With the school holidays fast approaching and Easter just around the corner, many of us want to pack up and take a well-deserved break. I know for us at Bark Control this includes taking our dogs on our holiday.
There’s been a lot of controversy around the ‘right’ way to travel with a pet and it differs from state-to-state, which makes it tricky for those of us going on an interstate road trip or travelling long distances for work.
Never fear, we have compiled a list of the legislation across this great nation to ensure nobody gets left out of the loop (or fined).
State |
Penalty |
Laws |
QLD | Maximum penalty is $35,340 fine or 1 year in jail. |
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NSW | Maximum penalty for an individual is $5500 or 6 months in jail. For a corporation it is $27,500.
Police can also issue of the spot fines of $400+ and a possible loss of up to 3 demerit points. |
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VIC | Maximum penalty is $1554.60. |
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SA | Maximum penalty is $750. |
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WA | Penalties ranges from $2000 - $50,000 and 5 years in jail. |
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TAS | Maximum penalty for an individual is $15,700 or 1 year in jail. For a corporation it is $78,500. |
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ACT | Maximum penalty for an individual is $3,000. For a corporation it is $15,000. |
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NT | Maximum penalty of $23,100 or 18 months in jail. |
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We hope this helps clear up any confusion you have about the laws for traveling with your dog. Hopefully everyone gets to have some time off over the Easter break. Remember, dogs can’t eat chocolate!