1080 (or sodium monofluoroacetate) is a poison which affects both native and non-native animals.Aerial baiting is arranged through Local Land Services in close cooperation with the local Wild Dog Control Associations and relevant government agencies such as NPWS, Forestry Corporation of NSW, Land & Property Information (LPI) and local government to kill foxes, dingoes, wild dogs, cats, goats, rabbits, pigs and other animals. The frequently offered excuse is that it is to protect Australian native species. This is not true.

Such campaigns poison not only the target population, but also any other animal which consumes either the bait or the poisoned carcass.

Companion animals, native animals and birds die as well. But 1080 is cheap and easily available. The Government and farmers do not wish to see it banned.