Council Cat curfew to be introduced The curfew would come into effect from July 1, 2023 with council finalising an education plan. by . Published July 12, 2022 Link copied! Copy failed! Bass Coast Shire Council will introduce a 24-hour cat curfew on July 1, 2023 and will launch an education campaign to help cat owners transition to the new policy. Photo: Amber Kipp, Unsplash Updated September 05, 2025 2:05 pm | 5 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!