"Dogs must not bark for more than six minutes in any hour between 7am and 10pm, or more than three minutes an hour between 10pm and 7am. If not controlled, home owners can be taken to court or dog may be removed from premises."

Says the Courier Mail, on 10 August 2002.

"University of Queensland local government specialist Doug Tucker said the daunting array of restrictions was a reflection of our increasingly urban society."

Explain that to your dog, Doug.