Voice your views – Join us for a cuppa and conversation at our drop-in session - Hopetoun
EVENT DETAILS
When
4th Sep 2024
Where
Hopetoun Footy Club Rooms (Hopetoun Recreation Reserve), Strachen St, Hopetoun
Price
Free
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Anytime between 11am – 1pm
The government is reviewing its approach to dingo management to most appropriately balance the protection of livestock and the conservation of dingoes.
Our understanding about dingoes in Victoria has evolved as a result of new scientific research. Evidence suggests that a significant proportion of wild dogs are pure dingoes, not hybrids as previously believed.
No decision has been made yet on future policy settings beyond 1 October when the current unprotection order is set to expire.
The livestock predation survey showed that many landowners would like a further opportunity to meet in person to discuss how they are impacted by current regulatory settings and to provide views on how Victoria could achieve a balance between dingo conservation and predation management. If you have a question for DEECA or wish to provide further input, please drop by between 11am and 1pm to speak with senior DEECA staff.
Feedback from this consultation will build on our understanding of the economic and social impacts of the dingo unprotection order, as informed by recent stakeholder engagement, correspondence, and data collection exercises.
Light refreshments along with tea and coffee will be provided at the drop-in sessions.
DEECA values the insight you can bring to this issue, and we hope you can join us at short notice.