Western Australian Consolidated Regulations Western Australian Consolidated Regulations (1) An
animal‑proof fence may be erected or created between land in different
ownership or occupancy and contributions may be made by agreement between
those owners and occupiers in relation to the expenses incurred in that
erection or creation but where the adjoining owners are both permit holders
the costs shall be shared equally.
(2) The maintenance
and repair of animal‑proof fences between land in different ownership or
occupancy shall be the responsibility of each owner or occupier and may be
provided for by agreements in writing entered into by those owners or
occupiers and any such agreement shall run with the land and be binding on
succeeding owners and occupiers according to its tenor.
(3) Disputes arising
in relation to barrier fences and other animal‑proof fences shall be
determined by arbitration under the Arbitration Act 1895 3 .