Question - Animals


Question

Number
1060
Subject
Animals
(Dingo conservation)
Asked by
Clay, Jo
Directed to
Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water
Question asked on
26 March 2026
Answer due on
26 April 2026
Question asked
  1. What is the Government’s current estimate of the dingo or wild dog population within ACT National Parks.
  2. What data or evidence underpins the estimate referred to in part (1).
  3. How many identified dingo conservation areas exist within the ACT National Parks estate.
  4. What is the total area (hectares) covered by the conservation areas referred to in part (3).
  5. How many dingoes are considered essential within Namadgi National Park for ecosystem stability.
  6. How many staff are employed to manage or support dingo conservation areas in the ACT.
  7. How much has the Government spent on dingo conservation areas, broken down by financial year from 2020 to present.