Question
Number
994
Subject
Environment
(Complaints relating to wombat-related damage)
(Complaints relating to wombat-related damage)
Asked by
Clay, Jo
Directed to
Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water
Question asked on
17 March 2026
Answer due on
19 April 2026
Question asked
- How many complaints or reports relating to wombat-related damage have been received by the Government or the Conservator of Flora and Fauna in the past five years.
- How many of the complaints or reports referred to in part (1) are from landholders about their land.
- How many of the complaints or reports referred to in part (1) are (a) related to alleged economic loss or agricultural impacts and (b) related to other concerns such as infrastructure damage.
- Has the Government undertaken any assessment of the economic impact of wombat-related damage to landholders in the ACT; if so, (a) when was the assessment undertaken and (b) what was the estimated cost.
- Were any site visits, field assessments, or damage surveys undertaken by Government staff to inform the draft technical report; if so, how many.
- What support has the Government offered to landholders regarding wombat related damage.
- What non-lethal coexistence assistance has been provided to landholders.