Threat abatement projects
Contents
- Threat abatement projects 2016-17
- Threat abatement projects 2015-2016
- Threat abatement projects 2014-2015
- Threat abatement projects 2013-2014
- Threat abatement projects 2012-2013
- Threat abatement projects 2011-2012
- Threat abatement projects 2010-2011
- Threat abatement projects 2009-2010
- Threat abatement projects 2008-2009
- Threat abatement projects 2007-2008
- Threat abatement projects 2006-2007
- Threat abatement projects 2005-2006
- Threat abatement projects 2004-2005
- Threat abatement Projects 2003-2004
- Threat abatement projects 2002-2003
- Projects funded from Phase 1 the Natural Heritage Trust
Threat abatement projects 2016-17
| Project title | Proponent | Approved funding (GST excluded) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficacy testing of Hisstory baits for feral cats | Scientec Research Pty Ltd | $30,000 |
| Efficacy testing of Hisstory baits - feral cat trapping and housing | Western Australian Department of Parks and Wildlife | $5,000 |
| Recategorisation fee for Curiosity registration application | Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority | $4,220 |
| Renewal of the Curiosity patent | Scientec Research Pty Ltd | $630 |
| Field Efficacy trial of the Hisstory bait for feral cats in the Kimberley (year 1) | Western Australian Department of Parks and Wildlife | $150,000 |
Threat abatement projects 2015-2016
| Project title | Proponent | Approved funding (GST excluded) |
|---|---|---|
|
Advertising requesting public comment on the draft Threat abatement plan for competition and land degradation by rabbits |
DentsuMitchell |
$1,815 |
|
Advertising requesting public comment on the draft Threat abatement plan for predation by feral cats |
DentsuMitchell |
$2,716 |
|
Application fee for the Curiosity bait for feral cats (ID 1516-0260) |
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority |
$23,660 |
|
Collation of pen trial toxicosis data for feral cats (ID 1516-0535) |
Invasive Animals Limited |
$13,091 |
|
Collection and storage of seed from threatened species impacted by the plant pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi |
Council of Heads of Australian Botanic Gardens |
$50,000 |
|
Contribution to the revision of the Australian Pest Animal Strategy and Australian Weeds Strategy |
Department of Agriculture |
$6,818 |
|
Curiosity Australian patent renewal |
Scientec Research Pty Ltd |
$530 |
|
Expert travel for Cane Toad Threat abatement plan workshop |
Prof. Rick Shine |
$714 |
|
Facilitation of a workshop for the Cane Toad Threat abatement plan |
Mark Butz |
$5,000 |
|
Facilitation of a workshop for the marine debris threat abatement plan |
Futures by Design |
$4,000 |
|
Hisstory trademark applications |
Scientec Research Pty Ltd |
$7,727 |
|
Notorial Services |
Ron Clapham Notary Public |
$170 |
|
Publication of hard copies of the Threat abatement plan for predation by feral cats |
Instant Colour Press |
$13,453 |
|
Teleconferences to assist with the implementation of the Threat abatement plan for disease in natural ecosystems caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi |
Redback Conferencing |
$512 |
|
Venue hire for cane toad threat abatement plan workshop |
Mecure Hotel Darwin Airport |
$3,000 |
Threat abatement projects 2014-2015
| Project title | Proponent | Approved funding (GST excluded) |
|---|---|---|
|
APVMA registration package for Curiosity bait – dossier development |
Australian Environment Agency Pty Ltd |
$60,200 |
|
APVMA registration package for Curiosity bait – technical document preparation |
Scientec Research Pty Ltd |
$40,000 |
|
APVMA research permit application for field efficacy trial of the Hisstory bait feral cat baits |
CPC Veterinary Consulting Pty Ltd |
$5,454 |
|
Built of manufacturing equipment for Hisstory feral cat baits |
Scientec Research Pty Ltd |
$100,000 |
|
Development of a semi-automated pellet inserter for Curiosity baits for feral cats |
Scientec Research Pty Ltd |
$27,272 |
|
Efficacy testing of Curiosity baits for feral cats |
Scientec Research Pty Ltd |
$18,181 |
|
Efficacy testing of Curiosity baits – feral cat trapping and housing |
Western Australian Department of Parks and Wildlife |
$4,539 |
|
Feral cat workshop |
Invasive Animals Ltd |
$28,000 |
|
HPCL and NMR analysis of Curiosity baits for feral cats for APVMA registration package |
Scientec Research Pty Ltd |
$3,900 |
|
Reconnaissance for a Hisstory feral cat bait field efficacy trial |
Western Australian Department of Parks and Wildlife |
$13,636 |
Threat abatement projects 2013-2014
