Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00220:reg:2:p9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00220
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2 (pt 9/20)
Character Range: 50211–54716

code of practice or standard operating procedure the tool should be assessed through the model for assessing the relative humaneness of pest animal control methods (Sharp & Saunders, 2008). Action 1.9 seeks these updates or new documents, consultation with all stakeholders (government and non-government), and endorsement by all governments through the national biosecurity system.

Performance indicators
    * Additional tools, including toxic baiting, are included as elements of effective management programs for cats in all states and territories.
    * Broad-scale toxic bait available for use in all Australian environments.
    * Interactions between predator species are well understood and, if suitable, actively incorporated into management programs for feral cats.
    * The role of other major landscape modifiers is understood and, where suitable, these are exploited in management programs for feral cats.
    * New or enhanced attractants available for feral cat monitoring and used within control programs.
    * New research or continuing research projects addressing the difficulties of effective and efficient control and monitoring of feral cats undertaken and published.
    * Monitoring of feral cats undertaken and results nationally reported (e.g. via Feral Catscan or the Atlas of Living Australia).
    * Contemporary understanding gained of potential biocontrol agents and biotechnology options for feral cats. Community support for promising options measured.
    * Standard operating procedures (SOP) developed for new tools and the code of practice (COP) updated to include these. SOPs and COP agreed and adopted by governments.

Action                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Priority and timeframe                                                           Output                                                                                                           Outcome                                                                                                                     Responsibility

  1.1 Ensure broad-scale toxic baits targeting feral cats are developed, registered and available for use across all of Australia, including northern Australia.                                                                                     Very high priority, medium term                                                  Toxic baits available to registered users                                                                        Effective broad scale control programs using toxic baits can be undertaken in conservation areas                            Bait developers and governments

  1.2 Develop and register other cat control tools, including devices exploiting cat grooming habits.                                                                                                                                                Very high priority, medium term and ongoing                                      Tools available to registered users                                                                              Effective control programs using the tool can be undertaken                                                                 Tool developers and governments

  1.3 Continue research into understanding interactions between feral cats and other predators: (i) in different landscapes; and (ii) any potential beneficial/perverse outcomes if other predator populations are modified.                         Very high priority, medium term                                                  A clear understanding of how other predators influence and are influenced by management programs for feral cats  If suitable, land managers are able implement management programs for cats that have regard to other predators              Researchers and land managers

  1.4 Continue research into understanding the role of other major landscape modifiers, such as fire or grazing by introduced herbivores, in cat activities and control.                                                                             Very high priority, long term                                                    An understanding of how other landscape modifiers may impact on cat predation                                    Land managers are able to understand