Owners Responsibilities
On the spot fines - issued under the Domestic Animals Act 1994
Section of Act |
Description of offence |
Prescribed Penalty |
10(1) |
Failure to register a cat or dog |
$330.00 (2 units) |
24(1) |
Dog at large or not securely confined - daytime |
$248.00 (1.5 units) |
24(2) |
Dog at large or not securely confined - night time |
$330.00 (2 units) |
32(4) |
Not complying with an order to abate nuisance |
$248.00 (1.5 units) |
29(3) |
Dog attack or bite person or animal causing non serious injury |
$413.00 (2.5 units) |
Animal Welfare
Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, Council Officers are authorised to investigate complaints regarding neglected animals or alleged animal cruelty.
On the spot fines - issued under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
Section of Act |
Description of offence |
Prescribed Penalty |
15 A (2) |
Dog not secured to utility or trailer
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$330.00 (2 units) |
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1 Penalty Unit = $165.22 as at 1st July 2019