Scientists call on government to replace lethal control measures amid criticism of its use of federal money at the Great Barrier Reef
“NSW has been using drones for five years now … Queensland’s drone trial report says they work,” he said.
State Greens MP Michael Berkman said there was no evidence the shark control program has reduced the risk of shark bites. “They’re still running a lethal shark control program … across Queensland and have only installed catch-alert drum lines at a handful of beaches. The acting minister for agricultural industry development and fisheries, Scott Stewart, said the government stands by its program.
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