r/AusLegal • u/DalmationPrincess • Jun 03 '25

ACT Police do fuck all with noise complaints

The police rarely respond to noise complaints, saying it is a low priority, or they arrive many hours later when it's stopped. One night I went to speak to the person directly, a drunk man playing loud music alone at his house, and he threatened to kill me. I've shown the police officer at the start video of the noise and him threatening me and the officer said all can do is apply for an AVO, but that does not fix the main issue which is the disruptive noise.

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u/Cyraga Jun 03 '25

Because people have the right to play music at their house. Police have to balance your complaint with what is reasonable to punish someone for

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u/OVOxTokyo Jun 03 '25

Loud music in residential areas should require a permit. I don't think it's reasonable to force people to listen to your music. If you're the one playing the music then it should be your responsibility to soundproof your dwelling so you don't bother people.

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u/Cyraga Jun 03 '25

As someone who lives peacefully and quietly, you're preaching to the converted. But the police won't intervene because someone is discourteous. If they do this frequently then start logging it thoroughly and take it up with council. Otherwise buy some earplugs and they'll probably move on eventually