Proposed amendments to Local Law No. 12 (Animal Management) 2013 and Subordinate Local Law No.12 (Animal Management) 2013

Consultation has concluded

The summary report is now available.

City of Gold Coast (City) invites you to have your say on proposed changes to Local Law No. 12 (Animal Management) 2013 (LL) and Subordinate Local Law No. 12 (Animal Management) 2013 (SLL). 

The proposed changes aim to: 

  • reduce red tape by removing some permit types. 
  • increase the penalties for high-risk offences. 
  • make animal noise nuisance laws clearer and easier to understand. 
  • update containment and enclosure requirements
  • help protect our koala population
  • align our laws with changes to state laws that have been made in recent years.

Your feedback can help shape the proposed new local laws.

Important links:

To have your say about the proposed local law and subordinate local law:

  • Complete the online submission form (below) or
  • Complete the Downloadable Submission Form Word or PDF which can be:
    • Scanned and emailed to gchaveyoursay@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
    • Posted to Chief Executive Officer, City of Gold Coast, PO Box 5042 GCMC QLD 9726
    • Hard copies can also be collected from or delivered to a City Customer Service Centre during office hours located at: 
      • Nerang – 833 Southport Nerang Road, Nerang
      • Southport – 47 Nerang Street, Southport
      • Helensvale – corner Lindfield Road and Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale
      • Palm Beach – 22 Eleventh Avenue, Palm Beach 
      • Upper Coomera – 90 Reserve Road (corner Reserve and Abraham Roads). 

Community engagement runs until 5pm Monday 29 August 2022.

The summary report is now available.

City of Gold Coast (City) invites you to have your say on proposed changes to Local Law No. 12 (Animal Management) 2013 (LL) and Subordinate Local Law No. 12 (Animal Management) 2013 (SLL). 

The proposed changes aim to: 

  • reduce red tape by removing some permit types. 
  • increase the penalties for high-risk offences. 
  • make animal noise nuisance laws clearer and easier to understand. 
  • update containment and enclosure requirements
  • help protect our koala population
  • align our laws with changes to state laws that have been made in recent years.

Your feedback can help shape the proposed new local laws.

Important links:

To have your say about the proposed local law and subordinate local law:

  • Complete the online submission form (below) or
  • Complete the Downloadable Submission Form Word or PDF which can be:
    • Scanned and emailed to gchaveyoursay@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
    • Posted to Chief Executive Officer, City of Gold Coast, PO Box 5042 GCMC QLD 9726
    • Hard copies can also be collected from or delivered to a City Customer Service Centre during office hours located at: 
      • Nerang – 833 Southport Nerang Road, Nerang
      • Southport – 47 Nerang Street, Southport
      • Helensvale – corner Lindfield Road and Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale
      • Palm Beach – 22 Eleventh Avenue, Palm Beach 
      • Upper Coomera – 90 Reserve Road (corner Reserve and Abraham Roads). 

Community engagement runs until 5pm Monday 29 August 2022.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Survey

    This survey will cover the following proposed key changes:

    Page 1

    • Animal Noise Nuisance 

    Page 2

    Permits and Prohibitions 

    • Bundall Equestrian precinct 
    • Horses and other livestock 
    • Aviary birds 
    • Hens 
    • Bees, mice, rats 
    • Geese, ducks and turkeys  
    • Animal breeders, kennels, pet shops, animal carers and guard dogs

    Page 3

    • Keeping of dogs (koala protection) 
    • Animal enclosures 
    • Control of animals in public places
    • Fine amounts
    • Administrative amendments


    IMPORTANT NOTE: The information provided in the following survey questions are summaries of the proposed amendments only. Please ensure you read the proposed amendments (available in the attached link/s) to obtain a thorough understanding of the changes being proposed. Your submission will only be considered if it relates to the specific laws that are proposed to be amended.

    SURVEY TIPS: 

    ONLY RESPOND TO TOPICS AND QUESTIONS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO YOU.

    LEAVE IRRELEVANT TOPICS AND QUESTIONS ENTIRELY BLANK. 

    HOWEVER, THE DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS ON THE LAST PAGE ARE MANDATORY. 

    Consultation has concluded