Dog Control

The Dog Act requires all dogs to be registered with the shire if it is 3 months or older. The registration period is 1 November to 31 October.

All dogs must be microchipped before registration. Copies of microchipping papers must be provided on registration.

All dogs found roaming will be impounded and the owners fined. For the release of an unregistered dog the registration must be paid along with the fine.

Fees are as follows:

2017/18 Dog Registration Forms
 1 year period3 year periodLifetime            
Unsterilised $50 $120 $250
Sterilised $20 $42.50 $100
Working Dog ¼ of registration fee
Pensioners ½ of registration fee

Dog Registration Form

Dog  Dog