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Effective control of
dogs in public places
Local governments in Queensland are responsible for monitoring, investigating and
enforcing non-compliant dog owners under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act
2008 (AMCDA).
While most people meet their dog ownership responsibilities, there continues to be serious
incidents involving dog attacks in the Queensland community including:
8,500 complaints about negative dog behaviour and dog attacks in 2022;
2,500 of those complaints resulted in hospitalisation of the victim;
an increase of 57% in dog-related incidents in public hospital emergency department
admissions from 2021 to 2022.
Key changes to the AMCDA
Changes were made to the AMCDA in response to the rise in dog attacks on community
members and animals in Queensland.
From 31 July 2024, there are:
Increased penalties for dog owners, including on-the-spot fines of 5 penalty units
(currently $834) for not keeping a dog under effective control when in a public place.
Increased penalties for dog owners of up to 700 penalty units for the most serious dog
attack offences, including the option of imprisonment for up to 3 years where a person
encourages a dog to attack, which results in death or grievous bodily harm to a person.
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Section 2
Effective control of a dog under the AMCDA
A person has effective control of a dog if:
they are physically able to control the dog
they are holding the dog using a leash, lead or other restraining device
the dog is securely tethered to a fixed object and under a person's constant supervision
the dog is kept in an appropriate temporary enclosure that limits the dog's movement
and is under a person's continuous supervision
the dog is being confined or tethered in, or on, a vehicle in a way that prevents the dog
moving any part of its body beyond the vehicle
the dog is under a person's continuous supervision and control using voice command
when:
in an off-leash area
doing obedience training
being shown at an exhibition or a race
acting as a working dog, a dog working for a government organisation or a security
patrol dog.
Off leash and on leash areas
Council has designated off leash areas. These
areas are outlined in Council’s local laws and
will have signage installed in the immediate
area. If you cannot locate off leash dog
signage, your dog must be on a leash.
For more information
Visit: 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Email: [email protected]
Call: (07) 5329 6500
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