23 January 2026

Why Boroondara is considering a cat curfew

When we asked for feedback about our Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-29 in 2025, some community members expressed concerns about cats.

These concerns mostly centred on cats roaming beyond their owner’s property and into areas where they can cause nuisance and prey on local wildlife. Council is considering the possibility of introducing a curfew to contain cats’ ability to roam like this.

Consultation opening in coming months

A cat curfew can take a variety of different forms. We’ll provide further details in the coming months and look forward to your feedback.

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