roadside assistance invoice to have your review considered.
You parked in a No Stopping area for only a short period of time
An infringement will not be withdrawn under these circumstances. This includes stopping for any reason including dropping or picking up children from school.
Your parking permit was not displayed correctly
If at the time of the infringement you had a current parking permit then you can apply for an infringement review provided you have not received a warning previously. You will need to supply proof of your parking permit as supporting documentation to have your review considered.
You did not understand or see the sign or understand the road rules
An infringement will not be withdrawn under these circumstances. There is an onus on a driver to understand the road rules.
You were not the driver
An infringement will not be withdrawn under these circumstances, however, you may nominate another driver to have the infringement reissued to the correct person.
You were dealing with a medical emergency
If a medical emergency occurred you will need to supply an official letter from the hospital or doctor confirming you were involved in a medical emergency at the time the fine was issued then you can apply for an infringement review. We will not withdraw fines where medical appointments were delayed or took longer than expected unless it was a medical emergency.
You cannot afford to pay this fine
An infringement will not be withdrawn under these circumstances, however, you may request a payment plan or an extension if you meet the criteria.
You did not register your pet
If your pet is registered with another Victorian Council, you will need to supply proof of registration as supporting documentation in your infringement review application. If you have recently acquired your pet, you will need to supply proof of adoption or ownership. We will not withdraw fines where you were unaware of the need to register your pet, or you did not have time to register your pet.
Your dog escaped from home
We do not withdraw fines where you were unaware your gate/door/fence was open or unsecured, or where your dog dug its way out or escaped through a hole in the fence. If your dog escaped during a home invasion or after it was stolen, you can apply for an infringement review and you will need to supply a police report as supporting documentation.

When can I apply?

You may apply for the review of an infringement up until the date it is determined to be lodged at Court for inaction or non-payment.

How to apply

To apply online, select 'Apply now' to start:

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Or you can download and complete:

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email to manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
post to Manningham City Council, PO Box 1, Doncaster, Victoria 3108 or
drop in at the customer service desk at Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.

How long will the appeal process take?

Once Council has received your completed review application, you will be contacted with the outcome.

Council has 90 days to process and determine the outcome of an appeal, however the timeline at Manningham Council is typically 10-20 business days.

What if your infringement review is not withdrawn?

If you have already been through the infringement review application and have not had your infringement withdrawn you can either:

View your parking infringement photo.

You can view your parking infringement photo online.

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Find out about the Internal Review Guidelines on the Justice and Community Safety website.

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Request a section 173 agreement

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What is a Section 173 Agreement?

An Agreement under Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act (or Section 173 Agreement) is a legal agreement between us and the owners of a property that is registered on a property title. The agreement is entered into as a means of:

Requiring the owner to carry out certain actions in accordance with the conditions of a planning permit.
Placing ongoing obligations on any future owner/s of land where a development has been completed.

We commonly draft agreements as a condition of issuing a permit for the subdivision of land. The conditions include:

An obligation to complete development in accordance with the endorsed plans of an issued development planning permit, that allows for the issuing of a statement of compliance prior to the completion of the development.
Obliging future owners to share maintenance costs and responsibilities for the onsite stormwater detention management system constructed as part of a development.
Any other requirement specified in the conditions of the planning permit.

What kind of requests can you lodge to us?

You can lodge the following requests using the submission tool:

A request for us to draft and lodge a Section 173 Agreement.
A request for us to review and lodge a prepared agreement.
A request to amend or end an existing agreement.

How much does it cost?

The fee will depend on the specific type of request from the list above.

View full list of fees

How to prepare for your request:

You will need the following for each of the request types:

Drafting of a new agreement

If drafting a new agreement, you will need the following:

A full copy of your property title that’s no more than seven days old. You can get a new copy from Landata.
You must get endorsement of all plans from permits associated with this agreement. You will get a prompt to enter endorsement dates for all relevant plans.
If the registered owner is a company, a current ASIC Company Extract produced within the last seven days. The Company Extract must clearly show the registered Australian Company Number (ACN) and all company directors and secretaries. A copy can be obtained from the ASIC website. A free Company Summary will not be accepted.

Review of a prepared agreement

All information required for the drafting of a new agreement, plus:

a draft copy of the prepared agreement in an editable format such as a word document.

