Dingoes, Australia's largest land predator, are vital to the health and stability of our ecosystems. As a keystone species, Dingoes regulate large herbivore populations, suppress invasive species, and maintain biodiversity. Dingoes also hold deep cultural and practical significance for Indigenous peoples across Australia, often considered family, hunting companions and sacred beings, not merely fauna.
Despite their ecological and cultural importance, Dingoes in many Australian protected areas are subjected to indiscriminate killing. This practice undermines ecosystem integrity and ignores growing scientific evidence supporting the Dingo's crucial role as an apex predator. Dingoes are classified as a native species in all Australian jurisdictions (except Tasmania). We are urging Australian governments and industry stakeholders to recognise and protect the Australian Dingo in protected areas ensuring their long-term survival to maintain ecological functions and cultural heritage.
Our Vision
To secure the long-term survival and ecological function of the Australian Dingo in Australian protected areas, Dingoes must thrive as an essential component of healthy and balanced ecosystems and Australian Indigenous cultures. Formal recognition of Dingoes as protected wildlife in Australian protected areas should be realised, and indiscriminate killing of Dingoes ended.
Policy Commitments
By 2030, we seek commitment from both government and industry to:
- ● Recognise the Australian Dingo as an apex predator that plays a vital role in maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem balance, and as an animal of deep cultural significance to Australian Indigenous peoples.
- ● Cease indiscriminate killing of Dingoes and secure their protection within Australian protected areas, particularly along the Great Eastern Ranges.
- ● Promote public education and awareness highlighting the ecological and cultural significance of Dingoes as Australian wildlife.
- ● Foster collaboration between scientists, conservation organisations, Indigenous people, and supportive landholders to drive meaningful policy change in relation to recognition, conservation and knowledge about dingoes and their ecosystems.