Animal Control

Note: All fees are inclusive of GST. Dogs should be registered by 1 July each year. Late penalty fees apply from 31 July each year.
 Category  Details 2023/24 charges (incl GST)
Dog registration - category fees Working dogs, per dog 26.00
Non-working dogs, per dog 87.00
Neutered non-working dog 70.00
Selected owner dogs, per dog 35.00
Farm pet dogs, per dog 26.00
Disability Assist dog No fee
Dog registration Probationary owner dogs Registration fee plus 50%
Dog registration Dangerous dogs Registration fee plus 50%
Late registration penalty Registration fee plus 50%
Selected Owner/Multiple Dog Permit Application and assessment 40.00
Reassessment 25.00
Adoption Fee Application and assessment 200.00
Replacement tag 10.00
New tag Dog from another district/Change of owner (For a dog that is currently registered) No Fee
Dog Impounding First offence - registered dog 75.00
First offence - unregistered dog 150.00
Second offence 150.00
Third offence 200.00
Seizure and custody 80.00
Sustenance per day 20.00
Destruction fee 60.00
Livestock Impounding Fee $75 per animal plus $85 per hour for time taken to contain animal(s) 75.00
Callout Fee 80.00
Sustenance per day (if required) 20.00