Dog seized after leaving woman seriously injured with ‘multiple wounds’ in attack in Burpengary

A woman has been seriously injured in a dog attack north of Brisbane, with the animal now seized by officials.

The woman in her 60s suffered “multiple wounds” to her “arm and hand” in the attack at a private address in Burpengary about 6.30am on Tuesday, according to Queensland Ambulance Service.

Paramedics have taken the woman to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a serious condition.

The dog, the breed of which has not been revealed, has been removed by council officials, City of Moreton Bay said in a statement to 7NEWS.com.au.

“Officers from City of Moreton Bay Council attended the scene of the Burpengary incident quickly, in response to the emergency call,” a council spokesperson said.

“The incident was on private premises.

“The dog has been removed and is being held by Council. Investigations are continuing and any further actions are contingent on the outcome of this investigation.”

The spokesperson also noted the state government’s passing of laws last week where dog owners can be held criminally responsible for the actions of their animal, including facing jail time.

“Council welcomes the tougher dangerous dog laws passed last week by the state,” the spokesperson said.

“City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery is an active member of the state government’s taskforce for stronger dog laws.”

The new laws allow for irresponsible owners of dogs that attack and cause serious injury or death to face up to three years in jail.

The maximum fines for failing to take reasonable steps to ensure a dog does not attack has doubled to more than $92,000.

Owners of a dog that kills or seriously injures a person could spend up to three years in jail with maximum fines increased up to $108,000.

Dog owners in Queensland previously faced maximum potential fines of up to $45,000.

Five dog breeds - the Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, American pit bull terrier and the Presa Canario - have all been banned.

- With AAP