The kanamalukaTAMAR network respects and recognises Palawa/Pakana people as the original and ongoing custodians of the land and waters, acknowledging their ~40,000-year history and the unceded sovereignty of this place, lutruwita. The statement acknowledges their continuous connection, care for Country, and the impacts of colonisation, and pays homage to Elders past, present, and future.

Sunday, October 5, 2025

LETTER TO THE MINISTER

 


Minister,

Social media alerts the people of lutruwita / Tasmania to the mindless and totally unnecessary culling of swans scheduled for 11-12 October at a private property near Ross.
The killing of swans is only allowed under a 'property protection permit’ and apparently it is within your bailiwick to stop this mindless debauchery right now.
Black swans form monogamous pair bonds and raise their young together. The killing of swans at any time is abhorrent and completely unnecessary. The killing of swans in the breeding season, when they have young flightless cygnets is beyond disgusting. Moreover, it is diminishing behaviour!
Young swans don't take flight until they are 4-6 months of age. This is why the killing (shooting) has been scheduled for October - the parents won't fly away and leave their young.
We are sure that you as soon as you nare aware of the facts here you will be as horrified as so many people are.
You as Minister are responsible and you should examine your conscience very carefully. I write to you now and tell you of the volley and dystopia that I and many others think about the beautiful black swans you are seemingly allowing to be slaughtered for no good purpose under the circumstances.
The shooting of swans has no social license. So, let's stop this ill-informed cull!
For further information and context see https://tktt7250.blogspot.com/p/kaylarunya.html
Regards,
Ray Norman
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