Dear Madam/Sir
I have previously made a submission but recently my dog was assaulted by an Uber driver. This is the second time and this has occurred in the last 12 months.
Would like to suggest please that a section be placed in the DDA and considered within the review to make it an offence to assault an assistance animal.
Such an assault should carry a penalty equivalent to that of assaulting a person. It has the potential to destroy an assistance dog.
I would greatly appreciate your assistance on this manner.
Thank you and kindest regards