Question seeks cost estimate for enacting the 'imminent threat' policy regarding shark capture. The answer states that a cost estimate cannot be provided due to variable factors.

AnsweredQoN 3302Legislative Assembly
Asked
27 November 2014
Portfolio
Fisheries

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What is the estimated cost to the Department of Fisheries for enacting an ‘imminent threat’ as part of the Imminent Threat policy?

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Answered
17 February 2015
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Fisheries
Response time
82 days
The cost of giving effect to a decision to capture a shark under the imminent threat or serious threat policy is dependent on a number of factors such as the location of the incident, vessels used, staffing levels and duration of the response. Consequently, an estimate cannot be provided.

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