Amending or ending an agreement

You should contact us to see if we agree in principle to amend or end the agreement. You will need:

a full copy of the property title, including a digital copy of the existing agreement
a cover letter either requesting an end or specifying changes to the agreement in accordance with s 178(2) of the Planning and Environment Act.

How to lodge your request

Search for your Permit on our Planning Applications Portal to lodge your request.

Requests to end or amend existing agreements may not be available online for agreements registered in relation to permits issued before 2017.

Need help?

How to pay

Pay by invoice (Credit or debit card, BPAY or Post BillPay)

Once a request is received, an invoice will be issued via email for payment of the request. Payment can be made by credit or debit card via our website – or through BPAY or Post BillPay using the details on the invoice.

What happens next?

The process of registering a section 173 Agreement involves several steps, and may take over two months to complete.

For new agreements

We will review all the information given to us to make sure that we have all relevant documentation, including endorsed plans and documents. We will either send an invoice with a fee or ask for more information within three business days.
After receiving payment, we will draft the agreement or review the submitted agreement, making the required changes.
After finishing preparation or review, we will send a digital copy of the agreement to the registered contact person. We will need two printed copies of the agreement, signed by all relevant parties. You will need to give us the two original copies.
We will review the returned agreements to make sure they are signed before an authorised officer signs the agreements.
The agreement will go for formal review and lodgement with Land Use Victoria. The agreement is then registered on title and we will consider all conditions met.

Amending or ending agreements

We will make sure that we have all relevant information and documentation. Then, we will either send you an invoice with a fee, or ask for more information within three business days.
If the agreement affects more than one property, you must give notice about the proposal to the other affected properties in accordance with section 178C of the Planning and Environment Act.
We will then issue a decision to amend or end the agreement. We will send you a formal letter stating you can amend or end the agreement. Your legal representative must lodge and complete an application at Land Use Victoria.

Update your rates details

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Do you need to update your details for your rates notice or direct debit payments? This includes change of address/name, contact details, account details, or change of ownership.

Once you have submitted your form, you will receive a response within 10 working days. We will contact you via email if we require further information.

Update your contact details

Make sure your rates details are correct and let us know if there’s been a change to your:

address
name

We need this information to update your details if you’re the registered property owner.

Update now

Manage your direct debit payment details

You can make your direct debit changes such as:

change account details
cancel direct debit
switch between 4 or 10 instalments

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Change of ownership

You’ll need your solicitor or conveyancer to provide us with a Notice of Acquisition if you’ve bought a property in Manningham. You can also give us a copy of an updated Certificate of Title as proof of ownership change.

Get a copy of your title at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

You can request a certificate of ownership if you need:

a certificate of ownership
to request residency confirmation.

Need help? Contact us

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Apply to park a heavy vehicle on private residential land

… Find out how apply to park a heavy vehicle on private residential …

The current Local Law regulates the parking of an oversize vehicle on private residential land.

In certain circumstances a Permit may be issued to the owner or the occupier of the land to permit parking.

The purpose of the permit assessment is to ensure that the oversized vehicle does not impact on the amenity of the area, neighbouring properties, public safety or cause damage to Council assets.

Prior to approval being granted a number of considerations will be assessed.

When applying for a permit, provide as much information as possible why consideration should be given.

Can I park my truck on residential land?

Without a permit, you cannot park your vehicle on residential land if:

it is in excess of 4.5 tonnes, or
it is longer than 7.5 metres

The Manningham Community Local Law 2023 Clause 26

The Manningham Community Local Law 2023 Clause 26 states that the owner or occupier must not, without a permit, keep or allow to be kept, a vehicle that has a gross vehicle mass of in excess of 4.5 tonnes or together with any load or projection, measures 7.5 metres or more in length on residential land. This does not include a caravan.

Manningham Parking Permit Policy

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Lost or stolen parking permits

If you have lost or had your permit stolen you will need to provide a Statutory Declaration and pay a fee.

You can apply for a new one online.

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Parking, Roads and Footpaths

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Community Grant Program Questions and Answers session - Online

… organisations are invited to attend this Q&A session. Council officers will be available to respond to questions …

Come to this online session with your questions about the Community Development, Arts, Festivals and Events and Healthy Ageing grant categories.

