Cat Local Law 2026 - coming into operation on Monday 6 July 2026

Published on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at 12:38:46 PM

Cat Local Law 2026

s.3.12(6) and (6A) of the Local Government Act 1995

At a Council Meeting held on 4 June 2026, pursuant to section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995 and Section 79 of the Cat Act 2011, Council adopted the Shire of Toodyay Cat Local Law 2026:

• The purpose of which is to regulate the keeping, identification, control and management of cats within the district, including matters relating to responsible cat ownership, cat confinement, nuisance behaviour, cat-prohibited areas, approvals for additional cats, and the operation of cat management facilities, as permitted under section 79 of the Cat Act 2011. It also provides additional measures to support the Shire in addressing cat nuisance and enhancing permit conditions, definitions, prohibited places and penalties. .
• The effect of which to provide a clear regulatory framework for responsible cat ownership and the management of cats and cat facilities, protect environmental values, and enable enforcement of nuisance behaviours. It establishes obligations for cat owners, supports enforcement of the Cat Act 2011, and equips the Shire with the regulatory tools necessary to administer cat management within the district. .
• The justification of which is that it provides the Shire of Toodyay with clear and effective regulatory tools to manage cat ownership and amenity issues within the district.

The Cat Local Law 2026  was published in the government gazette, on Monday 22 June 2026 (No. 70).   It will come into operation on Monday 6 July 2026.

The local law is published on the Shire’s website here: https://www.toodyay.wa.gov.au/documents/25/cat-local-law-2026

It is also available for inspection at the Shire’s Administration Centre. 

Copies may be obtained by contacting the Shire on (08) 9574 9300.

Mr Alan Hart
Temporary CEO