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"A Victorian government decision to allow dingo culling in the state’s east
until 2028 has reignited debate over what has been dubbed Australia’s most
controversial animal.
Animals Australia, an animal welfare group, has filed proceedings in the
Supreme Court of Victoria, challenging the decision. The case is due to be
heard this year.
Announcing the legal action, the group said the eradication program targeted a
unique native animal at risk of extinction, and ignored pleas from Traditional
Owners who “treasure the dingo as a totem species”.
The controversy raises a few thorny questions. Are dingoes an important native
species or an agricultural pest? And what is the right balance between
protecting the species, and protecting the interests of farmers?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