Interested representatives from community organisations are invited to attend this Q&A session. Council officers will be available to respond to questions about Grant Guidelines, eligibility to apply for a grant and the application process.

Registrater now

Grants and Funding

Whats On

Request a Regulation 51 statement

… Find out how to request the types of Regulation 51 statements for …

What is a Regulation 51 statement?

A Regulation 51 statement is a legal document that forms part of the Section 32 Sale of Land Act and your building permit. You need it when buying, selling or preparing a building permit application.

There are three types of statements:

historical details of building permits, notices, orders or certificates in relation to a property (Building Regulations 51(1))
details on designated areas affecting a property (Building Regulations 51(2))
inspection approval dates of the mandatory notification stages of building work carried out on a property (Building Regulations 51(3))

Need a Land Information Certificate?

If you are buying or selling a property, you may also need a Land Information Certificate

Request now.

Building Regulations 51 (1)

Any time you're buying or selling a house, you need this statement to form a part of the Section 32 Sale of Land Act. It includes:

Details of any building permit issued in the last 10 years.
Details of any current notice, order or certificate issued under Regulations or Acts.

How much does it cost?

View full list of fees.

How to request

Select 'Request now' below to apply online

Building Regulations 51 (2)

Any time you're buying or selling a house, you need this statement to form a part of the Section 32 Sale of Land Act or for when you're preparing a building permit application. It informs if a property is:

liable to flooding (under Regulation 153 or 154)
subject to infestation by termites (under Regulation 151)
subject to significant snowfalls (under Regulation 152).

Whilst you still need the statement, here are a couple of things to be aware of:

you can explore land liable to flooding on the Manningham Planning Scheme using the Urban Floodway Zone, Land Subject to Inundation and Special Building Overlay.
you can find out what land, proposed structures and works are affected by Melbourne Water's waterways and/or assets. View the Melbourne Water Flood Zone Map BR154:

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our entire municipality is a designated termite zone and
our municipality doesn't have any land subject to significant snowfalls.

How much does it cost?

View full list of fees.

How to request

Select 'Request now' below to apply online

Building Regulations 51 (3)

This statement includes:

the inspection approval dates of the mandatory notification stages for building work carried out on that building or land.

How much does it cost?

View full list of fees.

How to request

You must be the owner or an authorised person to request the statement.

To request in person (restrictions allowing) or by post (we cannot accept requests by email), download the complete the following form:

Regulation 51 Statement form

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Get postal address.

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Request a copy of building plans

… of building plans you can request a copy of and find out how to do it. Tags Apply Property and Development … Request a …

What types of building plans or documents can you request?

You can request the following types of building plans:

House plans / original construction plans.
Occupancy permits
Construction insurance documents.

These plans are usually architectural drawings. We can't guarantee they include structural drawings. All building plans are stored off-site and we can only retrieve electronic copies from the storage facility.

Looking for drainage and sewerage plans?

It's unlikely these building plans will contain information relating to drainage, sewerage, plumbing or electrical plans specifically for your site. You can:

Who can request the plans or documents?

You need to be the owner or have written, signed authorisation from the owner to be able to request plans.

If you are the agent of the owner or a Lessee, you must provide written, signed authorisation from the owner of the property to make this application.

If the property is an apartment building, the Owners Corporation must request a copy of plans/documents. The Owners Corporation chairperson will need to provide evidence of their appointment with this request.

If the property is owned by a company, a copy of the company search listing the individual director seeking the information must be provided. This is available via the ASIC website.

How much does it cost?

How to pay

You can pay by credit card through SecurePay when you make a request online.

If you are requesting by post, we only accept payment by cheque.

How to request

To request an electronic copy of building plans, select one of the following options:

For owners:

If you are the owner of the property, you can request your building plans online.

For non-owners:

If you are not the property owner, you must get written and signed consent from the owner before making a request.

First, download and complete the Owner Consent form to attach with your request. Make sure you have all the required documentation.

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Then, select 'Request now' to begin:

Other ways to request:

To request an electronic copy of building plans in person or by post, download and complete the following:

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What happens next?

Once your request is made, an electronic copy of the building plan(s) will be emailed to you. We are unable to provide hard copies of building plans.

