ACT Legislative Assembly hears motion calling for regulation, protection

ACT Legislative Assembly hears motion calling for regulation, protection and education on local venomous snakes

An ACT snake catcher has brought some venomous reptiles to meet their local politicians in a bid to encourage education and protection for the species.

The snakes were invited to the ACT Legislative Assembly by Labor MLA Marisa Paterson, who is moving a motion calling on the government to do more to protect snakes, educate the community and implement important changes to legislation around snake handling.

Gavin Smith is an Associate Professor at Australian National University as well as a snake catcher, and is one of only a handful of people in the capital licensed to handle venomous snakes.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-29/act-legislative-assembly-regulation-protection-education-snakes/102155570