Why are cats not allowed out in Australia?
Why are cats not allowed out in Australia? Ecological damage. Feral cats are a major invasive species and have been linked to the decline and extinction of various native animals in Australia. They have been shown to cause a significant impact on ground-nesting birds and small native mammals.
Why are cats allowed to roam free UK?
The law relating to trespass in the context of domestic animals is found in the Animals Act 1971. However, cats enjoy a unique position as the Animals Act 1971 does not apply to them. This is how cats have this 'right to roam' and they cannot, therefore, trespass in the legal sense.