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Dog attack penalties increase to a maximum fine of $25,000

Harsher penalties for dog attacks have been imposed in a bid to keep people and other dogs safe while they are out in the community. (Jacinta Round, 520346_01).
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South Australia now has some of the most severe dog-attack penalties in the country, with owners of offending dogs now […]

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