Project Background

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is reviewing our Firebreak Notice.

The Notice sets obligations for how all private owners should prepare the properties to address the impact of fire. The purpose of this review is to ensure local fire management requirements are contemporary, effective, and reflective of community values.

As part of this process, we will convene a Community Jury.

The Community Jury will work together to understand the issues and challenges and make recommendations to the Shire's CEO on the content of the next Firebreak Notice.

Fire safety effects the entire community. We want people from across the Shire to join the Jury, regardless of where you live.

The Jury is being recruited independently by Deliberately Engaging, and everyone over 16 and over is eligible to register. Your details will not be provided to council without your permission.

For more information on our current Firebreak Notice please click here

Citizen Jury Overview

  • Three half‑day sessions (9:30am to 1:30pm)

    • Meeting 1: Saturday, 22 August 2026 - The Heart, 47 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River
    • Meeting 2: Saturday, 5 September 2026 - Council Chambers, 41 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River
    • Meeting 3: Saturday, 19 September 2026 - Council Chambers, 41 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River

  • ​Participant roles include:

    • Receiving a briefing on the Firebreak Notice Review
    • Hearing presentations from subject matter experts and relevant advocacy organisations
    • Engaging in discussion and deliberation
    • Forming final recommendations

  • ​Participant requirements:

    • Must be a resident of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River
    • Able to attend all three half day sessions
    • Comfortable participating in guided discussions
    • Be aged 16 or over

  • ​Participant reimbursement:

    • Participants will receive $250 for attending all three meetings
    • Meals will be provided at all meetings

  • Recruitment process

    • The members of the Citizen Jury will be a random sample selected from those who register.
    • The Jury aims to reflect the diversity of the Augusta Margaret River community.
    • Please complete the expression of interest form below so that we know a little more about you and can select a diverse panel.

Registrations are being managed by Deliberately Engaging, an independent organisation separate from Council.

For assistance with registration, please contact Nivek Thompson at Deliberately Engaging on 0472 761 324 or by email at info@deliberatelyengaging.com.au

Registrations close 11.59pm Sunday 19 July 2026.

Please note: elected representatives from any level of government, paid employees of any political party, council employees in decision-making roles, Councillors, former Councillors from the last two terms of Council, and immediate family members of these people cannot join the Citizen Jury.

Protecting your privacy

By completing this registration form, you are providing the Shire of Augusta Margaret River and Deliberately Engaging Pty Ltd with personal information about yourself. All personal information collected is handled in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles. Overall demographic and business information for the Community Panel will be de-identified before being provided to Council.

Please click here to view Shire of Augusta Magaret River Privacy Policy.

Please click here to view Deliberately Engaging's Privacy Policy .