A parliamentary question asks about potential legislation to control dog ownership, particularly dangerous breeds. The Minister's response indicates regulations are being prepared, targeting pit bull terriers and a jokingly named breed.

AnsweredQoN 1142Legislative Council
Asked
13 March 2002
Portfolio
Local Government and Regional Development

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DOGS, LEGISLATIVE CONTROLS 1142. Hon SIMON O’BRIEN to the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development: Is the Government considering new legislation to control or restrict the ownership, keeping or breeding of dogs, particularly so-called dangerous breeds? Hon TOM STEPHENS

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Regulations are currently being prepared to provide for further controls on certain breeds of dogs. In particular, they will apply to pit bull terriers and a particularly offensive dog called the Simononsiens O’Briensius .
DOGS, LEGISLATIVE CONTROLS
Is the Government considering new legislation to control or restrict the ownership, keeping or breeding of dogs, particularly so-called dangerous breeds? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: Regulations are currently being prepared to provide for further controls on certain breeds of dogs. In particular, they will apply to pit bull terriers and a particularly offensive dog called the Simononsiens O’Briensius .
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: Regulations are currently being prepared to provide for further controls on certain breeds of dogs. In particular, they will apply to pit bull terriers and a particularly offensive dog called the Simononsiens O’Briensius .
Regulations are currently being prepared to provide for further controls on certain breeds of dogs. In particular, they will apply to pit bull terriers and a particularly offensive dog called the Simononsiens O’Briensius .

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