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At the Wednesday 24 September 2025 Council Meeting, Councillors voted unanimously to adopt the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026 – 2029.
Council noted the survey responses and written submissions received as part of the community consultation on the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan.
The Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026- 2029 will be implemented as of Monday, 5 December 2025.
What is the Domestic Animal Management Plan?
The Domestic Animal Management Plan is a four-year plan that provides Council with a strategic, balanced approach towards:
•Promotion of responsible pet ownership,
•The welfare of dogs and cats in the community; and
•The protection of the community and the environment from nuisance dogs and cats.
Why was it under review?
State Government regulations require Council to prepare a new Domestic Animal Management Plan every four years.
By undertaking a review of the Domestic Animal Management Plan, Council can ensure it is meeting current community expectations while also protecting our residents, assets and facilities.
Community Consultation
During March – April 2025 we asked our community to let us know their thoughts on the Domestic Animal Management Plan. We heard from 79 people, and the feedback was used to help develop a new draft Domestic Animal Management Plan.
At a meeting on 28 May 2025, Council resolved to release the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan for community engagement from 30 May to 29 June 2025. We received 24 survey responses and 2 written submissions and engaged with the community at Council pop ups. The feedback we received helped us to finalise the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029.
At the Wednesday 24 September 2025 Council Meeting, Councillors voted unanimously to adopt the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026 – 2029.
Council noted the survey responses and written submissions received as part of the community consultation on the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan.
The Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026- 2029 will be implemented as of Monday, 5 December 2025.
What is the Domestic Animal Management Plan?
The Domestic Animal Management Plan is a four-year plan that provides Council with a strategic, balanced approach towards:
•Promotion of responsible pet ownership,
•The welfare of dogs and cats in the community; and
•The protection of the community and the environment from nuisance dogs and cats.
Why was it under review?
State Government regulations require Council to prepare a new Domestic Animal Management Plan every four years.
By undertaking a review of the Domestic Animal Management Plan, Council can ensure it is meeting current community expectations while also protecting our residents, assets and facilities.
Community Consultation
During March – April 2025 we asked our community to let us know their thoughts on the Domestic Animal Management Plan. We heard from 79 people, and the feedback was used to help develop a new draft Domestic Animal Management Plan.
At a meeting on 28 May 2025, Council resolved to release the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan for community engagement from 30 May to 29 June 2025. We received 24 survey responses and 2 written submissions and engaged with the community at Council pop ups. The feedback we received helped us to finalise the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029.
We encourage you to provide your feedback to help us understand what's important to you. Your input will help to shape the new Domestic Animal Management Plan.
We encourage you to provide your feedback to help us understand what's important to you. Your input will help to shape the new Domestic Animal Management Plan.
Domestic Animal Management Plan has finished this stage
Detailed review of the current Domestic Animal Management Plan.
Round 1 consultation
Domestic Animal Management Plan has finished this stage
14 March to 11 April 2025. Provide your input to help us draft the new Domestic Animal Management Plan.
Under Review
Domestic Animal Management Plan has finished this stage
We start to develop a new Domestic Animal Management Plan based on your input and legislative requirements.
Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan presented for round 2 consultation
Domestic Animal Management Plan has finished this stage
May 2025. Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan presented to Council ahead of community consultation.
Community consultation on draft Domestic Animal Management Plan
Domestic Animal Management Plan has finished this stage
30 May to 29 June 2025. We will seek community feedback on the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan.
Review feedback and finalise Domestic Animal Management Plan
Domestic Animal Management Plan has finished this stage
July 2025.
Domestic Animal Management Plan presented to Council
Domestic Animal Management Plan is currently at this stage
August - September 2025. The Domestic Animal Management Plan incorporating your views, feedback and input will be presented to Council for consideration and adoption.
