4ZZZ Journalists Stephanie Felesina and Joshua McIntosh investigate the state of crocodile management in Queensland. Stephanie Felesina speaks to State Member for Traeger and Leader of Katter's Australian Party about his calls for culling and the introduction of a new statutory body. Joshua McIntosh speaks with Dr Matthew Brien, Queensland Regional Director of Northern Parks and Forests, about the Government's approach.
In early May 2023, 65 year-old Kevin Darmody died after being attacked by a Saltwater Crocodile at Kennedy’s Bend in far-North Queensland. Mr Darmody’s death was the 13th death due to a crocodile since 1985, but some are calling for culls to manage the reptile’s population in the far-north. 4ZZZ Journalist Stephanie Felesina begins this story in conversation with Robbie Katter.
That was 4ZZZ Journalist Joshua McIntosh speaking with Queensland Regional Director of Northern Parks and Forests, Dr Matthew Brien ["BRIAN"] to finish that story.