❓ Hon Christine Sharp questions the Department of Conservation and Land Management regarding wedge-tailed eagle populations, threatened status, licences issued for control, CSIRO research awareness, proof of stock losses, and officer qualifications. The Minister's response provides data on licences issued and outlines the process for assessing damage claims.
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Quite a lot of notice has been given of this question because it dates back to May. (1) Does the Department of Conservation and Land Management have records of the number of wedge-tailed eagles in this State; and, if so, how many are there? (2) Is the wedge-tailed eagle listed as a threatened species? (3) How many licences were issued to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles in each of the past five years? (4) Is the minister aware of research undertaken by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation that concludes that wedge-tailed eagles produce no economic damage? (5) What scientific proof of the cause of stock losses is gathered prior to the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles? (6) What qualifications do officers assessing the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles have? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(1) Does the Department of Conservation and Land Management have records of the number of wedge-tailed eagles in this State; and, if so, how many are there? (2) Is the wedge-tailed eagle listed as a threatened species? (3) How many licences were issued to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles in each of the past five years? (4) Is the minister aware of research undertaken by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation that concludes that wedge-tailed eagles produce no economic damage? (5) What scientific proof of the cause of stock losses is gathered prior to the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles? (6) What qualifications do officers assessing the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles have? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(2) Is the wedge-tailed eagle listed as a threatened species? (3) How many licences were issued to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles in each of the past five years? (4) Is the minister aware of research undertaken by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation that concludes that wedge-tailed eagles produce no economic damage? (5) What scientific proof of the cause of stock losses is gathered prior to the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles? (6) What qualifications do officers assessing the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles have? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(3) How many licences were issued to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles in each of the past five years? (4) Is the minister aware of research undertaken by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation that concludes that wedge-tailed eagles produce no economic damage? (5) What scientific proof of the cause of stock losses is gathered prior to the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles? (6) What qualifications do officers assessing the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles have? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(4) Is the minister aware of research undertaken by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation that concludes that wedge-tailed eagles produce no economic damage? (5) What scientific proof of the cause of stock losses is gathered prior to the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles? (6) What qualifications do officers assessing the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles have? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(5) What scientific proof of the cause of stock losses is gathered prior to the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles? (6) What qualifications do officers assessing the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles have? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(6) What qualifications do officers assessing the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles have? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(1) Does the Department of Conservation and Land Management have records of the number of wedge-tailed eagles in this State; and, if so, how many are there? (2) Is the wedge-tailed eagle listed as a threatened species? (3) How many licences were issued to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles in each of the past five years? (4) Is the minister aware of research undertaken by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation that concludes that wedge-tailed eagles produce no economic damage? (5) What scientific proof of the cause of stock losses is gathered prior to the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles? (6) What qualifications do officers assessing the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles have? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(2) Is the wedge-tailed eagle listed as a threatened species? (3) How many licences were issued to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles in each of the past five years? (4) Is the minister aware of research undertaken by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation that concludes that wedge-tailed eagles produce no economic damage? (5) What scientific proof of the cause of stock losses is gathered prior to the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles? (6) What qualifications do officers assessing the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles have? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(3) How many licences were issued to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles in each of the past five years? (4) Is the minister aware of research undertaken by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation that concludes that wedge-tailed eagles produce no economic damage? (5) What scientific proof of the cause of stock losses is gathered prior to the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles? (6) What qualifications do officers assessing the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles have? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(4) Is the minister aware of research undertaken by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation that concludes that wedge-tailed eagles produce no economic damage? (5) What scientific proof of the cause of stock losses is gathered prior to the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles? (6) What qualifications do officers assessing the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles have? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(5) What scientific proof of the cause of stock losses is gathered prior to the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles? (6) What qualifications do officers assessing the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles have? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(6) What qualifications do officers assessing the issuing of licences to frighten or kill wedge-tailed eagles have? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
There is great interest in this question and the answer. The Minister for Agriculture is keeping a keen eye on the answer. I have always loved the wedge-tailed eagle, so I am looking forward to reading the answer. The wedge-tailed eagle in the Miriuwung-Gajerrong community is called the djalerie. I have always loved the djalerie as it flies around. (1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(1)-(2) No. (3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(3) Obviously whoever issues the licences does not have the same affection. During the period 2001-02, one licence to shoot and one licence to scare only; during 2000-01, one licence to shoot; during 1999-2000, one licence to shoot; during 1998-99 - things are getting worse - four licences to scare only; and during 1997-98, one licence to scare only. The total for the five-year period was three licences to shoot and six licences to scare wedge-tailed eagles. (4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(4) The minister is aware that the research conducted by the CSIRO indicated that wedge-tailed eagles did not cause significant economic damage to livestock enterprises, which is different from causing no economic damage. (5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(5) Department of Conservation and Land Management wildlife officers carry out inspections at the relevant properties prior to any licences being issued to shoot wedge-tailed eagles. The inspections are made to confirm that the eagles are actually attacking live and viable stock rather than feeding on moribund animals or scavenging carcases of animals that die of other causes. (6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
(6) Wildlife officers have varying qualifications. However, all have expertise and experience relating to flora and fauna. All wildlife officers operate under standing instructions that require them to conduct inspections on properties where wedge-tailed eagles are reported to be causing damage. If, after conducting the inspection, a damage licence is considered necessary, the licence specifies the maximum number of birds that may be taken, the method by which they can be taken and the expiry date for the licence. Licensees are required to provide a written return on their activities under the licence within 15 days of the expiry of the licence. The member might be interested to know that I can sing her a song about wedge-tailed eagles if she is interested.
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