Get familiar with safety barriers and standards

Soil Clay by Vivian Qiu

Local Artist and Jeweler Vivian Qiu presents Soil Clay in our exhibition window spaces. ...

As part of Craft Contemporary 2023 we are presenting:

Soil Clay, by Vivian Qiu

The Soil Clay Project is an ongoing exploration of the artist’s jewellery designs through her experience living and studying in China, Australia and Sweden.

Vivian uses her observational insights and collection of natural materials and common objects to mould into wearable artworks. She incorporates soil, fallen leaves and flowers, grass and rice to act as a binding agent for her work.

She establishes a connection between the wearer to place, time, and culture through materials and the ancient symbolism of oracle bone script.

Artworks from Vivian’s residency in Sweden will be on display.

@vivian_qiu_studio

On display at MC Square Community Centre (ground floor) from Monday 2 October to Sunday 5 November 2023.

Check out our other exhibit Are you Procrastinating? by Carol Yang or explore the full Craft Contemporary program guide.

_{This exhibition is part of Craft Contemporary 2023, an annual festival delivered by Craft Victoria – the largest celebration of craft and design in Victoria. The festival brings together practitioners, educators, industry, and craft lovers to explore material practice as it is today. See, touch, experience and be inspired by 150+ art experiences, including exhibitions, talks, demonstrations, workshops and open studios.}

Arts Manningham

Annual Spring Celebration - Kevin Heinze Grow

Kevin Heinze Grow’s Spring Celebration is back, and we invite you to join us for a fun family day out in support of our meaningful work....

Kevin Heinze Grow’s Spring Celebration is back, and we invite you to join us for a fun family day out in support of our meaningful work.

What to expect:

activities for all ages - enjoy a gardening workshop, pot decorating, and a scavenger hunt for the kids
nursery and plant sale, including 9 varieties of heirloom tomato seedlings
PhotoVoice exhibition - experience participant stories through Megan Dennis’ PhD research
self-led tour - learn about our impactful programs and services through the KHG gardens, at your own pace
exclusive tour of our therapeutic gardens with Patrick Wain, KHG Therapeutic Horticulture Coordinator
art exhibition - explore beautiful artwork created by our community
food and refreshments - indulge in delicious treats from our café and cake stall
raffle and prizes - support our cause and win amazing prizes
support our mission - donate to help more people with disabilities access the therapeutic benefits of gardening.

This event is for gardening enthusiasts, families, community members, KHG supporters, Therapeutic Horticulture professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about Kevin Heinze Grow.

Don't miss out. Come and be a part of our vibrant community. We look forward to celebrating spring with you at Kevin Heinze Grow.

Whats On

Lodge a certificate of compliance for your pool or spa

… Find out who can inspect your pool or spa and how and when to lodge regular proof or compliance. Tags Apply …

Why do you need to get your pool or spa regularly certified?

New swimming pool and spa laws were introduced by the State Government in 2019 to enforce safety barrier standards and reduce the number of deaths by drowning among young children.

These laws require your private pool or spa to:

Be registered with your local council
Provide proof every four years that you're complying with existing safety barrier standards

You are responsible for ensuring your private pool or spa remains compliant at all times.

What proof do you need to provide?

As a pool owner, you will need to get a registered practitioner (inspector) to inspect your registered pool or spa to confirm it is compliant every four years.

If your pool or spa is compliant, they will provide you with a Certificate of Compliance Form 23 which then needs to be lodged with us for record keeping within 30 days.

Find out who can inspect your pool or spa compliance on VBA's website

When do you need to submit the certificate?

Submit your certificates of compliance every four years.

Check your pool or spa is already registered with us.

When you register your pool or spa, you will receive a confirmation which includes the first due date to get your Certificate of Compliance Form 23.
You'll receive an advice letter to remind you of your due date.

Every four years, when your Certificate of Compliance Form 23 is due we will send you a letter with a due date.
Get a registered inspector to assess your pool or spa and issue a certificate if compliant.

Find out who can inspect your pool or spa compliance on VBA's website.
Submit your Certificate of Compliance Form 23 within 30 days of it being issued and prior to the due date.

The due date will be outlined in your advice letter.

Get a deeper understanding of dates on VBA's website

How much does it cost?

Contact your inspector how much they will charge to assess your pool or spa and issue the certificate.
We will only charge for the lodging of the certificate.

