Dog Policy & Local Law Review: Survey

Review of Dog Exercise and Prohibited Areas Council Policy and Local Laws relating to dogs

In accordance with section 3.12 and 3.16 of the Local Government Act 1995, the City of Fremantle gives public notice that:

The City of Fremantle Local Laws relating to dogs is proposed to be reviewed, in accordance with the approved schedule adopted by Council.
The City of Fremantle proposes to make the City of Fremantle Dogs Amendment Local Law 2026.

The purpose and effect of this local law is:

Purpose: Amend the City of Fremantle Local Laws relating to dogs (Principal Local Law), to remove redundant provisions and update clauses and definitions to align with current operations.

Effect: The City of Fremantle Local Laws relating to dogs are amended.

Following adoption by Council, the abovementioned local law will come into operation 14 days after their publication in the Government Gazette.

The City of Fremantle is simultaneously undertaking a review of the Dog Exercise and Prohibited Areas Policy.

The City is now seeking public feedback on the above Local Law, both in current format and proposed, and the draft amended Dog Exercise and Prohibited Areas Council Policy. Please note, the survey is for pet-owners and non-pet owners to complete.

Thank you for taking the time to contribute feedback on this draft Dog Exercise and Prohibited Areas Policy and Local Law review. Please make sure you have reviewed the FAQs and all materials in the Key Documents section before submitting your comments.

We are asking the public to:

Review the updated Dog Policy, Amendment Local Law, Key Documents and Frequently Asked Questions.
Contribute feedback by completing the survey below.
Provide a written submission or request a 1:1 meeting with a City Officer.

If you would like to meet with City staff before submitting your feedback, please email communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au.

Copies of the Local Laws and Policy can be viewed on the MySay page for this topic, as well as hard copies being available for inspection at Walyalup Civic Centre.

Submissions close 5pm AWST, 22 May 2026.

Introduction Questions

First Name

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Last Name

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Where do you live?

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Beaconsfield

Fremantle (Central)

Hilton

North Fremantle

O'Connor

Samson

South Fremantle

White Gum Valley

Other (please specify)

Please tell us about you. Which of the following do you identify as? Select all that apply.

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Resident

Ratepayer

Renter

Business Owner

Visitor

Other group/organisation that operates on Fremantle Council owned or managed land (please specify)

Dogs, Compliance & Current Experience

Do you currently own or look after a dog(s)?

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Yes

Have you experienced any of the following in the past 12 months? (select all that apply)

Dog attack or aggressive behaviour

Conflict between users

Confusion about whether dogs were allowed

Environmental concerns (e.g. wildlife disturbance)

Unwanted dog/child interaction

Dogs in Playgrounds

A Playground or Play Space is an area set aside/ designated for outdoor recreation and play, typically incorporating fixed or non‑fixed children’s play equipment, nature‑based or informal play elements and may include sand, rubber, bark, grass, or another impact‑attenuating (soft‑fall) surface.

As stated under the Dog Act 1976 – SECT 8, Guide and Assistance Dogs are allowed access to everywhere their handler goes – and this includes dogs in training.

Do you support playgrounds and play spaces being dog prohibited areas?

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Yes -- All playgrounds and play spaces being dog prohibited areas

Yes -- Some playgrounds being prohibited and some being dog on-lead areas

Can you tell us why you chose that option?

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Amendments to the City of Fremantle Dog Exercise and Prohibited Areas Policy & Local Laws Relating to Dogs

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Overall, do you support these amendments to the City's Dog Policy?

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I support the amendments to the policy

I somewhat support the amendments to the policy

I do not support the amendments to the policy

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Please tick which amendments you support. Select all that apply.

Addition of ‘Sir Fredrick Samson Park’ (conservation area only), as a dog prohibited area.

Addition of a location description for “A public building”.

Addition of 36 Rule Street as dog exercise area.

Removal of Prawn Bay as a dog exercise area.

Removal of Rocky Bay Reserve as a dog exercise area

None of the above

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Please provide any comments and feedback you have on the proposed amendments.

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Do you support the proposed City of Fremantle Dog Amendment Local Law 2026, outlining the proposed amendments to the current City of Fremantle Local Law Relating to Dogs?

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Yes

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Please provide any comments and feedback you have on the City of Fremantle Dog Amendment Local Law 2026.

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