| Project title | Proponent | Approved funding (GST excluded) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance with preparation of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority application to register the Curiosity® bait for feral cats (ID 1314-0735) | CPC Veterinary Consulting Pty Ltd | $30,000 |
| Field testing Curiosity® bait for feral cats in arid South Australia (2013-14 component; ID1112-0371) | Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment | $100,000 |
| Hard Shell Delivery Vehicle reformulation and stability studies for the Curiosity® bait for feral cats (ID1314-0444) | Scientec Research Pty Ltd | $55,000 |
| Ornamental Fish Risk Assessment (no ID) | Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales | $6,000 |
| Preliminary Hard Shell Delivery Vehicle reformulation and stability studies for the Curiosity® bait for feral cats (ID 1314-0240) | Scientec Research Pty Ltd | $20,000 |
| Review of dossiers for registration of the Curiosity® bait for feral cats (no ID) | CPC Veterinary Consulting Pty Ltd | $5,000 |
Threat abatement projects 2012-2013
| Project Title | Proponent | Approved funding (GST excluded) |
|---|---|---|
| Field testing Curiosity® feral cat bait in arid South Australia (2012-13 component; ID 1112-0758) | Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment | $180,000 |
| Field testing Curiosity® feral cat bait Karijini National Park, WA (2012-13 component; ID: 1112-0371) | Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment | $50,000 |
| Legal advice on US Patent for the Curiosity feral cat bait | Scientec Research Pty Ltd | $14,545 |
| Hard Shell Delivery Vehicle to administer para-aminopropiophenone for Threat Abatement of predation by Feral Cats 2012-13 component (ID: 1112-0742) | Scientec Research Pty Ltd | $100,000 |
| Proof of concept trial of Scientec Research’s Tic Toc controlled release technology. | Scientec Research Pty Ltd | $8,000 |
| Supply of chemistry and manufacturing data for the chemical para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) (ID: 1213-0528) | Connovation Limited | $20,000 |
| Reprints of the ‘Great battle’ and ‘Feral map’ posters | Kaye Kessing Productions | $5,400 |
| Reprints of the Easter bilby books | Kaye Kessing Productions | $8,780 |
| SEWPaC weeds database - Provision of species profiles for KTP listed grasses. | Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research through the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. | $5560 (GST Free) [note, this is not ex GST] |
| Research into Phytophthora cinnamomi and climate change (ID: 1213-0264) | Murdoch University | $100,000 |
| The collection of seeds of selected nationally listed Australian native plants at risk from Phytophthora cinnamomi for the purpose of ex situ conservation | Australian Seed Bank Partnership | $30,000 |
Threat abatement projects 2011-2012
| Project title | Proponent | Approved funding |
|---|---|---|
| Field testing Curiosity® feral cat bait Flinders Ranges (2011-12 component; ID: 1011-0878) | Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment | $180,000 |
| Field testing Curiosity® feral cat bait Karijini National Park, WA (2011-12 component; ID: 1112-0371) | Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment | $150,000 |
| Hard Shell Delivery Vehicle to administer para-aminopropiophenone for Threat Abatement of predation by Feral Cats 2011-12 component (ID: 1011-0591) | Scientec Research Pty Ltd | $60,000 |
| Website redevelopment project and intranet management section | Reading Room Pty Ltd through Web | $27,000 |
| Updating the nomenclature and taxonomy on the Weeds in Australia website | Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research | $8272 |
| Preparation of a Disease Strategy Manual for amphibian chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (ID: 1112-0105) | James Cook University | $40,000 |
Threat abatement projects 2010-2011
| Project title | Proponent | Approved funding |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Shell Delivery Vehicle to administer para-aminopropiophenone for Threat Abatement of predation by Feral Cats 2010-11 component (ID 1011-0591) | Scientec Research Pty Ltd | $200,000 |
| Bait manufacture for a field efficacy trial of the feral cat bait - Cape Arid, WA (ID:1011-1332) | Scientec Research Pty Ltd | $29,636 |
| Field Efficacy trial for the Curiosity® Feral Cat Bait in a semi-arid site at Cape Arid, WA (2010-11 component; (ID: 1011-0879) | Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation | $21,767 |
