The Iconic Dingoes of K'gari-Fraser Island - communicating for their future: Report prepared for the Fraser Island Dingo Research Program, Queensland Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts, 2016

Dingoes on K’gari (Fraser Island) hold deep ecological and cultural significance, serving as apex predators and symbols of 'wild Australia.' However, their visibility and perceived danger create ongoing tensions in human-dingo interactions. A 2016 study, commissioned by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS), provides new insights into how different sectors value dingoes and how communication strategies for safety can be improved. The research combines a review of international literature with qualitative analysis of visitor surveys and stakeholder focus groups, offering evidence-based recommendations to enhance QPWS's 'dingo-safe' messaging. This report builds on existing knowledge while addressing unresolved debates over dingo management and media representation.

Archer-Lean, C., Wardell-Johnson, A., Carter, J., Khattab, U. M., & Mahony, I. (2016). The Iconic Dingoes of K'gari-Fraser Island - communicating for their future: Report prepared for the Fraser Island Dingo Research Program, Queensland Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts, 2016. University of the Sunshine Coast. https://doi.org/10.25907/01056