Cats
The State Government has, for some years, been facing calls from environmental interests to enact legislation to control the keeping of cats in the state. Interested parties and stakeholders (councils, government agencies and animal welfare groups) have been meeting to determine the basic form such legislation might take.
Whilst it is generally recognised that some control may assist in reducing feral cat populations, most Councils are hesitant to introduce change in the absence of a state wide policy or legislation. Council refers all feline enquiries on to the Ten Lives Cat Centre.
As such, Council does not respond to calls for collecting cats.
See Cat Management in Tasmania for more information including amendments to the Cat Management Act 2009.
Ducks
Tasmania is home to 11 species of native ducks. They all have specialised diets and unique appearances.
For more information about native ducks:
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Bees
- You must register as a beekeeper in Tasmania if you keep bees commercially or for recreation.
- Using the BeeTAS online portal you can register or renew your beekeeper registration, as well as manage and maintain your apiary site information and beekeeping activities.
- As a registered beekeeper, you must comply with all conditions of registration including the Australian Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity Code of Practice (PDF, 6.2MB). If you have more than 50 hives you must perform annual honey testing and provide a certification of compliance (PDF, 58KB).
- If you have any questions about registering as a beekeeper in Tasmania, please email honeybee.biosecurity@nre.tas.gov.au.
poultry
If you are keeping chickens, roosters or other poultry on your property, please be mindful that your poultry may have a negative effect on your neighbours.
Manage your poultry well so that they do not cause a nuisance by roaming and always ensure that their enclosure is clean and not causing an odour nuisance. Check that any water run-off is free from odour and contained on your own property and that feed is kept in vermin proof containers.
Excessive noise from poultry can be a major source of frustration and disturbance to your neighbours. The constant noise can have serious effects on mental health, sleep patterns, and overall quality of life.
If nuisance complaints are received and can be justified by a Council officer Council may take enforcement action under the Local Government Act 1993 or the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act (EMPCA) 1994.