Published on 15 October 2026
Read the full proposed changes here:
The proposed changes seek to address some minor drafting irregularities in the previous local law and also seek to provide clearer rules, improved guidance and more effective processes for managing animals across the Shire.
In summary the proposed changes include: ✅ New standards for the keeping of animals to ensure that animals are safely and securely contained and welfare standards are met including noise nuisance and Council’s ability to enforce legislative requirements. ✅ Clearly mapped designated town areas for Cunnamulla, Wyandra, Eulo and Yowah, providing certainty about where specific animal management requirements apply. ✅ Expanded definitions and simplified provisions to make the law easier to understand and comply with. The proposed amendments retain the existing intent of Council’s animal management framework while modernising provisions, improving administrative processes and supporting responsible animal ownership, animal welfare, community safety and local amenity throughout the Shire. We encourage you to provide feedback in relation to the proposed amendments and their potential impacts through the Public Interest Test process.
Public Interest Test Plan(PDF, 258KB)
Paroo Shire Council Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2026(PDF, 2MB)