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Public Health and Safety

Council, in conjunction with other authorities, has a role in protecting and maintaining the public health of the community.

Public health refers to the protection and promotion of health and the prevention of illness, injury and disability within the community.

As part of Council's role in public health, we administer a range of state legislation, and also provide advice to the community on the public health aspects of environmental issues.

Coronavirus COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Links and information from Tasmanian Government agencies for the community.

Communicable diseases are spread in a number of ways, such as through air or body fluids. As part of Council's role in public health, we administer a range of state legislation, and also provide advice to the community on aspects of public health.

Healthy Home Environment

Health and enjoyment in our home environment. As a community we can all help to prevent environmental nuisances from causing concern to others.

Food Safety

One of the services that Council provides is to maintain a register of food businesses, provide advice, and conduct routine audits on all food premises in our municipality

Map of Burnie's AED locations

Learn where to find a defibrillator (AED) in Burnie

The primary piece of legislation that relates directly to public health is the Public Health Act 1997. A range of legally enforceable guidelines have been developed under the Act that can be directly accessed via the Department of Health and Human Services.

Related Information

Environmental Health - Fees and Charges