View our full list of fees.

How to lodge

Once you receive your certificate of compliance Form 23 from your inspector, you must:

be the owner,
lodge within 30 days and
prior to due date.

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What happens next?

After you lodge your certificate, you'll:

receive a letter confirming we lodged your certificate and
advising you of a new due date in 4 years.

Let us know if you are removing your pool or spa to no longer receive an advice letter.

Supply a 3d model visualisation for Doncaster Hill developments

… Find out how to prepare 3D model visualisations for Doncaster Hill …

For all new major developments planned within Doncaster Hill, architects/developers are required to supply a 3D building file of the proposed development to support Manningham’s growing Digital Built Environment (DBE).

An up-to-date DBE is an essential tool for many of our key functions including:

Assisting our planners in making improved decision making, allowing tracking and analysing the changes made throughout the development of a site.
Promotional material and grant applications.
Council meetings and consultation sessions.

We require your support to keep this DBE up-to-date by providing accurate 3D visualisations of your developments.

When should you supply us with 3D models?

When a concept design is proposed.
When any major amendments are made.
When plans are endorsed.

How to prepare your files

Prepare your 3D model files to these specifications:

File types	File size
.SKP .3DS .DAE .DWG .FBX	Maximum 100Mb (Contact us if file size is larger than 100Mb)

How to supply your files

Deliver your file to us by DVD or USB drive:

By post

3D Spatial Data Officer
IT Department,
Manningham Council
PO Box 1
Doncaster VIC 3108

In person

Drop off at the Customer service desk at the Civic Centre

Need help? Contact us.

Doncaster Hill

Update your pet's registration details

Cancel your bins

… Find out how to cancel your waste service if you're demolishing a …

When can you cancel your bins?

You can cancel your waste service if you are demolishing a property.

You can cancel additional bins at any time if you no longer need them.

Who can cancel?

Check if you have authorisation to cancel a waste service:

you are the landlord or property manager
Yes, as owner or manager of the property you can make the request.
you are renting
No, you'll need to contact your landlord or property manager to make the request.
you run a commercial business
Yes, as long as you are the landlord or property manager of the commercial property you can make the request.

How much does it cost?

There's no cost to cancel your waste service.

Once the bins are removed and the waste service is cancelled a credit will be applied to your rates.

How to cancel

You can cancel online using the 'Cancel now' button.

Cancel now

Otherwise you can contact us or email waste@manningham.vic.gov.au.

Waste Management

Book a hard rubbish collection

… Wanting to get rid of large household items? Find out how and when you can book a hard waste collection. Tags Bin …

Who can book a hard rubbish collection?

If you have a residential bin collection service with us, you can choose to have up to two hard rubbish or bundled branches collections (or a combination of each) per calendar year.

You can book:

A standard collection (2m³)
For a pile of 2m x 1m x 1m

Or use both collections at once (4m³)
For a pile of 4m x 1m x 1m

What items can and cannot be collected?

Hard rubbish collections are for unwanted household items. All items must:

be lighter than 50kg (must be able to be lifted by two people)

be no longer than 1.5m in length, and

fit the description below.

Yes, we collect:

Furniture
Tables, chairs, bookshelves, couches and lounge suites (joinery or cabinetry cannot be collected).
Mattresses
Maximum two mattresses per standard collection.
Electronics, appliances and white goods.
Fridges or freezers with doors removed.
Washing machines, dishwashers, ovens and dryers.
Electronic waste (e-waste)
TV’s, VCR’s, electrical equipment and stereos.
Carpet and underlay
Must be tied (max 1.5 metres long).
Car tyres
Maximum of four tyres (4WD and truck tyres cannot be collected) per standard collection.
Car parts and tools
Glass
Shower screens, glass top tables or windows
(securely wrapped and marked as glass).
Hot water service and air conditioning units
Paint tins
Must be empty with lids removed.
Cardboard and polystyrene
Flattened and tied in bundles

No, we don't collect:

Chemicals, liquids and hazardous material
Including paint and oil
Household garbage, recyclables and food waste
Garden waste
Including leaves, weeds, dirt, stones, large logs or stumps
Building rubble, renovation or construction material
Including concrete, bricks, roof or ceramic tiles, cement sheets or plaster, asbestos or insulation.
Car springs, 4WD or truck tyres
Batteries (of any kind)
Gas bottles
Joinery or cabinetry

Can’t find your item?

