❓ Hon Amanda Dorn questions the Minister for the Environment regarding the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions' (DBCA) requirement for an 18-month study before considering a wildlife relocation license for joeys at Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, given documented annual winter deaths from parasitic disease. The Minister's response indicates a delayed answer.
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Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park—Joeys409.Hon Amanda Dornto
theMinister for the Environment:I refer to the
Metropolitan Cemeteries Board's engagement with the Department of Biodiversity,
Conservation and Attractions on wildlife relocation licensing at Pinnaroo Valley
Memorial Park where veterinary evidence documents the annual winter deaths of joeys
from parasitic disease.(1) On what basis has DBCA advised the MCB
that an expected 18-month scientific study must be completed before a
relocation licence will be considered?(2) What is the status of DBCA's
consideration of wildlife relocation licensing at Pinnaroo, and by what date
will a determination be made?(3) Given the imminent winter and the
documented deaths of Pinnaroo joeys at this time of year, will the minister
direct DBCA to expedite the process, and if no to (3), why not?
theMinister for the Environment:I refer to the
Metropolitan Cemeteries Board's engagement with the Department of Biodiversity,
Conservation and Attractions on wildlife relocation licensing at Pinnaroo Valley
Memorial Park where veterinary evidence documents the annual winter deaths of joeys
from parasitic disease.(1) On what basis has DBCA advised the MCB
that an expected 18-month scientific study must be completed before a
relocation licence will be considered?(2) What is the status of DBCA's
consideration of wildlife relocation licensing at Pinnaroo, and by what date
will a determination be made?(3) Given the imminent winter and the
documented deaths of Pinnaroo joeys at this time of year, will the minister
direct DBCA to expedite the process, and if no to (3), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member
for some notice of the question. An answer cannot be provided in the time required
today. An answer will be provided to the member on Tuesday 9 June 2026.
for some notice of the question. An answer cannot be provided in the time required
today. An answer will be provided to the member on Tuesday 9 June 2026.
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