Victoria

Our submission calls on Darebin to reject ineffective curfews and invest in microtargeted Community Cat Programs that reduce intake, complaints, and euthanasia while supporting residents and protecting animal welfare.

Our submission urges Mornington to replace outdated containment and trapping laws with targeted desexing and community-based solutions that reduce intake, euthanasia, and complaints while supporting pet carers.

Our submission urges Merri-bek to abandon ineffective curfews and adopt a One Welfare approach through targeted desexing, support for cat carers, and transparent, community-led solutions.

APWF’s recommendations - highlighted in the engagement summary - promote targeted desexing, voluntary containment, and accessible services to reduce impoundments, improve compliance, and protect both pets and people.