In a massive win for conservation in North Queensland, a bill that would see crocodiles culled has failed to pass the scrutiny of the Parliamentary Committee. Its scathing report found that the approaches outlined in the bill were unnecessary, ineffective and not backed by science. 

This was the fifth time the Katter Australia Party has put forward such a bill, which would allow crocodile culls and safari-style hunting trips, as part of an aim to "eliminate crocodiles which pose a threat to human life from Queensland waterways". 

The Parliamentary Committee recommended the rejection of the bill, citing some major flaws in the Member for Hill's claims regarding the necessity of such a bill. For example, the committee confirmed that:

• Queensland's crocodile population is stable;
• There has been no increase in fatal crocodile attacks; and
• The current management system is world-class, balancing public safety with conservation. 

You can read the summary of the Committee's report here. 

Thank you to everyone who made submissions backing the importance of crocodiles in the management of healthy ecosystems in North Queensland. 🐊