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(5) Illegal breeders are identified by direct reports from the public and during the course of Domestic Animal Services’ routine work, including daily patrols to enforce the compliance of dog and cat owners across the ACT.

In August 2020 the Justice Legislation Amendment Bill was passed by the Assembly, this included an amendment to the Domestic Animals Act 2000 that addresses the sale of cats and dogs and intends to target online sales. The amendment builds on the existing requirement for breeders to include their breeder licence number in advertisements and requires that, if the person does not have a breeder licence, they include their rehoming identifier and microchip number. A rehoming identifier can be the ABN of a rehoming organisation or their name.

(6) The ‘Own the dog, own the responsibility’ campaign focuses on compliance which includes mandatory de-sexing of dogs and cats. Potential breeders must obtain permits issued by DAS prior to breeding or can face a fine of up to $8,000 for illegal breeding.

Municipal services—public toilets
(Question No 3276)

Ms Le Couteur asked the Minister for City Services, upon notice, on 14 August 2020:

(1) In relation to public toilet availability to the general public, which local shops have public toilets.

(2) Which of those toilets referred to in part (1) are open to the public daily.

(3) Which sports grounds have public toilets.

(4) Which of those toilets referred to in part (3), (a) are open to the public daily and (b) have restricted access arrangements, and when are they available.

(5) Which playgrounds and/or parks have public toilets open to the public daily.

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

(1) Public toilets managed by Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS):

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