Who pays for the fence if it is next to a government owned property such as a state park?

• This will depend on your state or territory of residence.
• In Victoria certain Crown land (government owned land) is exempt from sharing the costs of fencing under the written law in Victoria. Sometimes the Government may elect to assist with payment but they are not required to do so under the law.
• Local councils are also not considered an 'owner' in situations where they manage public areas such as a park or playground. They will not be required to contribute to your fencing costs if your fence divides your private land from the council managed land.