Queensland

Our submission urges removal of the “restricted matter” classification for unowned cats and calls for humane, effective reforms including targeted desexing, microchipping, and support for carers to reduce euthanasia and improve public outcomes.

Current Qld laws treat unowned cats as “restricted matter,” meaning they must be killed – feeding or adopting them is a crime. This outdated approach harms cats and the people who care for them. Public feedback closes 27 October. Copy our suggested answers and submit in 5 minutes.

This submission provides recommendations on dog training, behavioural assessments, allegations of aggression and breed specific legislation

APWF argues that body corporates should not be allowed to enforce a ‘no-pets’ by-law, regardless of when or how it was adopted.