Orange councillors have thrown their support behind a bill that would see residents fined should their cats run amok around town.

In October, Greens MP Sue Higginson introduced the Companion Animals Amendment (Control of Cats) Bill 2025 into NSW Parliament that if passed, would create a responsibility for cat owners to prevent their animal from roaming outside of their property.

The bill would require cat owners to take "reasonable steps" to prevent their pet from roaming, and introduce a tiered fine system to "encourage community education and cultural change."

During the November 18 Orange City Council meeting , Greens Cr David Mallard proposed they write in support of the legislative reform to include cat containment provisions in the Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW).

His motion a

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