KINGSTON Council is the latest Victorian council to consider implementing a 24/7 cat curfew.
Council’s 2026-2029 Domestic Animal Management Plan has been released for community consultation. The draft plan includes investigation of low-cost desexing programs, initiatives to encourage increased registration of dogs and cats, increased enforcement of dog regulations at council reserves and the foreshore with targeted patrols, and a review of the existing dusk-until-dawn cat curfew with consideration of a 24/7 curfew.
Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said the plan had been shaped by community input gathered earlier this year. “This is about education, support and working together. We want Kingston to continue being a safe, pet-friendly city where animals are cared for responsibly and our environment is respected.”
“We know how much our community cares about their pets, and we’re proud to be a city that welcomes them. At the same time, our community has told us they value responsible ownership to help protect pets, people and wildlife. This plan reflects those views and sets a clear way forward,” she said. “As with all our consultations, we are very keen to hear the views of our community, so I am encouraging everyone to have their say.”
Frankston Council is also considering making the cat curfew change as part of its domestic animal management plan review. (“24/7 cat curfew in the works”, The News 14/8/2025)
Consultation on Kingston Council’s draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029 closes on 30 September. To read the plan visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/cats-and-dogs.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 10 September 2025