❓ Hon Amanda Dorn questions the Minister for the Environment regarding DBCA's terminology and treatment of dingoes, particularly concerning their cultural significance and ecological role. The Minister responds by affirming the government's balanced approach to dingo management.
AnsweredQoN 1214Legislative Council
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Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions—Dingo
1214. Hon Amanda Dorn to
the Minister for the Environment:
I refer the minister
to the treatment and terminology used by the Department of Biodiversity,
Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) in its annual report and recent hearings.
(1) Is the minister aware that DBCA does not
mention or use the word "dingo" in its reporting, instead only the
term "dangerous wildlife" is mentioned?
(2) Is the minister aware that the cultural
significance of the dingo as a revered totem for many First Nations peoples is
not acknowledged anywhere in DBCA reporting or terminology?
(3) What is DBCA doing to recognise and protect
the dingo as an apex predator in Western Australia?
1214. Hon Amanda Dorn to
the Minister for the Environment:
I refer the minister
to the treatment and terminology used by the Department of Biodiversity,
Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) in its annual report and recent hearings.
(1) Is the minister aware that DBCA does not
mention or use the word "dingo" in its reporting, instead only the
term "dangerous wildlife" is mentioned?
(2) Is the minister aware that the cultural
significance of the dingo as a revered totem for many First Nations peoples is
not acknowledged anywhere in DBCA reporting or terminology?
(3) What is DBCA doing to recognise and protect
the dingo as an apex predator in Western Australia?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(3) The state government supports a
balanced approach to dingo management in Western Australia. Under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (the BC act),
dingoes are a protected native species and play an important role in
maintaining healthy ecosystems. The government also recognises their
significant cultural value to First Nations people. The Department of
Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions manages dangerous fauna, including dingoes,
when they pose a risk to public or visitor safety.
(1)–(3) The state government supports a
balanced approach to dingo management in Western Australia. Under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (the BC act),
dingoes are a protected native species and play an important role in
maintaining healthy ecosystems. The government also recognises their
significant cultural value to First Nations people. The Department of
Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions manages dangerous fauna, including dingoes,
when they pose a risk to public or visitor safety.
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