Queensland Crocodile Management Plan: 2026 annual feedback

The Queensland Crocodile Management Plan (QCMP) provides a framework for managing estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles and reducing public safety risks in crocodile habitat areas from Cape York Peninsula and the Torres Strait to Gladstone.

The plan includes four management zones, with different management activities and responses applied according to the level of risk.

As part of the plan's annual feedback process, we're seeking information on any new or emerging data showing a change in crocodile-related risk in particular locations over the past 12 months that may affect the way the area should be managed.

The department already collects and considers routine crocodile sighting reports, incident records, removal data, and other monitoring information through established management processes.

Information provided through this feedback process will help the department determine whether amendments to individual crocodile management zone classifications, locations or boundaries may be required.

This process helps ensure the QCMP remains effective in protecting communities while supporting conservation of the species across its range.

Please review the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan and zone maps and descriptions for your area (see right) before you complete the survey.

How to provide feedback

You can complete the survey, submit a document or email your submission.

Complete a survey.

1. Register with In the Loop by selecting the “Register here” button or “Register” in the top-right menu of this screen. Already have an account? Sign in.
2. Once your account is set up (or if you already have one), select the “Sign in” option in the top-right of this screen.
3. Choose the Take survey button below.
4. You can then complete a survey or save and return to the survey later.
5. Submit your response. Once submitted a copy of your response will be emailed to you.
6. If you require any assistance, please email wildlife.management@detsi.qld.gov.au

Need help? Contact us at Wildlife.Management@detsi.qld.gov.au.

Confidentiality

In the interest of transparency and to promote informed discussion, we would prefer submissions to be made publicly available wherever this is reasonable. If confidentiality is preferable, this should be clearly noted on the front page of the submission.

While the Queensland Government will endeavour to identify and protect material claimed as confidential, exempt information and information of which the disclosure would be contrary to the public interest (within the meaning of the Right to Information Act 2009), it cannot guarantee that submissions will not be made publicly available. There is a possibility that the department may be required to reveal confidential information as a result of a right to information request.

Privacy statement

Why we request your personal information:

• The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) uses an online engagement platform to seek feedback on various issues and initiatives. We try to minimise the personal information collected, but we need your name and contact details to register you as a user, which allows you to complete surveys, be kept updated on projects, and to be notified of future activities (if you choose).
• Your input provided through this feedback process will help the department determine whether amendments to individual crocodile management zone classifications, locations or boundaries may be required.
• The platform we use is called ‘In the Loop’, hosted by EngagementHQ (external link), a third-party cloud-based service platform owned and operated by Granicus.
• All personal information gathered by DETSI is treated in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009. For further details view the DETSI privacy policy
• Please be aware that your de-identified response may be shared with other Queensland Government agencies and Australian Government agencies to help inform future policy developments. Personal information will not be shared.