By-Law 6: Cats

Council made the following resolution about this by-law at its meeting on 5 September 2023 (Item 11.5B, Page 114):

That Council revoke its Cats By-Law resolution dated 5 September 2022 regarding Staff authority to issue permits and resolve the following:

That Council authorises the following employees to grant permits for persons that wish to keep more than 2 cats on a premise under the Cats By-Law on its behalf:

General Manager Infrastructure, Planning & Sustainability Services, Mr Andrian Wiguna
Manager Planning Services, Mr Nigel Litchfield
Team Leader Administration Support & Regulation, Ms Shauna Geyer
General Inspectors, Mr Gary Scott and Mr Remo Paolini.

Following gazettal and public notice of the by-law on 25 August 2022, the by-law was reviewed by the State Government's Legislative Review Committee and implemented on 1 June 2023.

This by-law is for the management and control of cats within the Council area.

Cat owners must:

Register their cat(s) on the www.dogsandcatsonline.com.au website
If they own or keep more than 2 cats, arrange a permit for additional pets (responsible pet owners will be able to keep more than 2 cats).
Keep their cat(s) within property boundaries between 9pm and 7am. From 1 January 2024, they must ensure that their cats stay within their owner’s property boundary at all times unless they are under effective control (eg in a cat box or vehicle, or on a short leash).
Ensure their cat is wearing a collar with identifying information if it leaves the owner’s property.
Ensure their cat is not an unreasonable nuisance on other people’s premises through noise, odour, urination or defecation.