In the lead up to the Queensland state election we focus on key issues the LGAQ are campaigning for on behalf of its members. This week, the spotlight is on the management of wild dogs.
Ahead of the state election, the LGAQ has called for the incoming government to further address the problem of wild dogs in regional Queensland.
The LGAQ's 10-point election plan argues the need for the provision of an additional $20 million and $3 million respectively for the continuation of cluster fencing programs and for the expansion of State Government feral animal programs to non-drought affected areas.
Paroo Shire Council Mayor Lyndsay Godfrey said the devastating effects of wild dogs in his community was stretching community resources.
"We're seeing increasing numbers over the last ten years," Mayor Godfrey said.
"We see a great threat to our grazing industry and our cattle industry from wild dogs breeding in our region."
"Our main task is to keep them out. The whole community is behind strategies."
"We developed the wild dog program for Western Queensland...we work with all the organizations in our part of the world in a collaborative response funded pretty much by levees on our rate payers."
"Over the last ten years we've seen a withdrawal of government services from the bush and we've noticed it very much in the Paroo Shire."
"It’s a very big problem for our communities... we've only got one biosecurity person out there now."