Under Section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995 and the Cat Act 2011 Gazettal of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Cat Amendment Local Law 2024

Published on Wednesday, 30 October 2024 at 8:25:06 AM

On 18 October 2024 the Cat Amendment Local Law was published in the Government Gazette, WA and comes into operation on 1 November 2024.

The purpose of the Cat Amendment Local Law 2024 is to:
1. Amend clause 1.5 by updating the definitions of “Veterinarian”
2. Delete clause 3.7(1)(b) to remove the requirement for permit holders to keep each cat contained on the premises and amend clauses 1.5 and 2.2(1) to remove reference to “effective Control”
3. Amend typographical errors in clause 3.3(2) and amend the clause reference errors in item 3 of schedule 2.
The effect of the Cat Amendment Local Law is to:
1. Reference the correct definition of “Veterinarian” as per the Veterinary Practice Act 2021
2. Ensure the local law does not place inconsistent or unauthorised conditions on cats being in public land beyond those provided in the Cat Act 2011
3. Provide clarity in clause 3.3(2) and ensure proper operation of item 3 in schedule 2

A consolidated copy of the Cat Local Law is available on the Shire webpage www.sjshire.wa.gov.au and may be inspected or obtained in person at Shire offices during normal opening times.

For more information, contact the Shire on 9526 1111.

Paul Martin
Chief Executive Officer