Jacinta Collins (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary for School Education and Workplace Relations) Share this | Hansard source

In 2009 this species was assessed by the Threatened Species Scientific Committee as not being eligible for listing. They considered the Spencer Gulf population was not a distinct species and that estimates of size are an underestimate. The committee also considered the Spencer Gulf population is subject to variation influenced by seasonal environmental conditions. The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities continues to monitor the issue.