Page204 - Week 01 - Thursday, 3 December 2020

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Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

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2) Domestic Animal Services (DAS) is not able to provide data on how many Sexually Entire Animal Permit applications were unsuccessful in (a) 2019-2020, (b) 2018-2019, (c) 2017-2018 and (d) 2016-2017.

3) DAS does not record the total staffing costs associated with obtaining a Sexually Entire Animal Permit yet the legislated fees for the relevant years in question are as follows;

a) 2019-2020 - $424.00;

b) 2018-2019 - $413.70;

c) 2017-2018 - $397.80; and

d) 2016-2017 – $390.00, Pensioner $80.00, Member of ACT Canine Association/Australian National Cats - $119.50.

4) Seven breeders’ licenses were issued in 2019-20. Data for 2018-19 is not available.

5) DAS is not able to provide this data.

6) DAS does not record the total cost associated with obtaining a breeder’s license however the legislated fees for the relevant years in question are as follows;

a) 2019-2020 - $424;

b) 2018-2019 - $413.70; (Year of Introduction)

c) 2017-2018 – N/A

d) 2016-2017 – N/A.

7) The average infringement cost for individuals caught with an animal that has not been de sexed in the relevant timeframe and without a permit is as follows;

a) 2019-2020 – Dog - $500, Cat - $350;

b) 2018-2019 – Dog - $75, Cat - $75;

c) 2017-2018 - Dog - $75, Cat - $75; and

d) 2016-2017 – Dog - $75, Cat - $75.

Municipal services—playgrounds
(Question No 4)

Ms Lawder asked the Minister for Transport and City Services, upon notice, on 4 December 2020:

(1) How many playgrounds are there throughout Canberra.

(2) Of these playgrounds, can the Minister advise how many have (a) shade sails, (b) tables/benches, (c) drinking fountains, (d) rubbish bins and (e) recycling bins.

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