Find out how to dispose of your unwanted items or contact us.

How to prepare items for collection

Check what items can and cannot be collected

View items (listed above)
Make a booking before you place items on nature strip

Book before 5.00pm each Wednesday to have your items collected between Monday and Friday the following week (except during the Christmas and New Year period).

We'll inform you of the collection date after your booking is confirmed.
After your booking is confirmed, place your items on the nature strip.

Place your items no earlier than the Sunday before the week of your collection.

How to book

You can book online using the 'Book now' button.

Book now

Otherwise you can contact us or email waste@manningham.vic.gov.au.

How to cancel a booked collection

To cancel your hard rubbish booking, contact us by 5.00pm on the Friday before the week of collection.

Bin Collection

Waste and Recycling

Apply for an additional animal permit

… There are limits to how many pets or livestock you can keep on your property. It …

When do I need to apply for a permit?

It is best to apply for a permit to keep an additional animal before you purchase or acquire the animal. Ensure you know the details of the animal and include these on the application.

All applications are reviewed and assessed on a case-by-case basis.

What is the cost?

Each permit application is $150.00 This is a non-refundable application fee.

Your responsibility and the law

The Domestic Animals Act 1994 places clear responsibilities on the owners of dogs and cats to ensure they are registered from three months of age and that they are securely confined to the owner’s property.

The Act also places a clear responsibility on the owner of an animal to ensure it does not create a nuisance to people or cause any harm. If you already own the animal, please ensure it is registered.

How to apply

Check to see how many animals you are allowed to keep on your property

View the table below to find out the type and number that can be kept under local laws.
Register your pet

If you already own the animal and it is a dog or cat, make sure it is registered.
Complete the application to keep additional animals

Download and complete the application form.

Application Form - Keeping Additional Animals

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How many animals can be kept on a property?

The number of animals that can be kept on residential land without a permit has been revised and is now dependent on the size of the property and the zoning of the property. See new limits in the table below.

Check the below table to find out which animals you can keep on your property in Manningham. If the number is zero (0) you can not keep that animal.

All animals kept on residential land must be owned by the owner or occupier of that property.

Pet or livestock	<499 s/mtrs	500 to 1,199 s/mtrs	1,200 to 2,499 s/mtrs	2,500 to 4,999 s/mtrs	>5,000 s/mtrs	>10,000 s/mtrs
Dogs*	1	2	2	3	3	3
Cats*	2	2	2	2	2	2
Horses, donkeys or similar	0	0	0	1	2	3
Sheep, Goats, Llamas or similar	0	0	1	2	4	6
Poultry/fowl	0	5	10	10	10	20
Cattle	0	0	0	0	0	1
Rooster	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pigs	0	0	0	0	0	0

*All cats and dogs over the age of three months must be microchipped and registered with the Council.

When do I need a permit?

A permit is required for keeping additional animals on residential land.

Residential land includes:

Land zoned as Low Density.
Mixed Use.
Residential Growth.
General Residential.
Neighbourhood Residential.

If you do not know the size or zoning of your land, visit the Department of Transport and Planning website or contact us.

Domestic birds

A permit under the Community Local Law is no longer required to keep domestic birds on residential land. However, all birds must be kept in an appropriate manner that does not cause nuisance or offence and are confined to property.

Animal housing

Animal housing must be adequate and appropriate based on the type and number of animals kept, kept in a clean condition and placed in an area which does not create a nuisance.

Animal containment

An owner or person in charge of an animal other than a dog or cat must ensure that the land used for keeping an animal or any structure for housing is:

clean
does not cause a nuisance to any other person
is adequately fenced
is kept free from rubbish or vegetation that could attract or harbour rats or vermin.

All animal food for consumption must be kept or stored in a vermin and fly proof container.

All animal waste must be removed so as not to be offensive or a nuisance to any other person.

Existing permits

Where a pet owner has an existing permit issued under the previous Local Law, this permit will remain in place on the land until the existing permit expires. Existing permits will be reviewed if there are concerns relating to nuisance.

What happens next?

Allow 10 business days for us to review your application and make contact with you.

