Should Council be able to fine someone for illegal dumping if Council forms the reasonable belief that they did it? 🗑💰
Tell us what you think about illegal dumping, here: yoursay.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/local-laws-review/survey_tools/questionnaire-issue16
Some people think Council should have broader powers to fine people for illegal dumping. For example, if there is evidence in the dumped rubbish that identifies a person, then Council should be able to assume that person is responsible. It would then be up to that person to prove they did not dump the rubbish🚯🔎
Other people think unless Council catches someone in the act of dumping rubbish, or unless Council can prove that they did it beyond reasonable doubt, then Council should not be able to fine them 🧐📖
What do Council’s Local Laws currently say about this? ⚖ 📖
It is an offence to litter on local government-controlled areas. This includes dumping bulky items such as mattresses 🛑
However, it is difficult to successfully fine or prosecute people for this offence because of the evidence that may be required (for example, CCTV footage of the offender dumping the rubbish) 🎦🎥
We recently asked for your issues and ideas on Council’s Local Laws. Your feedback, along with feedback from 100s of other people, has helped us to identify 30 of the most important Local Law issues across the Region - and this is one of them ❗❗
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