E-Petition

Queensland residents draws to the attention of the House the banning of certain dog breeds; tougher penalties for reckless owners and streamlining local government decisions.

Your petitioners support the RSPCA’s view that a dog’s breed isn’t an indication of guaranteed danger.

Your petitioners believe in consultation and people’s feedback in legislation processes and not rushing good legislation.

Your petitioners propose adding a ‘repeal’ provision in the legislation allowing persons with a declared dangerous dog to attend and comply with additional required training, leading to the cancellation of the dangerous dog declaration once the training is completed.

Your petitioners support the RSPCA’s view.

Your petitioners support the development of an animal provocation test. In certain circumstances a defence can be applied where an alleged dog attack was in direct response to a provocative act or actions by the alleged victimised person or dog as there are no current previsions available.

 Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to do all within its power to amend the Agriculture and Fisheries and Other Legislation Amendment Bill with the following proposals.

• The establishment of an Animal Management Centre (AMC Code) to develop an animal management code, manage all QCAT matters related to animals, oversee dog registrations and dangerous dog declarations in Queensland.
  
• A provision for retracting a dangerous dog declaration if the AMC is confident that the dog isn't dangerous or the ownership and keeping of the dog is of a high standard.
  
• A provision to support an animal provocation test within the repeal provisions.