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Dog registration
Please note:
- Pensioners as defined in the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992 are charged 50% of the fees.
- Working dogs are charged 25% of the fees.
- Assistance dogs, as defined under Section 8 of the Dog Act 1976, are registered at no charge.
| Description |
Charge Type |
GST Inclusive |
Unsterilised Dog Fee |
Sterilised Dog Fee |
| Annual fee |
Statutory |
No |
$50.00 |
$20.00 |
| Three yearly fee |
Statutory |
Yes |
$120.00 |
$42.50 |
| Lifetime |
Statutory |
Yes |
$250.00 |
$100.00 |
| Kennel licence fee |
Statutory |
Yes |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
Dangerous dogs
| Description |
Charge Type |
GST Inclusive |
2024-25 Fee |
| Sign |
Council |
No |
$25.50 |
| Collars - extra small |
Council |
No |
$32.00 |
| Collars - small |
Council |
No |
$35.50 |
| Collars - medium (55cm) |
Council |
No |
$43.50 |
| Collars - medium (65cm) |
Council |
No |
$51.50 |
| Collars - medium (70cm) |
Council |
No |
$56.50 |
| Collars - large (65cm) |
Council |
No |
$57.00 |
| Collars - large (75cm) |
Council |
No |
$64.00 |
| Statutory Inspection Fee |
Statutory |
No |
$100.00 |
Cat registration
Pensioners are charged 50% of the fees.
Unsterilised cat
| Description |
Charge Type |
GST Inclusive |
2024-2025 Fee |
| Breeding/unsterilised cat per year |
Statutory |
No |
$100.00 |
Sterilised cat
| Description |
Charge Type |
GST Inclusive |
2024-2025 Fee |
| Initial registration if after 31 May |
Statutory |
No |
$10.00 |
| Annual fee |
Statutory |
No |
$20.00 |
| Three years |
Statutory |
No |
$42.50 |
| Lifetime |
Statutory |
No |
$100.00 |
Pound Fees Cats/Dogs
| Description |
Charge Type |
GST Inclusive |
2024-2025 Fee |
| Impounding fee |
Council |
No |
$130.00 |
| Impounding fee - discounted (registered and microchipped Dog, registered, microchipped and sterilised Cat) |
Council |
No |
$100.00 |
| Daily maintenance |
Council |
No |
$15.00 |
| Microchipping |
Council |
No |
$40.00 |
| Sale of cats/dogs (includes microchip) |
Council |
No |
$75.00 |
| Application for exemption of limitation of the number of dogs/cats |
Council |
Yes |
$100.00 |
Stock
Definition as per Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1960: Cattle (referred to as “Stock” in this schedule) – entire horses, mules, asses, camelids, bulls, boars, mares, geldings, colts, fillies, foals, oxen, cows, steers, heifers, calves, rams, pigs, wethers, ewes, lambs and goats.
Costs to engage the services of contractors for the transportation of stock will be charged in addition to the costs below.
Stock impounded between 7am to 5.30pm
| Description |
Charge Type |
GST Inclusive |
Sheep, Goats and Pigs |
All Other Stock |
| 1 to 10 head of stock |
Council |
No |
$125.00 |
$150.00 |
| 11 to 50 head of stock |
Council |
No |
$250.00 |
$300.00 |
| Stock per head in excess of 50 |
Council |
No |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
| Sustenance fee (per head) |
Council |
No |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
Stock impounded between 5.30pm to 7am
| Description |
Charge Type |
GST Inclusive |
Sheep, Goats and Pigs |
All Other Stock |
| 1 to 10 head of stock |
Council |
No |
$200.00 |
$225.00 |
| 11 to 50 head of stock |
Council |
No |
$400.00 |
$450.00 |
| Stock per head in excess of 50 |
Council |
No |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
| Sustenance fee (per head) |
Council |
No |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
Impounded vehicles (towage fee)
| Description |
Charge Type |
GST Inclusive |
2024-2025 Fee |
| Car/ Utility Vehicle/ Motorcycle |
Council |
Yes |
$250.00 |
| Light Truck or Larger Vehicle |
Council |
Yes |
$350.00 |