Public Notice

The Council of the City of Armadale resolved on 16 December 2024 to make the Cat Local Law 2024.

The local law was published in the Government Gazette on 22 January 2025 and comes into effect on 5 February 2025.

The purpose of the local law is to encourage responsible cat ownership and provide a means to address issues related to nuisance cats and cats in environmentally sensitive areas; and

The effect of this local law will permit the City to regulate cat ownership within the district, with particular regard to –

▪ Cats that cause a nuisance, in a public place;

▪ Cats that cause a nuisance on private property;

▪ Land in the district on which cats are prohibited absolutely;

▪ Limiting the numbers of cats that may be kept without a permit from the local government;

▪ Impounding of cats; and

▪ Offences under, and enforcement of, the local law.

A copy of the proposed local law may be inspected on the City’s website at www.armadale.wa.gov.au or obtained from the City’s office at 7 Orchard Avenue, Armadale between the hours of 8:15am and 4:45pm Monday to Friday, or from the Armadale, Kelmscott, Seville Grove and Piara Waters libraries.