❓ Hon Giz Watson questions the Minister for the Environment regarding unlicensed kangaroo culling by pastoralists and potential attempts to eradicate kangaroos on pastoral properties. The Minister responds, stating that current regulations allow non-commercial control and that kangaroo populations are monitored and remain abundant.
AnsweredQoN 2086Legislative Council
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Regarding kangaroo culling, I ask -
(1) Is the Minister aware of the practice of unlicensed killing of kangaroos by pastoralists?
(2) If yes to (1), is the Minister aware of the extent of that practice?
(3) If yes to (1), what will the Minister do about this practice?
(4) If no to (1), will the Minister become more aware of the extent of that practice?
(5) If no to (1), what does the Minister now intend to do about that practice?
(6) Is the Minister aware that some pastoralists are attempting to kill all kangaroos on their property?
(7) If yes to (6), is the Minister aware of the extent of that practice?
(8) If yes to (6), what is the Minister doing about that practice?
(9) If no to (6), what does the Minister intend to do to become aware about the extent of that practice?
(10) If no to (6), what does the Minister now intend to do about that practice?
(1) Is the Minister aware of the practice of unlicensed killing of kangaroos by pastoralists?
(2) If yes to (1), is the Minister aware of the extent of that practice?
(3) If yes to (1), what will the Minister do about this practice?
(4) If no to (1), will the Minister become more aware of the extent of that practice?
(5) If no to (1), what does the Minister now intend to do about that practice?
(6) Is the Minister aware that some pastoralists are attempting to kill all kangaroos on their property?
(7) If yes to (6), is the Minister aware of the extent of that practice?
(8) If yes to (6), what is the Minister doing about that practice?
(9) If no to (6), what does the Minister intend to do to become aware about the extent of that practice?
(10) If no to (6), what does the Minister now intend to do about that practice?
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Answered
18 August 2005
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for the Environment
Response time
58 days
The Minister for the Environment; Science has provided the following response: (1) No licences are required for pastoralists wishing to control kangaroo populations in restricted open season areas in a non-commercial manner. Restricted open seasons have been in place under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 for more than 30 years. Commercial harvesting of kangaroos is carried out by licensed shooters. (2) - (5) Red and Grey kangaroo populations in the rangelands are monitored by aerial survey. This has been undertaken for over 20 years and demonstrates the regional changes in kangaroo populations taking account of rainfall, and both commercial and non-commercial shooting. These surveys demonstrate that Red and Grey kangaroos remain widespread and abundant, subject to normal population fluctuations. The restricted open season arrangements allow pastoralists to control kangaroo numbers that are adversely affecting primary production in circumstances where commercial harvesting is not readily achievable. This has worked well over many years without any detrimental impact on kangaroo populations, and no change is proposed. (6) No. Given the mobile nature of kangaroo populations and the size and nature of pastoral leases, it would be very difficult to eradicate kangaroos from a pastoral property. Shooting is the only method permitted for taking kangaroos and most pastoral fences permit kangaroo movement between properties. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) and (10) The Department of Conservation and Land Management has responsibility for kangaroo management. That Department will investigate any information that suggests that pastoralists are attempting to eradicate kangaroos.
(1) No licences are required for pastoralists wishing to control kangaroo populations in restricted open season areas in a non-commercial manner. Restricted open seasons have been in place under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 for more than 30 years. Commercial harvesting of kangaroos is carried out by licensed shooters. (2) - (5) Red and Grey kangaroo populations in the rangelands are monitored by aerial survey. This has been undertaken for over 20 years and demonstrates the regional changes in kangaroo populations taking account of rainfall, and both commercial and non-commercial shooting. These surveys demonstrate that Red and Grey kangaroos remain widespread and abundant, subject to normal population fluctuations. The restricted open season arrangements allow pastoralists to control kangaroo numbers that are adversely affecting primary production in circumstances where commercial harvesting is not readily achievable. This has worked well over many years without any detrimental impact on kangaroo populations, and no change is proposed. (6) No. Given the mobile nature of kangaroo populations and the size and nature of pastoral leases, it would be very difficult to eradicate kangaroos from a pastoral property. Shooting is the only method permitted for taking kangaroos and most pastoral fences permit kangaroo movement between properties. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) and (10) The Department of Conservation and Land Management has responsibility for kangaroo management. That Department will investigate any information that suggests that pastoralists are attempting to eradicate kangaroos.
