Help shape cat management in Tasmania over the next five years
Cats are valued companion animals and popular pets for many Tasmanians. They are also seen as useful animals that control vermin; nuisance animals that disturb public amenity, and pest animals that spread disease and negatively impact native wildlife and agriculture.
You can make a submission responding to all or some of the questions in the Discussion Paper. You can do this as an individual or on behalf of an organisation.
This discussion paper is the first stage in developing the new Tasmanian Cat Management Plan, which will provide the framework for collaborative cat management action in Tasmania over the next five years.
The Discussion Paper helps readers to:
- understand the current laws about cats
- explore the key challenges involved in managing cats
- learn what has worked well in other states - and what has not
- consider how different policy options may affect households, councils and the wider community.
How to Have your Say
- Visit HERE to complete the online form.
- Submissions close at 5.00 pm Friday 15 May 2026
- you must read the discussion paper before making a submission
