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toad management funds to those efforts most likely to conserve biodiversity (over $20 million has been provided by the Australian Government to address the impact of cane toads since 1986 with limited success)
       * it is clear that, in some cases, other established invasive species, or human activity, are the cause of native species extinctions
       * actions to support priority species and threatened ecological communities from the impact of cane toads across Australia must be prioritised, with priority being given to those species that would be most affected at a national population level and ecosystems where multiple complex changes may occur
       * there remains a need for tools to help all stakeholders at national, state/territory, regional and locals levels to effectively implement and manage cane toad impacts.

While the primary responsibility for managing established pests lies with the states and territories and landholders, all stakeholders can play significant roles in reducing the impacts of cane toads. However, to empower stakeholders to take actions that collectively reduce the worst impacts of cane toads it is necessary to communicate:
       * the strategic approach detailed in this TAP
       * the key priority species and ecosystems that need protection
       * guidelines designed to enable action to be undertaken effectively
       * standard operating procedures and codes of practice to ensure the humane treatment of cane toads.

State agencies and community groups have produced significant high quality communication materials relating to cane toads. These groups present this material to stakeholders and the general public through regular newsletters and media releases. A number of networks of conservation groups and researchers with an interest in cane toads already exist. These networks can form a link in a communications strategy for this TAP including communications in regard to developments in toad control methods.

Actions                                                                                                                                                                     Priority and timeframe
  Action 3.1 Implement a one-stop-shop webpage on the DSEWPaC website with links to jurisdictional and stakeholder information on cane toads and including information on:  Medium priority, ongoing
       * the threat cane toads pose to biodiversity
       * management actions to limit this threat
       * guidelines for cane toad management
       * information to help identify cane toads from other amphibians
       * codes of practice and standard operating procedures
       * management plans (as they are developed) for areas designated as high priority.
  Action 3.2 Encourage monitoring, evaluation and reporting on cane toad management actions is maintained and communicated to stakeholders.                                 Medium priority, ongoing
  Action 3.3 Ensure Australian Government fact sheets and other communications material on cane toads are current and reflect the strategy developed in this TAP.           Medium priority, ongoing

Performance indicators
       * Webpage on the DSEWPaC website holds appropriate information and linkages within 12 months of the Minister making this TAP.
       * All co-funded