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From WA Government Increases Shark Mitigation Spending Following Fatal Attacks

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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development faces increased operational demands from new shark mitigation spending As the new Fisheries Minister, Jackie Jarvis has directed significant new funding toward shark mitigation efforts, including doubling the shark tagging budget to $800,000 and allocating $12 million for patrols. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, which manages government operations, will be responsible for implementing these new strategies, such as increasing helicopter and drone patrols and investigating alternative drone technology. This shift requires the department to adjust its operational budget and focus to meet the Minister's new public safety mandates.

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  • The government almost doubles its shark mitigation spend to $12 million, bringing the total to $12 million.theage.com.au
  • Fisheries will get $800,000 to double its shark tagging efforts.theage.com.au
  • The government will also spend $200,000 to investigate alternative drone technology to identify sharks in the water.theage.com.au

Why it matters

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a key government agency responsible for executing the Minister's policy directives. The sudden and substantial increase in funding and operational requirements for shark mitigation means the department must rapidly restructure its resource allocation and operational plans to manage the new mandates.

This focus on public safety and marine protection is a major policy shift, especially following a fatal shark attack at Sorrento Beach. It places the department under pressure to demonstrate the effectiveness of these new strategies, as noted by opposition spokeswomen.

What we don't know yet

  • How will the department measure the success of the increased shark mitigation strategies?
  • What specific operational changes will be required to implement the doubled shark tagging efforts?

What would change this answer

The CSIRO releases its new stock assessment in MayThis could change the department's focus from mitigation to population management, potentially altering the scope of the new spending.
The government commits to a national cull conversationThe department's mandate would shift significantly from mitigation and protection to active population control.

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