Domestic Animal Management Plan Review

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Help shape our Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029

Council is reviewing our Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) and want to hear from you.

The DAMP is a four-year plan that sets out how Council manages cats and dogs in our community. It outlines current challenges, opportunities, and actions to ensure responsible pet ownership and community safety.

Your feedback will help us:

  • Understand what’s working well,
  • Identify areas where we can improve, and
  • Set our priorities for the next four years.

Have your say
Share your thoughts and ideas to help shape the future of animal management in our community.

Help shape our Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029

Council is reviewing our Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) and want to hear from you.

The DAMP is a four-year plan that sets out how Council manages cats and dogs in our community. It outlines current challenges, opportunities, and actions to ensure responsible pet ownership and community safety.

Your feedback will help us:

  • Understand what’s working well,
  • Identify areas where we can improve, and
  • Set our priorities for the next four years.

Have your say
Share your thoughts and ideas to help shape the future of animal management in our community.

  • Have Your Say on the Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan

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    Thanks for your feedback

    Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback during our first round of engagement. We listened to what you told us, which has been valuable in guiding our understanding of the community's priorities. Your feedback and ideas have helped us prepare the updated draft Domestic Animal Management Plan, which is now available for final review.

    This document is Council's four-year roadmap for managing domestic animals in our community. It outlines the programs, services, and strategies we will use to promote responsible pet ownership, balancing education with regulation.

    The draft plan addresses all the requirements of the Domestic Animals Act 1994, including strategies to:

    • Encourage registration and identification

    • Minimise the risk of dog attacks

    • Manage nuisance issues like barking dogs and wandering cats

    • Address animal overpopulation

    We are now releasing this draft for a final round of community review. This is your opportunity to see what is proposed and provide any final comments before the plan is presented to Council for adoption.

    How to have your say on the second round of engagement

    Please take a look at the Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029 available in the 'Key Documents' of this page or click here.

    Provide your feedback by completing our online survey or provide suggestions through the ideas tab.

    Feedback on the draft plan is open until 8 December.


  • What is the DAMP review?

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    Background

    Under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, all councils are required to review their DAMP every four years. This process is essential to ensure our services and strategies continue to meet the needs of our community, promote responsible pet ownership and ensure the welfare of animals.

    Community feedback is a vital part of this review. Your experiences and ideas will help us create a new plan that reflects current community values and addresses the issues that matter most to you.

    What does the plan cover?

    The DAMP outlines Council's approach to a wide range of animal management topics. We are seeking your feedback on key areas such as:

    • Promoting responsible pet ownership and education.

    • Pet registration and identification.

    • Managing nuisance issues like barking dogs and wandering cats.

    • Dog attack prevention and managing dangerous animals.

    • Off-leash and on-leash public areas.

    How to Have Your Say

    We are seeking your feedback on the current plan and your priorities for the future. This information will be used to help us prepare the new Draft DAMP for 2026-2029.

    Please share your experiences by completing our online survey or provide suggestions through the ideas tab.

    Feedback for this initial consultation closes on 3 November 2025.

Page last updated: 27 Nov 2025, 04:46 PM