Burpengary residents are reeling after a vicious dog attack left a woman in her 60s hospitalised with serious injuries.
Emergency services were called to a private residence in Burpengary at around 6:30 am on Tuesday. Queensland ambulance paramedics treated the woman for significant wounds to her arm and hand before transporting her to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a serious condition.
Moreton Bay Council removed the desexed American Staffordshire Terrier (Blue) from the premises after confirming it was the attacking dog. The dog is currently in council custody.
While the breed isn’t currently banned in Queensland, the incident raises concerns about dog safety just days after the state parliament passed stricter legislation targeting dangerous breeds.
“The incident was on private premises,” a council spokesperson said. “The dog has been removed and is being held by Council. Investigations are continuing and any further actions are contingent on the outcome of this investigation.”
This attack comes on the heels of the Agriculture and Fisheries and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 passing the Queensland Parliament last week.
The new legislation increases penalties for owners whose dogs inflict serious injuries or death on a person, with a maximum sentence of three years in jail and a fine of $108,000. Previously, dog owners faced a maximum penalty of $45,000.
The stricter laws specifically target five breeds: the Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Presa Canario, all of which are now banned in the state.
Published Date 26-April-2024
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