Why are pitbulls banned in Australia?

Which dog breeds will be declared to be restricted breed dogs? Dogs of a breed which have been banned from importation into Australia may be declared restricted breed dogs. Of the breeds banned from importation only the American pit bull terrier or pit bull terrier is understood to exist in Tasmania. read more

Pitbulls were originally bred to fight, new imports of sme specific Pitbulls were banned after: Pitbull kills girl in home This might be of interest Prescribed Breeds of Dogs * No breed of dog is banned In South Australia read more

Best Answer: Owning a pitbull in australia is ILLEGAL. AUSTRALIA WIDE, THEY ARE BANNED BREEDS ARE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE BREED OR be IMPORTED. Recent changes to the NSW Companion Animals Act. The Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Kerry Hickey MP has met with our Officers. read more