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Dog attacks on Ergon Energy employees are all too common, and in 2023 a meter reader was killed (Photos: Ergon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 19, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

The State Government has passed tough new legislation which could lead to jail terms for the owners of dogs that attack and cause serious injuries or deaths.<\/p>\n

The changes, passed in State Parliament on Thursday, include:<\/p>\n

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  • Maximum fines for failure to take reasonable steps to ensure a dog does not attack will double to more than $92,000;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Maximum fines up to $108,000 and up to three years’ jail for the owner of a dog that kills or seriously injures a person; and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Bans on five dog breeds: Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, American pit bull terrier or pit bull terrier, and the Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The changes come after a review of the Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008 and recommendations of a taskforce including the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, local councils, the Local Government Association of Queensland and RSPCA Queensland.<\/p>\n

        The changes will be supported with $7.57 million funding to provide more effective government action in response to dog attacks.<\/p>\n

        The funding will also include a community education and awareness campaign rolled out over three years to build responsible dog ownership.<\/p>\n

        Agriculture Minister Mark Furner said the government would “help people with at-risk dogs to comply to make the community safer”.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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