Don’t sit on the fence about law review

Residents in the Toowoomba region are being urged to participate in a public forum as part a Queensland Government review of dividing fences laws.

Attorney-General and Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine said the forum would be held at the All Seasons Function Centre, corner of Tor and North Streets, Wilsonton from 10am to 12 noon on 20 June.

“Dividing fences are one of the most common causes of neighbourhood conflict and complaints to government departments and councils,” Mr Shine said.

“The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is conducting a review of the current processes, laws and remedies available to resolve these issues and disputes.”

“A key part of the review is getting the opinions and experiences of people in the community who have had problems with dividing fences.”

“The legislation (Dividing Fences Act 1953) was first introduced more than half a century ago.”

A summary guide and discussion paper dealing more fully with the issues are available at the department’s website at www.justice.qld.gov.au or by contacting (07) 3321 4929.

The online survey is available at www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au/consultqld. Written submissions can also be posted or sent via email and more details can be obtained from the department’s website or by calling the above phone number.

Public submissions are due by 26 July.

15 June 2007
Media contact: Kirby Anderson (Mr Shine’s office) 3239 6400