Statutory Notice Of Selective Inspection Program
Published on 05 August 2026
Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 – Section 113 - Approval of inspection program authorising entry
1 September 2026 – 30 November 2026
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with section 114 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, Maranoa Regional Council will conduct a Selective Inspection Program approved under section 113 of the Act.
The program will operate from Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Monday, 30 November 2026.
The purpose of the program is to monitor compliance with the registration requirements for dogs and the regulated dog provisions of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008.
In accordance with the Council resolution, inspections may be undertaken at premises within the townships of Amby, Injune, Jackson, Mitchell, Muckadilla, Mungallala, Roma, Surat, Wallumbilla and Yuleba, being designated town areas under Schedule 13 of Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011, where an authorised person reasonably suspects that dogs are kept.
During the program, authorised persons may inspect properties to determine compliance with the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, including:
- dog registration requirements; and
- regulated dog provisions.
Authorised persons conducting inspections will carry Council-issued identity cards and will produce identification upon request.
The Selective Inspection Program was approved by Council at its Ordinary Meeting held on 29 July 2026 Resolution No. OM/07.2026/25. A copy of the approved program will be available for inspection and purchasing at Maranoa Regional Council's Customer Service Centres during normal business hours from 24 August 2026. Copies of the program will be able to be purchased from Council for $3.6 each. If postage is required, postage costs will be also applied. The program will remain available for purchase at Maranoa Regional Council's Customer Service Centres until the conclusion of the program.
For further information, please contact Council's Community Safety Team on 1300 007 662.