❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the Cane Toad Strategy, specifically addressing the westward spread, monitoring, and funding allocated to various organisations involved in cane toad management. The government acknowledges the issue and outlines funding provided.
AnsweredQoN 6071Legislative Council
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With reference to the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia 2009-2019, I ask —
(1) Is the Minister aware that the westward progression of cane toads in very large numbers has reached Kununurra, as evidenced by the recent removal of 580 cane toads in one hour from the Ivanhoe Billabong, a film of which can now be viewed on my website at
http://www.robinchapple.com/toad-busting-kimberley-ivanhoe-billabong?
(2) Can the Minister advise whether the westward progression of cane toads is ahead of that which was anticipated by the Department of Environment and Conservation?
(3) With respect to Section 1.3 of the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia, what objective has been formulated to measure the spread of cane toads within Western Australia?
(4) With respect to Section 1.5 of the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia, what funding has the State government made provision for in each of the financial years covered by the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia (2009-2019) to Kimberley Toad Busters?
(5) With respect to Section 1.5 of the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia, what funding has the State government made provision for in each of the financial years covered by the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia (2009-2019) to Stop the Toad Foundation?
(6) With respect to Section 1.5 of the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia, what funding has the State government made provision for in each of the financial years covered by the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia (2009-2019) to any other group, individual or non-government organisation?
(1) Is the Minister aware that the westward progression of cane toads in very large numbers has reached Kununurra, as evidenced by the recent removal of 580 cane toads in one hour from the Ivanhoe Billabong, a film of which can now be viewed on my website at
http://www.robinchapple.com/toad-busting-kimberley-ivanhoe-billabong?
(2) Can the Minister advise whether the westward progression of cane toads is ahead of that which was anticipated by the Department of Environment and Conservation?
(3) With respect to Section 1.3 of the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia, what objective has been formulated to measure the spread of cane toads within Western Australia?
(4) With respect to Section 1.5 of the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia, what funding has the State government made provision for in each of the financial years covered by the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia (2009-2019) to Kimberley Toad Busters?
(5) With respect to Section 1.5 of the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia, what funding has the State government made provision for in each of the financial years covered by the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia (2009-2019) to Stop the Toad Foundation?
(6) With respect to Section 1.5 of the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia, what funding has the State government made provision for in each of the financial years covered by the Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia (2009-2019) to any other group, individual or non-government organisation?
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Answered
6 November 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
42 days
(1) Yes
(2) The rate of westward movement of cane toads is consistent with Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) expectations.
(3) The Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia 2009-2019 identifies the specific details of the actions being undertaken under "Part 2: Plan of Action". DEC regularly updates the cane toad distribution map, as does the Kimberley Toad Busters (KTB).
(4) The Government has provided $1.5 million to the KTB over the five years 2008/09 to 2012/13. Further allocations will be considered in budget processes.
(5) The State Government has not provided funding to the Stop the Toad Foundation (STTF). However, DEC has worked with STTF to investigate the effectiveness of fencing.
(6) A total of $225,000 has been provided to the University of Sydney to assist in research to minimise cane toad impacts on native fauna. Further funding will be considered in budget processes.
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(2) The rate of westward movement of cane toads is consistent with Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) expectations.
(3) The Cane Toad Strategy for Western Australia 2009-2019 identifies the specific details of the actions being undertaken under "Part 2: Plan of Action". DEC regularly updates the cane toad distribution map, as does the Kimberley Toad Busters (KTB).
(4) The Government has provided $1.5 million to the KTB over the five years 2008/09 to 2012/13. Further allocations will be considered in budget processes.
(5) The State Government has not provided funding to the Stop the Toad Foundation (STTF). However, DEC has worked with STTF to investigate the effectiveness of fencing.
(6) A total of $225,000 has been provided to the University of Sydney to assist in research to minimise cane toad impacts on native fauna. Further funding will be considered in budget processes.
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