THE Victorian Government has reaffirmed a commitment to appropriately balance dingo conservation and livestock protection following a call from Nationals MP for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy to guarantee the continuation of wild dog baiting and trapping on public land within three kilometres of private property.
According to the Victorian Government, they are supporting farmers to apply best practice management, including the integrated and targeted deployment of lethal and non-lethal control techniques.
“We will continue to work with Traditional Owners, farmers and private landholders to appropriately balance the protection of livestock and dingo conservation,” a Victorian Government spokesperson said.
The baiting and trapping of wild dogs within three kilometres of private property is currently allowed under a 2018 order, but this is due to expire on October 1.
