Queensland Crocodile Management Plan

Consultation has now closed. Further updates on the development of a revised version of the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan will be made available on the department’s website.

The Queensland Government is undertaking consultation on a revised draft of the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan (draft plan), which provides the framework for how estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles are managed.

It aims to balance the highest possible levels of public safety with the conservation of crocodile populations in areas of crocodile habitat (Croc Country).

The draft plan includes important local changes that:

• provide a consistent approach to crocodile management for Queensland
• ensure an evidence-based approach to conserving estuarine crocodiles while increasing public safety
• define the crocodile management zones and how the Queensland Government manages crocodiles in each zone
• outline the risks posed by crocodiles in Queensland.

The draft plan has been developed to further strengthen and improve the existing plan and ensure it remains world-class, fit for purpose and highly effective in minimising risks to public safety and conserving crocodile populations in the wild.

Updates to the draft plan have been informed by recommendations from an independent expert committee and the findings of key monitoring and research work undertaken by the Queensland Government and external experts.

Key documents

Please review the draft plan, crocodile zone maps and a summary of the key changes on our website before you complete the survey.

We are specifically seeking feedback on how clearly the draft plan explains:

• overall goals and objectives
• new crocodile management zone names and maps
• how crocodiles are managed in each zone
• the process for removing crocodiles and what happens to them
• the annual review process for crocodile management zones.

To complete the survey:

1. You must be over 18 to submit a survey response.
2. Set up an In the Loop account. Setting up an account helps protect the integrity of the survey process and the results.
3. Log in and respond to the questions.
4. Click the survey button below to start.

Consultation closes on Wednesday 5 June 2024 at 11.59pm

Privacy statement

Personal information provided by way of responses to this online survey including name, email address and demographic data is collected by the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (the department) for the purpose of informing the new Queensland Crocodile Management Plan.

The department will use this information to inform the final plan and to provide you with updates on the progress of the consultation process where appropriate.

Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009. The department will not otherwise use or disclose any of the information you provide unless authorised or required by law to do so. Read more about the department’s privacy information (External link).

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