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Jack Gramenz

Call for dog licences, breed rules after fatal attacks

A coroner has urged consideration of dogs being licensed and increased penalties for owners. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

An upcoming review of the laws around dog ownership could have extensive consequences for owners, who may even need a licence for the family pet.

NSW owners could also face increased penalties if their dog attacks and harms someone, and if they ignore notices about how the dog should be kept.

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