The ACT Government has introduced new legislation to help Canberra’s cats live longer and healthier lives, while better protecting native wildlife.
“Cats provide love and companionship to many Canberrans. This new bill will promote responsible cat ownership, cat health and protect the environment,” said Minister for Transport and City Services Chris Steel.
From 1 July 2022 all cats will be required to be registered, with details to be updated annually. Existing owners will be able to register their cat for free while new owners after this date will pay a small one-off fee. The new requirement for cat registration and fees mirror the ACT’s annual dog registration scheme.
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