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Jackson’s challenge to NSW aerial culling

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DevelopingNext check Oct 31: Publication or availability of the final written reasons, any appeal or stay application, and an NPWS response or operational timetable following the dismissal.

Where it stands

On October 30, 2026, Justice Rachel Pepper dismissed Carmen Jackson’s challenge to aerial culling in Yuraygir National Park, finding insufficient evidence that it breached the National Parks and Wildlife Act. The dismissal leaves this attempt to stop the cull unsuccessful; whether the decision is appealed or otherwise challenged remains open.

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  1. Update 1Yuraygir horse-cull challenge fails as court leaves removal method to managers

The story so far

  1. Update 1

    Yuraygir horse-cull challenge fails as court leaves removal method to managers

    Carmen Jackson’s challenge failed after a judge found that Yuraygir’s management plan required horse removal and left the method to managers. The ruling does not confirm that aerial shooting has resumed.

    What moved

    • Pepper dismisses the case, finding insufficient evidence to establish a breach of the Act.

History

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Who's involved

People

  • Carmen Jacksonbasketball player1 report
  • Rachel E Pepperresearcher1 report

Organizations

  • NSW National Parks and Wildlife Servicedirectorate of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment; manager of national parks and reserves in New South Wales, Australia1 report

Places

  • Minnie WaterMinnie Water, Australia1 report

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