Mr Hunter asked the Premier to rule out changes to WA's wild dog control laws, including 1080 baiting. The Premier indicated that a motion in the 'other place' (likely the Legislative Council) is exploring alternative models, which could include increasing 1080 use, and the Biosecurity Council of WA is considering this.

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14 May 2026
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Wild dogs—Protection292.Mr Lachlan Hunterto
thePremier:I have a
supplementary question. Will the Premier rule out today any changes to WA's
wild dog control laws, including 1080 baiting?Mr Roger Cook replied:The motion moved in
the other place yesterday sought to look at alternative models.Several
members interjected.The Speaker:Members!Mr Roger Cook:That could include doubling down on
1080 and other baiting mechanisms. The Biosecurity Council of WA is being asked
to consider this and it is entirely reasonable that it does so.
Wild dogs—Protection
292.Mr Lachlan Hunterto
thePremier:
I have a
supplementary question. Will the Premier rule out today any changes to WA's
wild dog control laws, including 1080 baiting?
Mr Roger Cook replied:
The motion moved in
the other place yesterday sought to look at alternative models.
Several
members interjected.
The Speaker:Members!
Mr Roger Cook:That could include doubling down on
1080 and other baiting mechanisms. The Biosecurity Council of WA is being asked
to consider this and it is entirely reasonable that it does so.

AnswerView source ↗

The motion moved in
the other place yesterday sought to look at alternative models.
Several
members interjected.
The Speaker: Members!
Mr Roger Cook: That could include doubling down on
1080 and other baiting mechanisms. The Biosecurity Council of WA is being asked
to consider this and it is entirely reasonable that it does so.

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