PHOTO: New laws will consider wandering stock to be “abandoned property”
Almost a year ago, Warrumbungle Shire Council publicly urged stock owners to stay alert and ensure their livestock was securely contained. This was due to an increase in road incidents involving wandering livestock.
A year later and new rules, clarifying wandering animals as “abandoned property,” along with vehicles and shopping trolleys come into force from May 1, providing greater power to councils.
“For the safety of everyone using roads, Council is warning all community members and road users to keep an eye out and slow down if there is stock on or near the road, while stock owners are encouraged to check and fix boundary fences,” Warrumbungle Shire Council Mayor, Ambrose Doolan said…