Moreton Island Protection Committee assists internationally renowned dog trainer, Steve Austin with his specialized Cane Toad Detection Dogs in biannual campaigns to maintain Moreton Island’s Cane Toad Free Status. These ongoing campaigns are an initiative of Brisbane City Council which has a Cane Toad Incursion Response Plan in place. Assistance from the public is welcome – if you see a Cane Toad please phone Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers on (07) 3408 2710 or Brisbane City Council on (07) 3403 8888 or email biosecurity@brisbane.qld.gov.au
The campaign is supported by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Quandamooka Yoolaburrabee Aboriginal Corporation, Tangalooma Resort, MICAT/Moreton Island Adventures and Moreton Island Protection Committee.
Trainer Steve Austin with CTDD Tommy at the entrance to Cowan Township
CTDD check and leaflet distribution to vehicles off the MICAT