| Field testing Curiosity® feral cat bait Flinders Ranges (2010-11 component; ID: 1011-0878) | Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment | $40,000 |
| A literature review of the potential impacts of the Asian honey bee (Apis cerana) on the Australian environment (ID: 1011-4200) | Sustineo Pty Ltd | $10,890 |
| Scientific advice related to a literature review of the impacts of the Asian honey bee on the Australian environment (ID: 1011-4200) | CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences | $6,818 |
| Maintenance of the National Introduced Marine Pests Information System (ID: 10/114205) | Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry | $15,000 |
| Development and validation of a rapid field test to detect the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis at a high specificity and sensitivity, for use in surveys to determine the distribution of Chytridiomycosis (ID: 1011-0655) | Taronga Conservation Society Australia | $38,038 |
| Guidelines for captive breeding, raising and restocking programs for Australian frogs (ID: 1011-1151) And Hygiene protocols for the control of diseases in Australian frogs (ID: 1011-1151) |
James Cook University | $34,978 |
Threat abatement projects 2009-2010
| Project title | Proponent | Approved funding |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Shell Delivery Vehicle to administer para-aminopropiophenone for Threat Abatement of predation by Feral Cats (ID 0910-0438) | Scientec Research Pty Ltd | $260,000 |
| Development of a humane felid specific toxin and bait delivery system for feral cat control (ID 0910-1942) | Victoria Dept of Sustainability and Environment | $60,000 |
| Phase 2: Redraft of the Australian and New Zealand Conservation Council Code of Practice for Antifouling and In-water Hull Cleaning and Maintenance (1997) | National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) via Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry | $35,000 |
| Refining of the useability and data of the National Introduced Marine Pests Information System (NIMPIS) - phase 2. | Bureau of Rural Sciences, Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry $60,000 | |
| Experimental Research to Quantify the Impacts of Feral Pigs on Tropical Freshwater Ecosystems (final payment) (ID no. 63969) | Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation | $22,190* *(component of overall project funding of $146,970 listed in 2006-07) |
| Sourcing and supply of weed images for the Weeds in Australia website www.weeds.gov.au | Director of National Parks through the Centre for Plant Biodiversity research | $140,267 |
Threat abatement projects 2008-2009
| Project title | Proponent | Approved funding |
|---|---|---|
| Hard-shell drug delivery vehicle to administer p_Aminopropiophenone for threat abatement | Scientec Research | $427,272.00 |
| Sharing of data, preparation costs and application fee for APVMA registration of the toxicant PAPP free base. | Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre | $30,000.00 |
| Testing of field efficacy for a humane felid specific toxin and bait delivery system for feral cat control on Christmas Island. | Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment and Western Australia Department of Environment and Conservation | $124,599.55 |
| The Development of a humane felid specific toxin and bait delivery system for feral cat control. | Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment | $202,788.00 |
| Identification of sites of high conservation priority impacted on by feral cats | University of Sydney | $69,232.00 |
| Testing of field efficacy for a humane felid specific toxin and bait delivery system for feral cat control on Dirk Hartog Island, Western Australia | Western Australia Department of Environment and Conservation | $57,945.00 |
| Assistance with the testing of field efficacy for a humane felid specific toxin and bait delivery system for feral cat control on Dirk Hartog Island, Western Australia | Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment | $10,705.00 |
| Amphibian chytrid related research | Australian Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre | $128,130.00 |
| Prioritisation of high conservation status mainland islands | Ecological Australia Pty Ltd | $72,616.00 |
| Prioritisation of high conservation status offshore islands | Ecosure Pty Ltd | $72,621.00 |
| Cane Toads in Communities | Bureau of Rural Sciences | $206,125.45 |
| Assisstance with the development of the Curiosity® HSDV business plan | Argo Partners Pty Ltd | $11,015.00 |
