Animal Welfare

1296. Hon ALISON XAMON to the Minister for Agriculture and Food:

I refer to the classification of dingoes as declared pests under section 22 of the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007.

(1)  Is the minister aware of the significant international scientific support for alternative nonlethal mechanisms to control apex predators?

1228. Hon ALISON XAMON to the Minister for Environment:

I refer to the issuing of fauna causing damage licences for native fauna.

(1)  Are these licences issued for the taking of protected or endangered species?

(2)  Is it a condition of the licence that the number and species of animals killed be reported to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions?