Compliance

Our Regulation and Compliance team performs a regulatory role that includes but is not limited to:

  • Development and Building Control
  • Environment Health
  • Public Health and Safety
  • Animal Control
  • Food Safety
  • Investigating Customer Requests (complaints)

We aim for our regulation and compliance work to be consistent and clear. We also work with agencies and groups to make Greater Hume safer, cleaner, healthier and more accessible.

Illegal Dumping

What is illegal dumping?
Illegal dumping is the unlawful deposit of waste larger than litter onto land. It includes waste materials that have been dumped, tipped or otherwise deposited onto private or public land where no licence or approval exists to accept such waste.
 
What if I witness illegal dumping?
If you come across illegal dumping, report it to Greater Hume Council Customer Relations. Do not alter the site in any way. 
Give your contact details and location of the dumping to our Customer Relation Officers and our Compliance Team will contact you. Confidentiality is assured.
 
What fines apply to illegal dumping?
The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) provides for a range of illegal dumping offence fines.
Know your responsibilities
The Department of Environment and Climate Change has produced a range of resources for waste generators, whether they be waste generators within the home or within various types of industry to assist in the correct handling, removal, resource recovery and disposal options of waste material.
 

Report litter from a vehicle

Roadside litter is one of the most unnecessary and preventable environmental problems. Reporting littering from vehicles helps to raise awareness, reduce clean-up costs and keep NSW clean.
 
For the first time in NSW, a new reporting system enables the issuing of a penalty notice based on a public report of littering from a motor vehicle. 
 
Reports must be made using either the new portal on the EPA website, or the upgraded 'Report to EPA' mobile app downloadable here. 
 
All reports will undergo a verification process before a fine is issued, and reporters may need to provide evidence in court. 
Motorists are advised not to use mobile phones illegally, or act dangerously to catch someone in the act. 
Reports need to be made within 14 days of the incident and must include a range of information including car registration and description, date, time, location and the type of littered item where possible.  
 
For more information visit the EPA website.

Parking Regulations

Council’s parking compliance activities focus on keeping our streets safe, accessible and enjoyable for everyone. While we don’t generally issue fines for timed parking, our team responds to complaints and safety concerns about vehicles parked illegally or causing obstructions.

You may receive a fine if your vehicle is:

  • A heavy or long vehicle parked in a built-up area for more than one hour
  • Parked on a path or nature strip
  • Parked in a ‘No Parking’ or ‘No Stopping’ zone
  • Parked within 10 metres of an intersection

We encourage all residents and visitors to park responsibly and follow road rules to help maintain safety and amenity across our towns.

Parking Fines Reporting

In accordance with the Fines Amendment (Parking Fines) Act 2024 and the Fines Amendment (Parking Fines) Regulation 2025, Greater Hume Council is required to report on parking fines issued each quarter.

These reports are detailed at the bottom of this page. 

Background on Legislative Changes

The NSW Government’s reforms to the parking fine system, which came into effect on 1 July 2025, require councils to:

  • Attach a parking fine or notification to the vehicle (except in limited circumstances).
  • Provide photographic evidence of the offence to Revenue NSW.
  • Issue fines within seven days of the offence if no notification was attached.
  • Publicly report data on parking fines issued.

These changes aim to restore fairness and transparency to the parking fine system across NSW.

Greater Hume Council will continue to monitor the implementation of these reforms and provide quarterly updates as required.

For more information on the Fines Amendment (Parking Fines) Act and Regulation, visit the NSW Legislation website.

  • Quarter 1 Report: July – September 2025

Greater Hume Council did not issue any parking fines during the first quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year.

This outcome reflects Council’s ongoing commitment to proactive community engagement and education around parking compliance, rather than enforcement. Council continues to monitor parking behaviour and respond to community concerns, while ensuring any enforcement actions align with the principles of fairness and transparency introduced under the recent legislative reforms.

Anonymous Reports

Council will record and assess every report alleging unauthorised activity, including anonymous complaints or requests.

However, because it is not possible to seek clarification or additional information about a matter, it may be more difficult to evaluate the allegations and therefore these reports are less likely to warrant investigation.  An anonymous report may hamper the nature of any enforcement action Council may consider. 

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