Feral Dogs

The Hon. C. BONAROS (14:38): Supplementary: does the minister know whether shotgun use for animal culling in this instance is legal in other jurisdictions and, if so, can she tell us where?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:38): I am happy to take the question on notice, but I can certainly say in general that where there are culling programs, which I think might be what the honourable member is referring to, we abide by the best animal welfare standards and what is considered appropriate both in terms of being effective to have a quick kill of a feral animal and also what causes the least damage to any other surrounding conditions. That is the general application that we have in this state. In terms of the specifics, I am happy to get back to the honourable member.