Queensland plans to ban five restricted dog breeds in a nationwide first plan and is warning owners they could be held criminally responsible for the actions of their animals.
In a crackdown on dangerous dogs after a recent spate of horrific attacks, the state government could include jail terms of up to five years.
Queensland Agriculture Minister Mark Furner said on Sunday the government wanted community input on a discussion paper, with consultations open until Aug. 24.
He said some dog owners needed to be “corrected” on how they see their social responsibilities around their animals.
“That’s why we’ve developed some frameworks around the discussion paper dealing with the possibility of jail time,” he said….