Animal infringement refunds

Before you start

Animal-related infringements issued from 2014 are not valid due to incorrect wording in official notices. Full refunds will be provided.

Eligibility criteria

You may be eligible for a full refund if:

  • You received an animal infringement from Yarra Ranges Council.
  • The infringement was issued between January 2014 to February 2023.
  • You were the one who paid the infringement.
  • The animal-related infringement relates to:
  1. Dogs being walked off lead in an on-lead area (Section 26 (2) of the Domestic Animals Act 1994)
  2. Cats found wandering at large (Section 25(2) of the Domestic Animals Act 1994)

 

Want to know more about infringement refund scheme? 
Visit the FAQ page to learn more.

 

Required information

  • Animal microchip details or an infringement number (as found on an infringement notice)
  • A valid form of ID (e.g. driver’s licence)

 

 

Apply now

You can apply online via our application form. 

Apply for an animal infringement refund 

 

Next steps

Once you have submitted your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email. 

Council will review your application and verify your eligibility. Once verified, we will process your refund.

The refund could take between 6-8 weeks to be processed via electronic bank transfer.

 

Visit or call us

You can also visit one of our Community Links or call us on 1300 368 333.

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