DOG FENCE

The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (15:00): Is the minister alarmed by reports of the significant impact of dingoes on calving numbers in properties north of the dog fence, where Operation Biteback is not available, and is the impact of wild dogs in the cattle properties north of the dog fence a significant part of the wild dog strategy?

The PRESIDENT: Minister, part of that supplementary is seeking opinion, but you can answer it how you see fit.

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation) (15:01): I thank the honourable member for his supplementary. As far as I am aware, wild dogs are not controlled north of the dog fence—they are not baited—and my remit really relates to the dog fence and those areas south.