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29 July 2026
Updated dog control and enforcement guidelines released

The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) has released updated national Dog Control and Enforcement Guidelines, marking the first phase of the Government’s review of the Dog Control Act 1996.

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