📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Byron Shire Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
Byron Shire Council Public & Environmental Services Team
⏰ When to report
Report a dog attack immediately. During business hours, urgent issues such as dog attacks should be reported by phone. Council also encourages residents to report roaming, aggressive and nuisance dogs promptly so they can investigate and respond appropriately. Non-urgent animal-related requests can be lodged online.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 6626 7000
📧 Email: council@byron.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Portal:
https://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Council/Report-Requests-Feedback/Report-it-to-Council
Council provides online reporting for non-urgent requests and asks that urgent dog attacks be reported by phone immediately.
📝 Information you may need
Be prepared to provide:
- Date and time of the incident
- Location of the incident
- Description of the dog(s)
- Details of what occurred
- Owner details (if known)
- Whether the dog is still roaming
- Any photographs, videos or witness information that may assist Council's investigation
Providing detailed information assists Council to investigate incidents and meet its reporting obligations under the Companion Animals Act 1998.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
For urgent dog attacks:
- During business hours: (02) 6626 7000
- After-hours emergencies: (02) 6622 7022
Byron Shire Council operates a 24/7 on-call Ranger service for dog attack incidents.
🩷 Pink for Leasy Tip
Even if the dog has left the area or no one was injured, reporting roaming or aggressive dog behaviour can help councils identify repeat incidents and intervene before someone or another animal is seriously harmed.
Every report contributes to a clearer picture of what's happening in our communities and supports safer outcomes for both people and companion animals.
📢 Still need help?
If you've reported ongoing concerns without resolution, or you've experienced:
- a dog attack
- a near miss
- repeated roaming dogs
- ongoing aggressive dog behaviour
we encourage you to complete one of the Pink for Leasy Community Surveys.
The information you share helps us identify patterns across NSW and advocate for improvements to education, legislation, reporting systems and community safety.
👉 Complete our Community Surveys
🛡️ Prevention Starts Before an Attack Occurs
Reporting concerns early, including roaming dogs, repeated escapes, aggressive behaviour or suspected breaches of companion animal laws, may help prevent future incidents.
Together, we can build safer communities for both people and companion animals.
📋 Disclaimer
This summary has been prepared by Pink for Leasy Inc to assist community members in understanding local council reporting pathways.
The information on this page was verified from the official Byron Shire Council website on 15 July 2026. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate, council reporting processes may change over time. Please refer to the official Byron Shire Council website for the most up-to-date information.