Noise nuisance laws

The following links refers to the specific conditions for some of the issues covered by the nuisance laws. 

Swimming pool and spa pumps

(any day)
7am–7pm — noise no louder than 5 decibels above background noise level
7pm–10pm — no more than 3 decibels above background noise level
10pm–7am — no audible noise permitted
 
*Regulated devices (including power tools and lawn mowers)

(Monday to Saturday)
7am–7pm— regulated devices can be used
7pm–7am — no audible noise permitted
(Sunday and public holidays)
8am–7pm— regulated devices can be used
7pm–8am — no audible noise permitted

*Regulated device means any of the following— a compressor; a ducted vacuuming system; a generator; a grass-cutter; an impacting tool; a leaf-blower; a mulcher; an oxyacetylene burner; an electrical, mechanical or pneumatic power tool.
 
Building works

(Monday to Saturday)
6.30am–6.30pm— noise permitted
6.30pm–6.30am — no audible noise permitted
(Sunday and public holidays)
no audible noise permitted
 
Air-conditioning equipment and refrigeration equipment

(any day)
7am–10pm— noise no louder than 3 decibels above background noise level
10pm–7am — either 5 decibels above background noise level

Amplifier devices other than at indoor venue or open-air event

(Monday to Friday)
7am–10pm—regulated devices can be used
10pm–7am — no audible noise permitted
(Saturday to Sunday)
8am–6pm —regulated devices can be used
6pm–8am — no audible noise permitted

Indoor venues

(any day)
7am–10pm— noise no louder than 5 decibels above background noise level
10pm–12am — either 3 decibels above background noise level
12am–7am — no audible noise permitted

Open-air events

(any day)
7am–10pm— noise no louder than 70 decibels
10pm–12am — no more than the lesser of 50 decibels or 10 decibels above background noise level
12am–7am — no audible noise permitted

Power boats and jet skis

On land
(Monday to Saturday)
7am–7pm— noise permitted (responsible behaviour encouraged)
7pm–7am — no audible noise permitted
(Sunday and public holidays)
8am–6.30pm— noise permitted (responsible behaviour encouraged)
6.30pm–8am — no audible noise permitted

On water (applies to power boats and jet skis involved in power boat sports)
(Monday to Saturday)
7am–7pm— more than 75 decibels of noise for continuous periods of two minutes or longer not permitted
7pm–7am — audible noise not permitted for more than two minutes
(Sunday and public holidays)
8am–6.30pm— More than 75 decibels of noise for continuous periods of two minutes or longer not permitted
6.30pm–8am — audible noise not permitted for more than two minutes

Below are links to fact sheets from some noise sources

• Air-conditioning equipment
• Building Work
• Regulated devices
• Pumps 
• General noise nuisance
• Amplifier Devices
• Power boat at premises 
• Refrigeration equipment
• Waste collection and associated noise
• Power boat sports on motorways