INVASIVE PEST MANAGEMENT

Rabbits are now recognised as one of the most destructive invasive species in Australia. Their story is one of rapid expansion, widespread ecological damage, and ongoing land management challenges that continue today. How Rabbits Came to Australia European wild rabbits were introduced in 1859 by Thomas Austin on his property in Victoria. Twenty-four rabbits were released for recreational hunting, a seemingly minor action that triggered one of the most significant biological i