Thursday, 15 May 2025

 Rikkie-Lee TYRRELL (Northern Victoria) (12:30): (916) My question today is for the Minister for Environment in the other place. Foxes cause immense damage to livestock and native animals in our region of Northern Victoria. For over 20 years the fox scalp bounty has helped farmers and hunters alike keep their livestock and native animals safe by paying them to remove invasive species such as foxes and wild dogs. In fact, in 2022, 82,558 fox scalps were handed in. While it is pleasing to see the bounty on foxes extended until June 2025, will the minister commit to the ongoing funding of this vital pest management program?

 Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Water) (12:31): I thank the member for her question, which is a question for the Minister for Environment, and I am more than happy to pass that on and get the answer that is required.