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The Victorian Government has introduced new laws to make swimming pools and spas safer for everyone. All swimming pools and spas must be registered with your local Council and a certificate of compliance provided stating that safety standards for fencing/barriers have been met.
It is now mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located to register their pool or spa with Council.
All swimming pools and spas in Victoria that are capable of holding more than 300 mm (30 cm) of water are required to have a pool safety barrier to restrict access to a pool area by young children.
This includes inflatable pools, above ground pools, indoor pools, hot tubs, and bathing or wading pools.
Also included are all pools associated with residential facilities (e.g. Caravan Parks, Hotel/Motel, Aged Car Facilities).
In addition, all gates, fences or walls that form part of the barrier around the pool must be maintained and kept in good working condition.
