APWF’s submission to the Western Australian Cat Act 2011 review calls for a shift from punitive enforcement to evidence-based, assistance-first cat management, prioritising accessible desexing and microchipping, Community Cat Programs and transparent reporting over ineffective measures such as mandated cat containment.

APWF’s submission to the Western Australian Cat Act 2011 review calls for a shift from punitive enforcement to evidence-based, assistance-first cat management, prioritising accessible desexing and microchipping, Community Cat Programs and transparent reporting over ineffective measures such as mandated cat containment.

We outline key points capturing the main reforms proposed in our draft submission. Select the points that best match your experience, eg. rescue, veterinary, local government, cat ownership, cat caring, wildlife protection or community welfare.

We’ve prepared a simple template you can use and adapt when responding to the WA Government by 5pm, Monday 31 August 2026.