(2) - (5) Red and Grey kangaroo populations in the rangelands are monitored by aerial survey. This has been undertaken for over 20 years and demonstrates the regional changes in kangaroo populations taking account of rainfall, and both commercial and non-commercial shooting. These surveys demonstrate that Red and Grey kangaroos remain widespread and abundant, subject to normal population fluctuations. The restricted open season arrangements allow pastoralists to control kangaroo numbers that are adversely affecting primary production in circumstances where commercial harvesting is not readily achievable. This has worked well over many years without any detrimental impact on kangaroo populations, and no change is proposed. (6) No. Given the mobile nature of kangaroo populations and the size and nature of pastoral leases, it would be very difficult to eradicate kangaroos from a pastoral property. Shooting is the only method permitted for taking kangaroos and most pastoral fences permit kangaroo movement between properties. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) and (10) The Department of Conservation and Land Management has responsibility for kangaroo management. That Department will investigate any information that suggests that pastoralists are attempting to eradicate kangaroos.
(6) No. Given the mobile nature of kangaroo populations and the size and nature of pastoral leases, it would be very difficult to eradicate kangaroos from a pastoral property. Shooting is the only method permitted for taking kangaroos and most pastoral fences permit kangaroo movement between properties. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) and (10) The Department of Conservation and Land Management has responsibility for kangaroo management. That Department will investigate any information that suggests that pastoralists are attempting to eradicate kangaroos.
(7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) and (10) The Department of Conservation and Land Management has responsibility for kangaroo management. That Department will investigate any information that suggests that pastoralists are attempting to eradicate kangaroos.
(8) Not applicable. (9) and (10) The Department of Conservation and Land Management has responsibility for kangaroo management. That Department will investigate any information that suggests that pastoralists are attempting to eradicate kangaroos.
(9) and (10) The Department of Conservation and Land Management has responsibility for kangaroo management. That Department will investigate any information that suggests that pastoralists are attempting to eradicate kangaroos.
(1) No licences are required for pastoralists wishing to control kangaroo populations in restricted open season areas in a non-commercial manner. Restricted open seasons have been in place under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 for more than 30 years. Commercial harvesting of kangaroos is carried out by licensed shooters. (2) - (5) Red and Grey kangaroo populations in the rangelands are monitored by aerial survey. This has been undertaken for over 20 years and demonstrates the regional changes in kangaroo populations taking account of rainfall, and both commercial and non-commercial shooting. These surveys demonstrate that Red and Grey kangaroos remain widespread and abundant, subject to normal population fluctuations. The restricted open season arrangements allow pastoralists to control kangaroo numbers that are adversely affecting primary production in circumstances where commercial harvesting is not readily achievable. This has worked well over many years without any detrimental impact on kangaroo populations, and no change is proposed. (6) No. Given the mobile nature of kangaroo populations and the size and nature of pastoral leases, it would be very difficult to eradicate kangaroos from a pastoral property. Shooting is the only method permitted for taking kangaroos and most pastoral fences permit kangaroo movement between properties. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) and (10) The Department of Conservation and Land Management has responsibility for kangaroo management. That Department will investigate any information that suggests that pastoralists are attempting to eradicate kangaroos.
(2) - (5) Red and Grey kangaroo populations in the rangelands are monitored by aerial survey. This has been undertaken for over 20 years and demonstrates the regional changes in kangaroo populations taking account of rainfall, and both commercial and non-commercial shooting. These surveys demonstrate that Red and Grey kangaroos remain widespread and abundant, subject to normal population fluctuations. The restricted open season arrangements allow pastoralists to control kangaroo numbers that are adversely affecting primary production in circumstances where commercial harvesting is not readily achievable. This has worked well over many years without any detrimental impact on kangaroo populations, and no change is proposed. (6) No. Given the mobile nature of kangaroo populations and the size and nature of pastoral leases, it would be very difficult to eradicate kangaroos from a pastoral property. Shooting is the only method permitted for taking kangaroos and most pastoral fences permit kangaroo movement between properties. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) and (10) The Department of Conservation and Land Management has responsibility for kangaroo management. That Department will investigate any information that suggests that pastoralists are attempting to eradicate kangaroos.
(6) No. Given the mobile nature of kangaroo populations and the size and nature of pastoral leases, it would be very difficult to eradicate kangaroos from a pastoral property. Shooting is the only method permitted for taking kangaroos and most pastoral fences permit kangaroo movement between properties. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) and (10) The Department of Conservation and Land Management has responsibility for kangaroo management. That Department will investigate any information that suggests that pastoralists are attempting to eradicate kangaroos.
(7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) and (10) The Department of Conservation and Land Management has responsibility for kangaroo management. That Department will investigate any information that suggests that pastoralists are attempting to eradicate kangaroos.
(8) Not applicable. (9) and (10) The Department of Conservation and Land Management has responsibility for kangaroo management. That Department will investigate any information that suggests that pastoralists are attempting to eradicate kangaroos.
(9) and (10) The Department of Conservation and Land Management has responsibility for kangaroo management. That Department will investigate any information that suggests that pastoralists are attempting to eradicate kangaroos.
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