Mr WARREN - 2006-02-15
Would you please update the House on what initiatives are being carried out to battle cane toads?
ANSWER
I thank the member for Goyder for his question, and I do thank you, Madam Speaker, for allowing me to bring in …
Members interjecting.
Ms SCRYMGOUR: … it has some resemblance to the other side …
Mrs Miller: That is not nice. How did you kill that one?
Ms SCRYMGOUR: … to the House today something that is ugly, toxic and represents a significant threat to our unique Territory environment and lifestyle. I am not referring to anyone sitting opposite, I am actually referring to the cane toad I have with me.
Today, I announced the establishment of a scientific extension officer for cane toads. This officer is very welcome, and will work full-time with FrogWatch, which need to be commended for their efforts and all the work they have been doing, in their efforts to battle this, together with the community. This officer will also work with the local toad management groups. A number of groups have come up with ideas to monitor the effectiveness of targeted cane toad initiatives.
One of the initiatives I have talked about previously in this Chamber is the, ‘not in my backyard day’ on 14 March 2006. It is important to continually emphasise this day and promote it. Cane toads are a serious threat and we need to be vigilant that we are protecting our environment. This will be a major community project to encourage Top End residents to check their yards and nearby parks and reserves for cane toads. For their part, FrogWatch will establish the first drop-off point for live cane toads at Freds Pass Reserve and there will be advertisements to follow advising where other sites will be.
If you do not want to dispatch these creatures yourself, drop them off at these nominated sites, and we will promote where the others are. I urge all members, in the communities, within their electorates, all Top Enders, to take part in this major community event and help clean up our backyards, parks and reserves of these ugly creatures.
ANSWER
I thank the member for Goyder for his question, and I do thank you, Madam Speaker, for allowing me to bring in …
Members interjecting.
Ms SCRYMGOUR: … it has some resemblance to the other side …
Mrs Miller: That is not nice. How did you kill that one?
Ms SCRYMGOUR: … to the House today something that is ugly, toxic and represents a significant threat to our unique Territory environment and lifestyle. I am not referring to anyone sitting opposite, I am actually referring to the cane toad I have with me.
Today, I announced the establishment of a scientific extension officer for cane toads. This officer is very welcome, and will work full-time with FrogWatch, which need to be commended for their efforts and all the work they have been doing, in their efforts to battle this, together with the community. This officer will also work with the local toad management groups. A number of groups have come up with ideas to monitor the effectiveness of targeted cane toad initiatives.
One of the initiatives I have talked about previously in this Chamber is the, ‘not in my backyard day’ on 14 March 2006. It is important to continually emphasise this day and promote it. Cane toads are a serious threat and we need to be vigilant that we are protecting our environment. This will be a major community project to encourage Top End residents to check their yards and nearby parks and reserves for cane toads. For their part, FrogWatch will establish the first drop-off point for live cane toads at Freds Pass Reserve and there will be advertisements to follow advising where other sites will be.
If you do not want to dispatch these creatures yourself, drop them off at these nominated sites, and we will promote where the others are. I urge all members, in the communities, within their electorates, all Top Enders, to take part in this major community event and help clean up our backyards, parks and reserves of these ugly creatures.
Last updated: 09 Aug 2016