of the courts. The Australian Government AAT decision stopping lethal component of the SCP: Full Court decision dismissing the appeal. Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll said “In the meantime, until the politicians can sort this mess out, swimmers are always encouraged to swim between the flags, don’t swim at dusk or dawn, and don’t swim where fish are being cleaned.”, “Swimming around the Keppels in the crystal clear waters continues to be a favourite for locals and visitors where there is no need for drumlines and fortunately we have the Yeppoon Lagoon which is a firm favourite on the mainland. and safety netting, while it also reintroduces its standard drum lines. “I think both sides accept that the public is interested in outcomes not finger pointing between governments. The drumlines must be checked daily, and animals found alive, which are often threatened species, must be released, sparing as many as possible from suffering prolonged deaths. according to the Capricorn Coast North and South maps provided by the Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (Qld Shark Control Program). However, many of us and our canines like to swim along our Capricorn Coast beaches, so it seems that Lammermoor Beach is going to get even more popular in the short to medium term.”, SharkEquipmentMaps_CapricornCoastNorth_post_18-09-2019, SharkEquipmentMaps_CapricornCoastNorth_pre_18-09-2019, SharkEquipmentMaps_CapricornCoastSouth_post_18-09-2019, SharkEquipmentMaps_CapricornCoastSouth_pre_18-09-2019, As the Economic Recovery Plan for Australia to create jobs, rebuild our economy and secure Australia’s future, the Federal Budget 2020-21 was delivered by the Treasurer on Tuesday 6th October 2020. The effectiveness of Queensland's shark control program has come under increased scrutiny after a surfer was fatally attacked at a Gold Coast beach fitted with a shark net and eight drum lines. The Minister for the Environment does not need to amend the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act. Nineteen species of shark, most of which pose an extremely small to non-existent risk, will no longer be shot when found alive. Therefore, one cannot leave the sharks caught on the drumlines, because that would attract more sharks and defeat the purpose. AAT ORDERS FOR OPERATION OF QLD SHARK CONTROL DRUMLINES. We strongly support the Queensland Government’s SharkSmart advice. invest $1 million for: Federal Member for Capricornia and Assistant Minister for Children and Families said it’s important to note that drum lines will now go back in the water. The target shark list has been discontinued. They were used intermittently in Western Australia in an "imminent threat" policy, having previously been used there for 4 months in 2014. We would like to take this opportunity to clarify the ruling and any perspectives that may have been attributed to us. There were a total of 53 Drumlines along the Capricorn Coast according to the Capricorn Coast North and South maps provided by the Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (Qld Shark Control Program). "Queensland put politics ahead of public safety, removing 160 shark-control drum lines from 27 beaches within 24 hours of a Federal Court decision and on the eve of school holidays," she said in a statement. Tourism industry says lethal shark control measures threaten Great Barrier Reef, The Guardian, 4 November 2019. Whilst all budgets attract both support and criticism from… Read more », Seven Network’s Queensland-based lifestyle program, Creek to Coast took a 700 kilometre trip from Rockhampton along the Leichardt Highway recently, with presenters Olivia and Scotty discovering spectacular places along the way. State Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner announced, There were a total of 53 Drumlines along the Capricorn Coast. (5 Farnborough Beach, 5 Yeppoon Main Beach, 6 around the Cooee Bay headland, 10 Lammermoor Beach, 6 Kemp Beach, 5 Mulambin Beach, 5 Tanby, 4 Fisherman’s Beach Emu Park, 7 Zilzie Beach). 37 Drumlines and two nets are remaining between Townsville and Gladstone, which are within State waters. in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, by reinstalling standard shark drumlines In the Whitsundays, which present a different set of challenges, and where State government contractors are in the process of removing. 18 Sep 2019. through a sightings app) or drone surveillance in the Whitsundays. The Full Court rejected all of these grounds and dismissed the appeal. while investing in modern technologies to mitigate the risk of shark attacks, A vet would also need to be required to be present to ensure the wellbeing of the animal. “People can now have a greater sense of reassurance and safety while visiting the marine park’s 23 coastal beaches, from South of Gladstone to just north of Cairns,” Ms Landry said. Queensland forced to stop marine park shark cull for now, but wants laws changed, ABC News, 18 September 2019. The revised Shark Control Program recommended by the Tribunal will. The LNP has pledged $15 Million over three years (should they win the next State election) to implement 100 SMART drumlines in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority waters. Sharks caught on drum lines must be released, Federal Court rules, ABC News, 18 September 2019. between Townsville and Gladstone, which are within State waters. 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