A parliamentary question was raised regarding the potential hazard of Perth's tall buildings to birds due to nighttime lighting and window collisions. The Minister responded that no assessment or consultation had been undertaken, as the issue had not been raised as a concern.

AnsweredQoN 2958Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 June 2004
Portfolio
the Environment

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(1) Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management or any other State Government agency assessed whether Perth’s tall buildings are a hazard to birds as a result of lights being left on at night and being killed when they fly into glass windows?
(2) If yes, what information is available on this issue which is a major cause of migratory bird deaths in North America?
(3) Has advice been sought from the City of Perth on its experiences or knowledge of bird deaths caused by lights being left on in its taller buildings within the CBD?
(4) If not, why not?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
17 August 2004
Responded by
Minister for the Environment
Response time
62 days
(1) No.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) No.
(4) I am not aware of this issue being raised as a matter of concern.

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