We support the world leading NSW Inquiry Management of Cat Populations outcomes and initiatives – we urgently seek more funding to expand the desexing and education initiatives to double the councils involved (currently only 30 councils of 128). The current program over 18 months is limited to be able to rapidly improve welfare for cats and wildlife.
Due to circumstances beyond our control our public assembly date has been deferred to 3rd May just before our parliament sits again.
Join us for our next and fun focused rally – starts 12pm Sunday Phillip St & Martin Place Sydney CBD!!!
Increasing the funding for desexing programs from 30 councils to 60!
Expanding the effective education & engagement with all 128 councils including highly effective human behaviour change programs!
Uplifting domestic cat management strategies to incorporate most recent expert research and evidence-based insights!
ALL for more rapidly and broadly minimising cat populations and reducing impacts to wildlife!!!
This rally is our second following the Aug 2025 rally, the outcomes from the NSW Inquiry Management of Cat Populations, and recent publications from domestic cat experts in Australia and overseas.
Refer our rally last August for more information that was provided then https://savecommunitycats.org/sydney-rally-23-aug-2025/
- Location & Time
- Key Messages
- The Inquiry Management of Cat Populations NSW 2025 findings are fully supported
- Increasing the funding for desexing programs from 30 councils to 60!
- Expanding the effective education & engagement with all 128 councils!
- Uplifting domestic cat management strategies to incorporate most recent expert research and evidence-based insights!
Location & Time
#1. The rally will commence in Martin Place, near Phillip Street crossing.
At the stepped area we welcome individuals and groups in “smart casual” cat attire to attempt for the world record of largest crowd in cat costumers. Note, simple attire will suffice! (clothing to be cat coloured, ears, whiskers & a tail) and we shall take photos in groups of cat attired attendees.
#2. Above the steps and between Macquarie St, there will be opportunities for attendees to record their own messages for our government Ministers & representatives.
#3. And then a short march to the front of Parliament House! All peaceful & showing our care for cats and their owners & caregivers.
Key Messages
The Inquiry Management of Cat Populations NSW 2025 findings are fully supported
“Yes” to supporting desexing programs
“It is clear that desexing is a critical part of any cat management strategy. The breeding cycle must be broken to reduce the overpopulation of cats.”
“Yes” to voluntary cat containment & behaviour-change programs
“A major issue that emerged throughout the inquiry was cat containment or cat curfews, and whether or not this should be mandatory. Overall, many believed that there are benefits to voluntary cat containment, but that the potential negative consequences of mandatory or punitive cat containment laws make them unworkable in New South Wales at present. It was apparent to the committee that there is currently insufficient evidence that mandatory cat containment and cat curfew laws are effective, and in fact they could have adverse consequences including the costs imposed on councils and significant increases in euthanasia rates. The committee encourages the Government to fund educational and behaviour-change programs so as to foster the voluntary adoption of cat containment within the community.” https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/lcdocs/inquiries/3011/Animal%20Welfare%20Committee%20-%20Report%20no.%202%20-%20Management%20of%20cat%20populations%20in%20New%20South%20Wales.pdf
Key supporting information:
RSPCA NSW: INQUIRY INTO THE MANAGEMENT OF CAT POPULATIONS IN NEW SOUTH WALES, RESPONSE TO SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTIONS
Australian Pet Welfare Foundation:
“🎉 Great news for cats, wildlife and the community! 🎉
The NSW Government has released its response to the parliamentary inquiry into cat management and it’s a HUGE step in the right direction. Here’s what they’re planning:
🌟 Recognition that desexing works
🌟 Major funding for desexing (including community cats!)
🌟 No mandatory containment
🌟 Support for rescues, councils and community programs
🌟 Focus on education, not punishment
🌟 Acknowledgement that wildlife decline is also caused by habitat loss and other pests, not just cats
This is a positive, balanced direction and shows what’s possible when we keep pushing for humane, evidence-based approaches.”
Increasing the funding for desexing programs from 30 councils to 60!
We request further fund desexing initiatives in at least another 30 councils, with other experienced providers including Cat Protection Society (CPS) NSW, Australian Pet Welfare Foundation (APWF), Animal Welfare League (AWL) NSW.
If you do not reside in one of the lucky 30 councils where funded desexing is offered for free, then we request you respectfully contact our premier and request support in your area.
The RSPCA supplementary document included in the above section provides the successful results achieved in the first round of the program across NSW councils.
Expanding the effective education & engagement with all 128 councils!
Expand the human change behaviour initiatives to rapidly increase cat containment and responsible ownership to all remaining councils of the 128.
Uplifting domestic cat management strategies to incorporate most recent expert research and evidence-based insights!
Incorporating recent expert publications and specific initiatives to more rapidly achieve results for humanely minimising cat populations and reducing impacts to wildlife. Including:
International Cat Care Report Insights & Strategy
Flatbush Cats New York Mayor Developments
Alley Cat Allies Legal terms etc for Community Cats, Caregivers, TNR etc
Aligning wildlife & cat management with increased focused knowledge in local government areas for effective tactical responses
Effectively addressing the cat hate and hate towards cat rescuers & carer
Save Community Cats 