The panel recommends a cessation of the shooting permit system. However,it is important that this be accompanied by financial grants to previous licence-holders to encourage the installation of best practice management netting systems.
NSW DECC commissioned an independent review panel to determine whether the current DECC licensing policy for the legal harm (including killing ) of flying-foxes in NSW remains valid (environmentally, economically and socially), particularly for the threatened grey-headed flying-fox.
The panel recommends a cessation of the shooting permit system. However,it is important that this be accompanied by financial grants to previous licence-holders to encourage the installation of best practice management netting systems.