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Noise

The Environmental Protection Act 1986 (amended in 1996) deals with the problem of noise and makes it an offence to create unreasonable noise. Noise is considered “unreasonable” if it disrupts people’s health, welfare and amenity.

Making loud and intrusive noise late at night and early in the morning will likely result in complaints from neighbours.

What can be done about noise levels from another home or venue?
Before you make a complaint against people or venues in your community make sure you have all the facts. The following checklist of questions can be used to gather evidence. It is a guide only and you must not take the law into your own hands, as you may be the one who ends up in trouble with the authorities.

Alcohol-Related Noise Checklist
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Why do you think the noise was alcohol-related?

What time did the disturbance occur?

Was it a ‘one-off’ incident? If not, how often does it occur?

What is the type of noise? For example music, shouting, fighting.

Where is it coming from? A private premises or a licensed venue?

Are the windows in your house open or closed?

What are the noise levels in your house?
For example if the air-conditioner, television or radio is on.

Once you have gathered your information, there are a number of approaches you can take.

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	Controlling underage access to alcohol What can be done in the home What can be done in schools What can be done in the broader community
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	Liquor licence applications Existing licensed premises New liquor licence applications Finding out about new liquor licences Submitting an objection
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	Violence Violence and private settings Violence and licensed venues Violence and public places
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	Domestic violence
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	Noise Noise from private premises Noise from licensed premises
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	Property Damage Private Property damage Public property damage
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	Street drinking
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	Drinking & Driving
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	Littering of empty bottles, cans and broken glass Littering and private property Littering and public areas
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	Planning and hosting a responsible party Before your party During your party After your party Teenage/School Parties
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	Drink Spiking
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	Irresponsible alcohol advertising The Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) Retail advertisments What can be done Local point of sale promotions What can be done
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