We are seeking the community’s feedback on the Annual Fire Safety Statement Policy.

The policy has been reviewed with a minor amendment to section 4.4 of the policy to improve clarity and readability, and edits to Clauses 5.5 and 5.9 to improve clarity.

Policy aims

The aims of this policy are:

1. To establish clear guidelines for the exercise of discretion in dealing with breaches of the Act

2. To encourage a process of education and awareness of the statutory requirements amongst Council staff.

3. To facilitate the transparent investigation and enforcement of statutory requirements by Council staff:

4. To remove ad hoc and inconsistent application of the statutory requirements

5. To provide staff with a framework for the dealing with of complaints and enforcement action.

Have your say

The Annual Fire Safety Statement Policy is open for community comment from Monday 2 February until Monday 2 March 2026. Read the document above.

Feedback can be provided on the proposed names by:

  1. Completing an Online Submission Form (below)
  2. Completing the quick poll (Yes or No)
  3. Emailing feedback directly to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au with the subject title "Annual Fire Safety Statement Policy review"
  4. Handwriting your submission and delivering it to Council's Customer Service Centres
  5. Posting your submission to PO Box 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620

Submissions must be received by Council by Monday 2 March 2026. Any submissions received may be included in the final report to Council.