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(3) Under the Dog Control Act, 1975, where dogs are found attacking,livestock they can be shot on sight by authorized persons.

Section 40 of the Act provides for recovery of compensation by the aggrieved party irrespective of whether or not proceedings are instituted against the dog owner by either the Dog Control Unit or Police.

Where court action for a dog attack has been initiated by the ACT Dog Control Unit some recent fines for compensation totalled $1,000, and in another case warranted a $500 Good Behaviour Bond.

Substantial increases in penalties will be one of a number of measures considered by the Government in reviewing the Dog Control Act.

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