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Residents of cat containment suburbs are made aware of the status of their suburb in the early stages of considering whether to purchase a home in these suburbs.
Signage is provided in all cat containment suburbs, advising of the cat containment status and the responsibilities of owners.
(2) Consequences for non-observance of cat containment requirements are dealt with in a consistent approach across Canberra.
Requests for compliance action in relation to cat containment are triaged according to the ‘risk of harms’ model whereby threats to public safety are given the highest priority. As a result, managing dog-related incidents takes precedence over cat containment matters, as they are usually considered an animal nuisance issue.
Residents concerned about non-compliance are advised to speak to the owners if the identity of the cat is known and advised of the option to trap cats on their own land.
Where owners are identified, they are advised of their obligations to comply with cat containment and management.
TCCS supports RSPCA ACT in its efforts to manage cat populations through education and de-sexing programs and provides significant funding to RSPCA for cat management activities including rehoming.
(3) None.
(4) None.
Sport—indoor sports facility
(Question No 2335)
Mr Milligan asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation, upon notice, on 22 February 2019:
(1) When will the Indoor Sports Feasibility Study be made available for sporting groups currently managing a shortage of facilities.
(2) Why has community consultation for the Indoor Sports Feasibility Study only focused on a small number of sports, such as Futsal, Gymnastics and Basketball.
(3) Is it acceptable for local sporting groups to have to turn away interested players due to a lack of facilities.
(4) Will the Minister commit to building an indoor sports facility.
Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
1. The Planning for Indoor Facilities and other Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Report will be released this financial year.
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