PAPER PETITION - Request to Amend Council’s Animal Management Laws Regarding Miniature Goats
Principal Petitioner: Patricia Zakrzewski
Date of Receipt: 5 January 2026
Number of Signatures: 687
Petition Request:
Change the Animal Management Regulations and Laws in regards to Miniature Goats. We request Redland City Council to allow miniature goats as pets on large residential properties from 1000m2 per pair.
Miniature goats are 1/4 the size of their larger bred cousins, the full-size goat stand smaller than the height of the average family dog, and make great family pets. Miniature goats are non-aggressive, and pose no threat to people, the environment or wildlife. Miniature goats are less intrusive to the land and environment than chickens, other fowl and the family pet dog or cat. These animals are no different to maintain the family dog, requiring fencing, foot trimming and vaccination and their faeces has no odour. Miniature Goats are good for natural lawn maintenance, safe in nature areas, not posing a threat to wildlife and the various Breeders Associations state miniature goats only require 1000m2 per pair. Far less than RCCs current requirements. Allowance have been made for other small livestock, such as chickens, ducks, geese, guinea fowl and turkeys, and we ask the same allowance be made for these miniatures due to their docile nature, non intrusive design, and versatility as both useful to a home, good for the natural environment and making great loving pets.
Petition Response (2 March 2026):
Thank you for your petition requesting Council amend the Animal Management Laws regarding Miniature Goats.
The petition was formally presented to Council at its General Meeting on 18 February 2026 and has been referred for Chief Executive Officer consideration and report.
Council is currently considering changes to the Animal Management Local Laws, including provisions relating to the keeping of goats. A broader package of proposed amendments to the Animal Management Local Laws is being developed and is expected to be released for community consultation in the near future.
Once the proposed amendments are publicly available, details about the consultation process and how members of the community can provide feedback will be published on Council’s website.
Thank you for taking the time to engage with Council on this matter. Council’s response to you regarding the outcome will also be published on the Council website so that other signatories are able to view it.