In recent years, the Invasive Species Council & cohorts’ numbers on domestic cat-based wildlife impacts have been questioned by a number of animal welfare experts. There is strong support for our precious wildlife, we need to shift the focus on generalised overstated numbers to Australian local research based on scientific evidence, not predominantly on feralContinue reading “Questionable flaws in Invasive Species Council cat impacts to wildlife”
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Jack Gough ISC methods on how to secure government social licensing is this true?
During June 2026, information on the tactics used by Invasive Species Council was provided across social media in relation to the inhumane treatment of brumbies in New South Wales Parks. We believe the information to be substantially true and relevant to the public to understand how misleading information is used by a specific lobby group,Continue reading “Jack Gough ISC methods on how to secure government social licensing is this true?”
FAQ NSW Inquiry Mgmt of Cat Populations
Frequently asked questions, and responses to dispel myths and misunderstandings about the findings, recommendations and outcomes from the Inquiry Management of Cat Populations New South Wales (NSW). https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.aspx?pk=3011 Significant evidence, findings and recommendations were provided by a range of animal welfare experts in their submissions, hearing sessions, and further documents, including: the Australian Pet WelfareContinue reading “FAQ NSW Inquiry Mgmt of Cat Populations”
Hate speech towards all cats & rescuers/carers
Updated October 2025 Hate speech towards groups of people is well known, but how did it become disturbingly acceptable towards all cats in Australia and their rescuers & carers, and even cat owners? Articles and social media posts with overstated impacts, misleading content and extreme language, followed with comments of hate/ violence towards all cats,Continue reading “Hate speech towards all cats & rescuers/carers”
Campus Cats
LRC are building up references to examples of cat colonies being maintained on university campuses – from NSW Australia running a program for well over 10 years, through USA and other countries. This “model” works well on private campus grounds where cats may roam, an understanding private organisation, and with kind young volunteers helping out.
Vic Cat Management Strategy, Submissions due 26 April 2024
It is critical that everyone involved with cat welfare, especially community cat rescuers & feeders, provide a submission as feedback to this strategy. The draft Victorian Cat Management Strategy (the draft strategy) fails to include intrinsic stakeholders in the “main group” for formulation, including domestic cat management experts (eg APWF), the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA)Continue reading “Vic Cat Management Strategy, Submissions due 26 April 2024”
Impacts of cats on wildlife: quotes & references
LRC provides a range of quotes and reference sources to clarify the impacts of cats on wildlife. The majority of these are based on scientific evidence, however some views are also included (and the distinction between the two is made obvious). These quotes and reference sources are provided due to the assumptions and misunderstandings that haveContinue reading “Impacts of cats on wildlife: quotes & references”
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