Ensure Protection for Dingoes in the Wet Tropics


Ensure Protection for Dingoes in the Wet Tropics
The issue
My name is Luke Cooper.
I am a passionate dingo conservationist with over a decade of experience working with animals . Based in Cairns, Queensland.
Dingoes, are one of the most iconic of Australian animals. They hold a special place not only in our ecosystems but also in our cultural heritage. Yet, they face myriad threats that endanger their survival, especially in the wet tropics region. Every year, countless dingoes are left orphaned/sick or injured to die throughout Queensland, with insufficient rescues or rehabilitation centres to give them a fighting chance.
To protect these magnificent creatures, we must implement full protection of Dingoes across the entirety of the wet tropics region, ensuring the survival and welfare of dingoes for generations to come. This starts with improved education and awareness campaigns.
By highlighting the importance of dingoes and teaching the public how to safely coexist with them, promote a positive and informed relationship between humans and dingoes. Signage in areas where your likely to see dingoes
It's crucial that we get funding to establish a dedicated dingo rescue centre in the Wet tropics regions. Such a centre would offer sanctuary and rehabilitation to countless orphaned or injured dingoes across far North Queensland, providing the care they need to thrive. It will also serve as an educational hub, fostering understanding and respect for this vital species.
By signing this petition, you are lending your voice to protect an emblematic species and ensuring that our children and grandchildren can experience the wonder and cultural significance of dingoes in our natural landscapes. Your support is instrumental in driving change and securing funding and policies that reflect the urgency of protecting our beloved dingoes. Please sign and join me in this vital conservation effort.
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The issue
My name is Luke Cooper.
I am a passionate dingo conservationist with over a decade of experience working with animals . Based in Cairns, Queensland.
Dingoes, are one of the most iconic of Australian animals. They hold a special place not only in our ecosystems but also in our cultural heritage. Yet, they face myriad threats that endanger their survival, especially in the wet tropics region. Every year, countless dingoes are left orphaned/sick or injured to die throughout Queensland, with insufficient rescues or rehabilitation centres to give them a fighting chance.
To protect these magnificent creatures, we must implement full protection of Dingoes across the entirety of the wet tropics region, ensuring the survival and welfare of dingoes for generations to come. This starts with improved education and awareness campaigns.
By highlighting the importance of dingoes and teaching the public how to safely coexist with them, promote a positive and informed relationship between humans and dingoes. Signage in areas where your likely to see dingoes
It's crucial that we get funding to establish a dedicated dingo rescue centre in the Wet tropics regions. Such a centre would offer sanctuary and rehabilitation to countless orphaned or injured dingoes across far North Queensland, providing the care they need to thrive. It will also serve as an educational hub, fostering understanding and respect for this vital species.
By signing this petition, you are lending your voice to protect an emblematic species and ensuring that our children and grandchildren can experience the wonder and cultural significance of dingoes in our natural landscapes. Your support is instrumental in driving change and securing funding and policies that reflect the urgency of protecting our beloved dingoes. Please sign and join me in this vital conservation effort.
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The Decision Makers
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Petition created on 18 August 2025