2 May 2001 Animals Australia opposes Dingo Killing on Fraser Island. Animals Australia reacts angrily to Queensland Premier, Peter Beattie's call to declare open season on the dingoes of Fraser Island. It is appalled that the Premier in Parliament today called for all dingoes in camping areas to be killed.
Humans seem to go into a 'killing frenzy' hell-bent on revenge.
The island has been home to the native dogs for many years and warning signs alert the public to their presence. Indeed, the presence of dingoes on the island is a drawcard for tourism and it is probable that it is the activities of tourists that have caused the current situation. By approaching the dogs and feeding them scraps they have altered their natural behavioural patterns so that they no longer have a fear of humans. The issue of dingo control is not new. Authorities have been aware of the danger for some time.