40525 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Written Question

Published date: 24 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	40525 (2026)
Question asked:	10 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister for Hunting and Fishing
Minister replying:	Hon James Meager
Answer received:	20 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_40525_2026
Document guid:	d2a66843-18c9-4bd4-adce-49106eebcf46

40525 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister for Hunting and Fishing: If funding from the Department of Conservation has been transferred to the Game Animal Council for management of the sika deer herd of special interest, when was this money provided to them?

Hon James Meager: I am advised that $430,000 was transferred to the Game Animal Council on 8 September 2026. A further $430,000 for this financial year will be transferred in three instalments in October, January and April. Refer also to written question 40529 (2026).