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❓ Mr. Krsticevic inquired about complaints received by the Department of Local Government regarding the Dog Act 1976. The Department clarified it lacks authority to handle such complaints, as enforcement rests with local governments.

AnsweredQoN 3948Legislative Assembly

Asked

22 August 2018

Member

Mr A. Krsticevic

Portfolio

Local Government

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Has the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries received direct complaints about the Dog Act 1976, and if yes: (a) How
many complaints were received; (b) What
was the nature of the complaints; (c) How
did the Department deal with each of the complaints; and (d) Did
any of the complaints lead to investigations by the Department?

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Answered

9 October 2018

Responded by

Minister for Local Government

Response time

8 days

(a-d) The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries receives regular phone calls and emails from local governments and members of the community in relation to the operation of the Dog Act 1976 (the Act). The Department does not have the authority to deal with complaints in relation to the Act, which, as per Section 9 of the Act, is administered and enforced by local governments.

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