We’re trying to change the law to deter social media users from endangering crocs for content
Saltwater crocodiles are intelligent, majestic creatures. They shouldn’t be put at risk for likes and clicks.
People are entering croc habitat to make online content – leading to incidents between humans and crocodiles which have resulted in injuries to people and the croc being killed as a ‘problem crocodile’.
Environmental Defenders Office and Bob Irwin are proposing changes to the law to deter people from behaving in ways that put themselves and crocodiles in danger.
Some of the proposed changes include:
- Creating a new offence for recklessly using crocodile habitat.
- A greater maximum penalty for those who film themselves committing wildlife offences for the purposes of publishing it on social media.
Saltwater crocs play a critical role in the health of our wetland ecosystems and have strong cultural and social significance for First Nations peoples. They must be protected from reckless behaviour.
Download the legal brief on the proposed crocodile reforms.
“The government says idiots like these are not breaking any laws. Well, I say, change the law!”
– Bob Irwin, crocodile conservationist
