📜 Cat Amendment (Local Laws) Bill 2026
Legislative Assembly Second ReadingLABill 5325 February 2026
The Cat Amendment (Local Laws) Bill 2026 amends the Cat Act 2011 to clarify and expand the power of local governments to regulate cats through local laws, including prohibitions and restrictions on cats in public places and requirements for cat containment.
Impact
Local governments are affected as the bill clarifies their powers to make local laws regarding cat management. Cat owners are affected as local councils may introduce cat curfews, containment rules, and prohibited areas. Native wildlife may benefit from reduced cat predation in public areas.
Key Changes
["Clarifies local government power to prohibit cats from places.", "Allows local laws to restrict cats to owners' premises.", "Enables cat curfews and time restrictions via local laws."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA25 Feb 2026
- LA Second Reading SpeechLA25 Feb 2026
- LA Second Reading MovedLA25 Feb 2026
Affected Sectors
local_governmentenvironment
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