Question - Parks and conservation


Question

Number
626
Subject
Parks and conservation
(Wildlife call outs )
Asked by
Clay, Jo
Directed to
Minister for City and Government Services
Question asked on
18 September 2025
Answer due on
19 October 2025
Question asked
  1. Is the time between the initial call out and attendance of an Urban Wildlife Officer to the injured or dead animal recorded; if so, what is the average wait time; if not, why not.
  2. Given the level of call outs being recorded, are there plans to expand the Urban Wildlife Officer team.
  3. Has consideration been given to allowing wildlife carers to be permitted to be called out to euthanise injured kangaroos to reduce waiting times, as is done in other regions; if not, why not.
  4. Was virtual fencing considered as an option for wildlife as part of the William Hovell Drive duplication project.
  5. How many joeys have been transferred to NSW for care so far in this financial year.
  6. What support is the ACT Government providing to staff who attend call outs and euthanise injured wildlife.
     

Answer

Answer Published
21 October 2025
Answered by
Minister for City and Government Services
Answer

QON—Please see attached PDF for a copy of the answer to question on notice No 626.

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