NEW data reveals a “staggering” 422 per cent increase in the number of reported dog attacks, says Shadow Minister for Urban Services Nicole Lawder.
In this calendar year up until September 2, Ms Lawder says 154 dogs were seized after a dog attack and 78 were declared dangerous, or released on control orders or euthanised.
Earlier this week Ms Lawder proposed new animal welfare laws that will create clear and simple accountability measures after a dog attack.
Interested Canberrans and stakeholders can provide feedback on Ms Lawder’s proposed laws at haveyoursay.net.au/dog–att
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