An invoice will be issued to pay the permit application fee. No permit will be issued unless fee is paid.

When assessing applications, Council will consider:

feedback from neighbouring properties.
the impact the animals will have on amenity.
the welfare of the animals.
other Planning Scheme requirements.
prior history associated with animal keeping.

An inspection of the land will occur to ensure the site is appropriate for the number of animals.

You will be advised if a permit is to be issued.

The permit will contain conditions which you will need to comply with.

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Are you looking for?

Apply for an additional animal permit

Find your missing pet

Report a barking dog

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Pets registrations

Park Orchards Community Carols

… will be available for purchase. Supported by Manningham Council and produced by the Lions Club of Park Orchards. …

Get into the Christmas spirit with a community Carols featuring young talent from the local primary schools, kindergarten and more.

BBQ, soft drinks and glow novelties will be available for purchase.

Supported by Manningham Council and produced by the Lions Club of Park Orchards.

Whats On

Home Comfort with a Summer Focus

… session, presented in partnership with Manningham City Council, is perfectly timed as we head toward the warmer …

In Support of Victorian Seniors Festival (running throughout October).

Looking for ways to improve comfort and energy efficiency at home? This two-hour session, presented in partnership with Manningham City Council, is perfectly timed as we head toward the warmer months. We can all appreciate minimising cost and maximising comfort, so join us for the multiple takeaways this comprehensive and practical session will provide.

Places are limited and enrolment is essential

Seniors

Ready Steady Go Kids - Doncaster

… discounted rate can be submitted per child per program. How to apply To secure one of the low-cost places, you will …

Ready Steady Go into a lifelong love of sport!

Program information

suitable for all genders
classes are for kids aged two to six years with the following sessions:
- two to three years - 9.00am to 10.00am
- three to four years - 10.00am to 11.00am
- four to six years - 11.00am - 12.00pm

Terms and conditions

Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $5. All other participants will be charged $10.
Eligible families can apply for multiple children. Only one session application at the discounted rate can be submitted per child per program.

How to apply

To secure one of the low-cost places, you will need to:

complete the online form to receive your discount code
register with your discount code via the Ready Steady Go Kids website and complete payment.

Spaces are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.

Maintain your septic tank

… is required to install or alter a septic tank system, how to apply, and what documentation we need you to provide. …

Septic tanks need ongoing maintenance to make sure they function for an extended period of time.

If your septic tank gets blocked or malfunctions, it can be messy, costly to repair and poses a threat to our waterways, creating potential public health issues.

How to maintain your septic system

Different types of septic system each have specific maintenance requirements. It’s important for you to understand their own system. Below are some common questions.

How often should you clean a septic tank and grease trap?

Get your septic tank pumped out every three years for a family of up to five people. This can vary depending on how much wastewater enters the system (the more people using the system, the more often you need to pump out). After you have cleaned your septic tank, you must notify us.

If you have a grease trap, check how full it is every three months, and have it pumped out at least every six months.

Who can pump out a septic tank and grease trap?

To pump out your septic tank and grease trap, you must use specialist septic tank cleaning companies.

These specialists insert a large hose into the top lid of the septic tank and pump the sludge and scum up and into a temporary storage tank. This is then disposed at an EPA approved site (generally a commercial sewage treatment facility).

How to manage bad odours?

Sometimes new systems are smelly as the biological process gets established. If this is a problem, flush a handful of lime down the toilet every day for about a week or until the smell goes away.

Some plants can help effluent disposal trenches to function as they soak up water during the wetter months. Grasses are best near the first few rows of trenches because they have a root system that won’t invade the pipes.

Check with your local indigenous nursery for plants and grasses including:

Weeping Grass,
Purple-sheath Tussock-grass,
Common Tussock-grass,
Kangaroo Grass, Hooker’s Fescue,
Australian Sweet Grass,
Sedges including Tall, Tassel and Knob Sedges, Spiny-headed Mat-Rush, Pale Rush, Green Rush.

Or explore using other suitable water-loving plants including groundcovers, wildflowers and small shrubs.

Notify us of your septic tank clean

Each time you have your tank or cleaned, you must notify us.

Notify us

You may also notify us by email - send a copy of your invoice and details of your septic tank to manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au

A Guide to Septic Systems and Operation Maintenance

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