Review of Dog Local Law 2016

Background

In 2024, the City of Bayswater sought feedback from the public regarding the review of the City's Dog Local Law 2016. At the Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM) on 24 September 2024, Council determined to amend the City's Dog Local Law 2016. (See item 10.1.5 of the OCM meeting minutes).

A draft Dogs Amendment Local Law 2025 was subsequently developed and presented to Council at the OCM on 29 April 2025, where it resolved to advertise the document for public comment. (See item 10.1.3 of the OCM meeting minutes). The public is now invited to have its say on the proposed changes.

What changes are being proposed?

The draft Dogs Amendment Local Law 2025 proposes the following changes:

  • Removing Part 2 relating to the impounding of dogs: The impounding of dogs is included within the Dog Act 1976 and does not form part of most other local government dogs’ local laws.
  • Inserting a new clause: 2.3 Direction to provide a suitable enclosure: This is in keeping with other local governments dogs’ local laws. The purpose is to for the protection and safety of both the dog and the dog owner.
  • Changes to Schedule 3 “Offences in respect of which a modified penalty applies”
    • Increasing the modified penalty for clause 3.9 “Failing to comply with the conditions of a licence” from $200 to $250.
    • Increasing the modified penalty for clause 4.1(2) “Dogs excreting in prohibited place” from $100 to $150.
    • Introducing a modified penalty of $200 for clause 2.1 ““Failing to provide effective means to contain a dog.”
    • Removing the reference to the penalty related to a “dangerous dog” as this is included within the Dog Act 1976 and is no longer required.

How to have your say

There are several ways to have your say. You can:

  • Use the online comment form on this page, which asks for your comment on each of the changes proposed in the draft Dogs Amendment Local Law 2025
  • Type your submission and upload it through the submission form on this page
  • Mail your submission to the Chief Executive Officer, City of Bayswater, PO Box 467, Morley, WA 6943, or
  • Email your submission to the Chief Executive Officer at mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au.

Please note: submissions close on 4 July 2025


Background

In 2024, the City of Bayswater sought feedback from the public regarding the review of the City's Dog Local Law 2016. At the Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM) on 24 September 2024, Council determined to amend the City's Dog Local Law 2016. (See item 10.1.5 of the OCM meeting minutes).

A draft Dogs Amendment Local Law 2025 was subsequently developed and presented to Council at the OCM on 29 April 2025, where it resolved to advertise the document for public comment. (See item 10.1.3 of the OCM meeting minutes). The public is now invited to have its say on the proposed changes.

What changes are being proposed?

The draft Dogs Amendment Local Law 2025 proposes the following changes:

  • Removing Part 2 relating to the impounding of dogs: The impounding of dogs is included within the Dog Act 1976 and does not form part of most other local government dogs’ local laws.
  • Inserting a new clause: 2.3 Direction to provide a suitable enclosure: This is in keeping with other local governments dogs’ local laws. The purpose is to for the protection and safety of both the dog and the dog owner.
  • Changes to Schedule 3 “Offences in respect of which a modified penalty applies”
    • Increasing the modified penalty for clause 3.9 “Failing to comply with the conditions of a licence” from $200 to $250.
    • Increasing the modified penalty for clause 4.1(2) “Dogs excreting in prohibited place” from $100 to $150.
    • Introducing a modified penalty of $200 for clause 2.1 ““Failing to provide effective means to contain a dog.”
    • Removing the reference to the penalty related to a “dangerous dog” as this is included within the Dog Act 1976 and is no longer required.

How to have your say

There are several ways to have your say. You can:

  • Use the online comment form on this page, which asks for your comment on each of the changes proposed in the draft Dogs Amendment Local Law 2025
  • Type your submission and upload it through the submission form on this page
  • Mail your submission to the Chief Executive Officer, City of Bayswater, PO Box 467, Morley, WA 6943, or
  • Email your submission to the Chief Executive Officer at mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au.

Please note: submissions close on 4 July 2025


Page last updated: 15 May 2025, 11:25 AM