Terry Mills MLA

Shadow Minister for;
Police, Fire & Emergency Services
Education & Training
Territory/Federal Relations
Climate Change
Asian Relations

Release date: 09 March 2010

DITHERING ON PUBLIC SAFETY

The Henderson Government’s inability to solve constituent problems – no matter how pressing – is again on display.

Just days after a woman walking to work in Maningrida was attacked several times by packs of dogs, Labor is also dithering over what to do about a pack of dogs based near the Palmerston dump.

Opposition Leader Terry Mills said the dogs had recently stalked council workers near the tip.

An application by Palmerston Council to the Government to tranquilise and either relocate or put down the dogs has been rejected.

“Palmerston is one of Australia's fastest growing cities – and has one of the youngest populations – so it’s important problems associated with wild dogs threatening citizens are swiftly resolved.

“Reports of council workers being threatened are disturbing, as are complaints of poultry and other domestic animals being harassed around Marlow Lagoon.

“I understand Parks and Wildlife and Palmerston Council met today to end the impasse, but the Government’s delays in finding a solution are unacceptable.

“Instead of blocking solutions to issues of dog attacks, the Henderson Government should be doing all it can to maintain public safety.”


Further comment: Terry Mills 0418 833 594