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Noise emanating from a private premise such as music from a
party can exceed acceptable noise levels. As a normal practice,
neighbours generally expect that volume levels will be reduced
after midnight. However, if you feel the noise levels are causing
you undue annoyance even if it is a ‘one-off’ you
still have the right to make a complaint at any time. Any complaints
relating to unreasonable noise can be made to the
or
and local government have the power to take whatever
action is necessary to terminate the disturbance, including
confiscating equipment and prosecuting the person/s responsible
for the disturbance.
If there is a noise disturbance, the following steps may help
you to resolve the issue.
Try to resolve the problem amicably by talking it over with
the person/s responsible for causing the disturbance.
If you are uncomfortable in approaching the person(s) responsible
or unsuccessful in your attempt to resolve the problem, you
can contact your or
Once a noise complaint has been received, a local government
representative will advise the offender of the complaint and
request compliance with the Environmental Protection Act.
Failure to comply may result in additional action
being taken. Local governments have the power to serve a Noise
Abatement Direction or Infringement Notice.
For further information on how to deal with noise complaints
in your area contact your
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