Sean Edwards (SA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, upon notice, on 23 August 2012:

With reference to the aerial dingo baiting trial being conducted to reduce dingo populations below the Dog Fence in the South Australian Arid Lands region:

(1)   What changes have occurred in the region to require an aerial baiting trial.

(2)   How much has been allocated in funding from Australian Wool Innovation Limited, and what are the: (a) conditions for the funding; and (b) deliverables.

(3)   How many dingoes are anticipated to be baited.

(4)   What are the identified causes for the increased dingo population.

(5)   Has any research been conducted on the link between camels that have been shot and left to rot, and dingo feeding habits.

(6)   What percentage of other animals or birds are likely to be inadvertently baited in the trial.