| Facilitation of conservation management of Feral animals on offshore islands. | Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre | $12,000.00 |
| The commissioning and maintenance of a Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease diagnostic laboratory | Charles Sturt University | $39,400.00 |
| Sourcing and supply of weed photographs for the Weeds in Australia website | Director of National Parks | $140,267.00 |
| Establishing a list of nationally significant environmental invasive pathogens and invertebrates | Bureau of Rural Sciences | $22,727.27 |
| Outcome of the Pathogens and Invertebrates Working Group Workshop 25/26 March 2009 | Bureau of Rural Sciences | $5,737.27 |
| Advice on Intellectual Property Issues for the Curiosity® Feral Cat Bait | Australian Government Solicitor | $12,000.00 |
| Publication of threat abatement plans for cat, rabbit, goat and fox | Design Direction Pty Ltd | $17,810.00 |
| Publication of the threat abatement plans for Phytophthora cinnamomi and rodents on offshore islands | Whitefox Communications Pty Ltd | $6,204.00 |
| Printing of A model for assessing the relative humaneness of pest animal control methods | Partech Pty Ltd | $1,204.00 |
Threat abatement projects 2007-2008
| Project Title | Proponent | Approved Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Review of the Cane Toad Biological Control Program | (i) ANU (ii) Supervising Scientist |
(i) $19,369.00 (ii) $25,920.00 |
| The development of a humane felid-specific toxin and bait delivery system for feral cat control | Victorian & WA state governments | $195,000.00 |
| An assessment of the uptake of cat baits and inserted capsules by non-target species in Western Australia. | WA Dept of Environment & Conservation | $49,986.00 |
| Experimental research to evaluate detection methods and sampling designs used to determine the abundance of cats that have established wild populations in Australia: Evaluation of camera trap sampling designs used to determine change in occupancy rate and abundance of feral cats (Alan Robley et al) | VIC Department of Sustainability and Environment | $392,395.00 |
| Hard-shell drug delivery vehicle to administer p_Aminopropiophenone for threat abatement | Scientec Research Pty Ltd | $398,182.00 |
| Native non-target sensitivity testing and humaneness testing of a new feral pig toxicant | Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre | $70,000.00 |
| Education/communication materials on invasive animals: Bilby temporary tattoo kit. | Kaye Kessing Productions | $13,350.00 |
| Testing of onboard marine growth protection systems on commercial trading vessels. | Australian Shipowners' Association | $100,000.00 |
| Redevelopment of National Introduced Marine Pests Information System | Bureau of Rural Sciences | $197,273.00 |
| Review of genetic methods tool for identification of introduced marine pests | accessUTS P/L Aust Shipowners' Asscn |
$39,904.00 |
Threat abatement projects 2006-2007
| ID Number | Project Title | Proponent | Approved Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60410 | An overview of the impacts of translocated native fish species in Australia | Sinclair Knight Merz Pty Ltd | $131,282.00 |
| 60466 | Revised Threat Abatement Plans for European Red Foxes, Feral Cats, Feral Goats and Feral Rabbits | Biotext Pty Ltd | $92,025.00 |
| 60409 | An overview of the impacts of introduced roach, tench, redfin perch, eastern gambusia, streaked goby and yellowfin goby in Australia | NIWA Australia Pty Ltd | $155,414.00 |
| 63969 | Experimental research to quantify the impacts of feral pigs on tropical freshwater ecosystems | Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries | $146,970.00 |
| 60412 | Introduced animals on Queensland islands: improving Australia's ability to protect its island habitats from feral animals | Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Water | $15,000.00 |
| 60723 | Development of a Cane Toad Biological Control - Year 7 | CSIRO | $624,867.00 |
| 60682 | Experimental research to obtain a better understanding of the potential presence and impact of new amphibian diseases in the Wet Tropics, Australia - Stage 1 | CSIRO | $385,371.36 |
| 60411 | The Development of a humane felid specific toxin and bait delivery system for feral cat control | Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment | $94,174.55 |
| 48592 | Experimental research to evaluate detection methods and sampling designs used to determine the abundance of cats that have established wild populations in Australia | Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment | $444,077.00 |
