Local Government Act 1993. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Tasmania Document type Legislation Date 1993 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for local government and establish councils to plan for, develop and manage municipal areas in the interests of their communities. Subject Land & soil Keyword Local government Institution Land consolidation Land valuation Indigenous peoples Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 17 January 1994. Abstract This Act, consisting of 351 sections divided into 16 Parts and completed by ten Schedules, divides the State into municipal areas and electoral districts. It establishes a council in each municipal area (names of each council are specified in Schedule 3), provides for functions and powers of such authorities, for their administration and for other matters related to local authorities. It also provides for the establishment of council committees, of a Code of Conduct Panel, Standard Panels, and of controlling authorities. Full text English Website www.thelaw.tas.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Local Government (General) Regulations, 2005. Legislation | Australia | 2005 (2012) Keyword: Local government, Public land, Flood, Sewerage, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Local Government (General) Regulations 2015. Legislation | Australia | 2015 (2016) Keyword: Local government, Public land, Flood, Governance, Cultural heritage, Sewerage, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX