Saltwater crocodiles inhabit regions throughout the Gulf of Carpentaria, Cape York Peninsula, the Torres Strait, and extend along the east coast to Rockhampton.

The bill was directed to the Health, Environment, and Innovation Committee in August. The committee concluded that no degree of culling or management could completely eliminate the risks posed by crocodiles. They emphasized that public safety is best ensured through education.

“This approach gives a misleading sense of security and directly opposes the top scientific recommendations the government has received,” commented Cornish.

Will all crocodiles be removed in the listed zones?

The state government stated location, behaviour and size, as well as the type of zone the crocodile is sighted in, are key considerations when removing a crocodile, which is typically done by wildlife rangers.

When a crocodile is removed from the wild, it’s generally rehomed in zoos or crocodile farms, according to DETSI.