Systematic Inspection Program for Dog Registration
In accordance with section 114 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 (the Act) notice is hereby given that the South Burnett Regional Council
intends to conduct an Approved Systematic Inspection Program to ensure that all dogs are registered in accordance with the Act.
The program will commence on Wednesday 1 March 2023 and concludes on Friday 30 June 2023.
The properties to be included in the Systematic Inspection Program are potentially all residential and rural residential properties within the South Burnett area.
Inspections will be conducted between 8.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday during this period.
All dogs over the age of 3 months are obliged to be registered with the local authority, in which the animal resides, as required by the state’s Animal Management legislation. This systematic inspection program seeks to proactively check to see if animal owners are complying with their obligations.
Council is permitted to undertake these house inspections in order to ascertain compliance with the legislation. The Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 provides the necessary head of power to carry out the registration checking activities. Fines may apply in circumstances of non-compliance (on the spot fine $287.00).
For more information, please contact Council’s Animal Management team on 1300 789 279, 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.
