Hon. Colin de Grussa asks about the use of 1080 baits by Recognised Biosecurity Groups (RBGs) on Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA)-managed land. The Minister confirms permits have been issued but RBGs don't report baiting activities to DPIRD.

AnsweredQoN 204Legislative Council
Asked
14 March 2023
Portfolio
Agriculture and Food

QuestionView source ↗

RECOGNISED BIOSECURITY GROUPS — 1080 BAITS
204. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the Minister for Agriculture and
Food:
I refer to the restricted chemical
product permits required for the use of 1080 baits by recognised biosecurity
groups on crown land.
(1) Have any
permits been issued to licensed pest control technicians contracted by RBGs to
undertake baiting activities on land controlled by the Department of
Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions?
(2) Has any
baiting been undertaken on DBCA-managed land by RBG contractors since 31
December 2022?
(3) If no to (2),
why not?

AnswerView source ↗

Honourable member, the Minister for
Agriculture and Food had to leave the chamber on urgent parliamentary business,
so I provide the following answer on her behalf.
(1) Yes.
(2) Recognised
biosecurity groups are not required to report to the Department of Primary
Industries and Regional Development on baiting activities in their area.

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