![]() ![]() Giving the Environment and Science Department Chief Executive the power to map crocodile habitat.Creating an offence for recklessly using crocodile habitat.The proposed changes would close the gap that stops authorities prosecuting this behaviour by: These incidents not only endanger those involved but could lead to the culling of healthy crocodiles if they are deemed to be problem crocs after an attack. ![]() Mr Irwin has engaged the Environmental Defenders Office to draw up amendments to the Nature Conservation Act 1992 after a spate of incidents stoked fears people were increasingly seeking out croc-infested waters to make online content. Crocodile conservationist Bob Irwin is urging the Queensland Government to close a legal loophole that allows social media users to get away with recklessly entering croc habitat for content – endangering themselves and the crocodiles. ![]()
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