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Licence to cull geese numbers plummet on island

The number of Cape Barren geese that were authorised for culling on Phillip Island dropped by nearly three-quarters in 2025, according to newly-released figures from the Conservation Regulator.

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Licence to cull geese numbers plummet on island
Four separate Authority to Control Wildlife permits were issued on the island last year to cull a maximum of 200 Cape Barren geese, down from 741 in 2024. It remains unclear whether the reduction was due to fewer licences being granted, or fewer licences being sought.
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