2005

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

FOR THE

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Domestic Animals (Cat Containment) Amendment Bill 2005

Government Amendment

Supplementary Explanatory Statement

Amendment to be moved by the Minister for Urban Services

John Hargreaves MLA

Explanatory Statement:

This amendment delays the commencement of the Domestic Animals (Cat Containment) Amendment Bill 2005, from the day after the notification of the Bill on the ACT Government Legislation Register to a date fixed in writing by the Minister. If the provision has not commenced within 6 months, automatic commencement will take effect at that time.

This delay in necessary to allow time for subordinate legislation for the compulsory microchiping program to be prepared in conjunction with cat management and identification legislation and systems in other jurisdictions to ensure that the Territory’s legislation is consistent and compatible with these jurisdictions, particularly New South Wales and Victoria.