Law, regulations & forms
Pets & animal management
Information about pets including: dog & cat registration, keeping birds & poultry, lost animals, dog exercise areas, dog attacks, responsible pet ownership and animal complaints. More...
Business regulations
Council has local laws covering a range of business activities including Food Businesses, Accommodation Premises, Personal Appearance Services, Outdoor/alfresco Dining, Portable advertisements/Sandwich Boards, Display or Advertising Goods for Sale on a Road or Footpath, Commercial Filming and Busking. More...
Forms & permits
Cairns Regional Council publishes forms and permits relating to the needs and requirements of the public and businesses and the obligations of Council. More...
Right to Information
Cairns Regional Council collects and stores information about the region, properties, land, individuals, even animals. New legislation supports your access to much of this information, while maintaining appropriate access restrictions for personal or confidential information. More...
Local laws & policies
Local Laws govern most of the roles and responsibilities of Cairns Regional Council, and cover activities such as parking, swimming pools, advertising signage, animal control, outdoor dining, overgrown allotments, pests and weeds, and nuisances such as noise and dust. More...
Parking in Cairns
Council operates regulated parking in the CBD of Cairns and Port Douglas to ensure reasonable parking is available within these areas, both on and off street, for all motorists, businesses, customers, workers and tourists. More...
Public health
Cairns Regional Council is committed to providing our community with a safer, healthier future by monitoring standards in accommodation and the food industry, tattooing and body piercing, public facilities and advice on tropical disease prevention. More...