❓ Hon Lynn MacLaren questions the Minister for Local Government regarding the Dog Amendment Bill 2013, specifically concerning breed-specific legislation and its effectiveness, referencing the 'Calgary model'. The Minister acknowledges awareness of differing opinions on breed-specific legislation and confirms some provisions are based on the Calgary model.
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DOG
AMENDMENT BILL 2013 — BREED-SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
630. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the
minister representing the Minister for Local Government:
(1) Is the
minister aware of the many jurisdictions worldwide that demonstrate that
breed-specific legislation is ineffective?
(2) Is the
minister aware of the ''Calgary model''—an animal control
by-law that originates from Calgary, Canada, that opposes breed-specific
legislation?
(3) Are there other provisions of
the Dog Amendment Bill 2013 based on the Calgary model?
(4) If yes to (3), which provisions?
(5) Are there any extra
responsibilities for rangers under the Dog Amendment Bill 2013?
(6) If yes to (5), what training are
rangers receiving to cope with extra responsibilities?
AMENDMENT BILL 2013 — BREED-SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
630. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the
minister representing the Minister for Local Government:
(1) Is the
minister aware of the many jurisdictions worldwide that demonstrate that
breed-specific legislation is ineffective?
(2) Is the
minister aware of the ''Calgary model''—an animal control
by-law that originates from Calgary, Canada, that opposes breed-specific
legislation?
(3) Are there other provisions of
the Dog Amendment Bill 2013 based on the Calgary model?
(4) If yes to (3), which provisions?
(5) Are there any extra
responsibilities for rangers under the Dog Amendment Bill 2013?
(6) If yes to (5), what training are
rangers receiving to cope with extra responsibilities?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for some notice
of the question.
(1) I am aware
that various conclusions have been reported on the effectiveness of
breed-specific legislation; however, this government wants to ensure that the
community is protected from breeds that have been identified as capable of
causing serious injury or even death if they attack.
(2)–(3) Yes.
(4) Proposed section 34 of the Dog
Amendment Bill 2013.
(5) No; it provides clarification and more tools to assist
with the enforcement of the legislation.
(6) Not applicable.
of the question.
(1) I am aware
that various conclusions have been reported on the effectiveness of
breed-specific legislation; however, this government wants to ensure that the
community is protected from breeds that have been identified as capable of
causing serious injury or even death if they attack.
(2)–(3) Yes.
(4) Proposed section 34 of the Dog
Amendment Bill 2013.
(5) No; it provides clarification and more tools to assist
with the enforcement of the legislation.
(6) Not applicable.
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