Sunday 8 May 2022 09:38 AM Queensland Govt to ban pronged dog collars in the state trends now
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Pronged dog collars are set to be banned in Queensland under new legislation put forward by the state government.
The proposed ban was announced by premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on social media on Sunday.
It will be put forward in parliament next week as part of a series of amendments to the state's Animal Care and Protection Act to crack down on animal cruelty.
Pronged dog collars are set to be banned in Queensland under new legislation put forward by the state government. (Pictured: A pronged collar around a dog's neck)
'We’re passing legislation to crack down on the inhumane treatment of animals in Queensland,' the premier wrote in her post.
'We know the majority of Queenslanders support tougher penalties and regulations against cruelty to animals.'
'That’s why this week we’ll be debating animal welfare laws
