Wild Horse Rehoming Program: Investigation
The Secretary of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has initiated an investigation into the National Parks and Wildlife Service rehoming program after various allegations were made public concerning the administration of the program.
Terms of reference for the investigation are available to download:
Investigation into Administration of Wild Horses Rehoming Program: Terms of reference (PDF 187KB)
An external professional services firm is being engaged to conduct the investigation and will commence in the week of 29 April 2024.
A final Investigation Report is to be provided to the department by close of business on 14 June 2024.
Until the investigation is complete and the findings and recommendations of the Investigation have been considered and implemented, the Wild Horse Rehoming Program is suspended.