Queenslanders Face Jail and Fines for Serious Dog Attacks

Owners of dangerous dogs in Queensland can face jail time up to three years and $108,000 fines for serious attacks.
Queenslanders Face Jail and Fines for Serious Dog Attacks
A rottweiler is presented during the Fifth Ankara National Breed Standards Competition organized by the Dog Breeds and Kinology Federation (KIV) in Golbas in Ankara on Aug. 25, 2019. Adem Altan/AFP via Getty Images
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Owners of dangerous dogs in Queensland could face jail time of up to three years and fines of $108,000 if their dogs carry out serious attacks, under the state’s newly introduced legislation.

The proposed legislation—which brings Queensland into line with other jurisdictions—is in response to demand from the community for tougher laws on dog attacks, according to Queensland Agricultural Industry Development Minister Mark Furner.