State Cat Control Legislation

(Department of Local Government)

Open for Public Comment: 30 July 2010

A Consultation Paper on proposed domestic cat control legislation has been released for public comment.

The proposed legislation aims to reduce the thousands of cats euthanised each year and to limit the impact of stray cats on the community and environment through:

·  Compulsory identification through micro-chipping;

·  Compulsory registration; and

·  Compulsory sterilisation.

Comments on the proposed legislation are to be directed to Ms Darrelle Merritt, Principal Policy Officer Department of Local Government by Friday, 30 July 2010.

“The department of Local Government is currently seeking public comment on proposed cat control legislation. If you would like to participate the proposal can be found at www.dlg.wa.gov.au or you can call 9217 1587”

 Downloads

Consultation Paper
Paper provides background on the proposed key elements and is the basis for feedback.

Consultation Feedback Form
Feedback questions as identified in the Consultation Paper.

Proposed Cat Legislation - Flyer
Flyer containing key information on the consultation period.

Compliance Assessment Notice on Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement – Proposed Domestic Cat Act
Compliance assessment notice received from the Regulatory Gatekeeping Unit, Department of Treasury and Finance.