Systematic Inspection Program for Dog Registration

Published on 20 April 2026

In accordance with section 114 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 (the Act) notice is hereby given that the South Burnett Regional Council intends to conduct an Approved Systematic Inspection Program to ensure that all dogs are registered in accordance with the Act.

The program will commence on Monday 4 May 2026 and concludes on Tuesday 14 July 2026.

The properties to be included in the Systematic Inspection Program are potentially all properties within the South Burnett area where current records indicate that dog registration fees have not been paid.

Inspections will be conducted between 8.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday during this period.

All dogs over the age of three (3) months are obliged to be registered with the local authority, in which the animal resides, as required by the state’s animal management legislation.  This systematic inspection program seeks to proactively check to see if animal owners are complying with their obligations.

Council is permitted to undertake these house inspections in order to ascertain compliance with the legislation. The Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 provides the necessary head of power to carry out the registration checking activities.

For more information, please contact Council’s Animal Management team on (07) 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.