| 60766 | Emerging amphibian diseases and disease surveillance in Queensland - Stage 2 | James Cook University | $41,400.00 |
| 61610 | Hard Shell Drug Delivery vehicle to administer p_Aminopropiophenone for Threat Abatement | Scientec Research Pty Ltd | $398,182.00 |
| 600751 & 60242 | Fox Free Tasmania - Stage 4 | TAS Department of Primary Industries and Water | $1,840,000.00 |
| 61535 | Cane Toad Impact in Western Australia | University of Sydney | $30,000.00 |
| 56756 | Facilitation of a workshop on National Institutional Arrangements for Biosecurity | DD and BG Hussey | $8,938.11 |
| 56756 | Review of National Biosecurity Institutional Arrangements | Roger Wickes Project Services | $9,000.00 |
Threat abatement projects 2005-2006
| ID Number | Project Title | Proponent | Approved Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56756 | Facilitating the risk mitigation workshop informing the Australian Biosecurity System for Primary Production and the Environment (AusBIOSEC) | Centre for International Economics | $3,750.00 |
| 56755 | Australian Biosecurity System for Primary Production and the Environment - Cost Sharing Arrangements | Centre for International Economics | $72,000.00 |
| 56832 | Development of a Cane Toad Biological Control - Year 6 | CSIRO Entomology | $652,800.91 |
| 56527 | Review of Phytophthora cinnamomi Threat Abatement Plan 2006 | MurdockLink Pty Ltd | $50,000.00 |
| 49536 | Fox Free Tasmania - Stage 3 | TAS Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment | $472,200.00 |
| 56526 | Development of PAPP (Para aminopropiophenone) based toxins as an alternative toxin for vertebrate pest control in Australia | Scientec Research Pty Ltd | $100,000.00 |
| 59702 | Landscape-based optimisation of vertebrate pest management strategies | University of Canberra | $48,000.00 |
| CERF | Emerging amphibian diseases and disease surveillance in Queensland - Stage 1 (January 2006 - January 2007) | James Cook University | $50,000.00 |
Threat abatement projects 2004-2005
Threat abatement Projects 2003-2004
| ID Number | Project Title | Proponent | Approved Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44178 | Development of a Cane Toad Biological Control (Year 4) | CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems | $550,000.00 |
| 44375 | Development of an Immunocontraceptive Vaccine for the Control of Foxes in Australia | CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems | $417,984.54 |
| 44382 | Recombinant psittacine circovirus antigen production for vaccine development (Beak and Feather Disease) 2003-2004 | Murdoch University, Western Australia | $50,000.00 |
| 44766 | Potential cane toad short to medium term control techniques - focusing on spawning site preferences and trapping of tadpoles and juveniles. | University of Sydney | $128,758.00 |
| 44179 | Medium term control methods for cane toads: Olfactory and acoustic attractant | James Cook University | $99,444.00 |
| 44381 | A project that designs and trials a pilot survey to map the distribution of chytridiomycosis (caused by the amphibian chytrid fungus) in Australian frogs. | James Cook University | $90,000.00 |
| 44380 | A project that investigates current options for managing feral pigs in Australia and assesses the need for the development of more effective and humane techniques and strategies. | Pest Animal Control CRC | $27,000.00 |
| 44767 | Potential cane toad short to medium term control techniques — focusing on the cost and feasibility of exclusion as a mitigating control strategy. | Charles Darwin University | $14,878.00 |
| 46217 | A project that develops an agreed code of practice and standard operating procedures for the humane care and use of pest animals in Australia for the purposes of scientific research. | NSW Agriculture | $47,500.00 |
| 44384 | A project that develops agreed hygiene protocols for the control of diseases in Australian frogs. | Amphibian Research Centre | $70,500.00 |
| 46216 | A project that develops agreed guidelines for frog captive breeding, raising and restocking programs in Australia. | Amphibian Research Centre | $80,000.00 |
| 44385 | Development of the Marine Debris Threat Abatement Plan | WBM Oceanics Australia | $34,170.00 |
| 47112 | Cost sharing emergency response to the incursion of Northern Pacific Seastar at Inverloch, Vic | Consultant | $12,500.00 |
| 44379 | A project that reviews current best practice approaches to the management of sites in Australia that are or could be threatened by Phytophthora cinnamomi | MurdochLink Pty Ltd | $364,213.00 |