Cat Management in Australia: Emerging Policies and Competing Perspectives

Authors

• Andrew Rowan DPhil, WellBeing International, Inc.

Abstract

This article explores Australia’s evolving cat management policies and the growing debate surrounding feral, stray, and companion cats. It highlights initiatives such as containment regulations, eradication campaigns, and trap-neuter-vaccinate-return programs while examining the tensions between biodiversity protection, animal welfare, and public attitudes toward cats.

Recommended Citation

Rowan, Andrew DPhil (2026) "Cat Management in Australia: Emerging Policies and Competing Perspectives," WellBeing News: Vol. 8: Iss. 4, Article 2.
Available at: https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/wbn/vol8/iss4/2