Djilba Land Management

01/01/2026

End of Year – Djilba Land Management

This year tested us.

We gave evidence in Parliament on fi****ms laws — not from ideology, but from lived experience managing land, risk, and reality. Speaking truth in rooms that don’t always want to hear it comes at a cost, but silence costs more.

We pushed forward with cultural advising in land care where respect was real, not performative. At the same time, we walked away from partnerships that no longer aligned.

We finished the year on the tools.
Our final fi****ms training course closed out a demanding year of real work, real responsibility, and real outcomes.

We also welcomed Wendy and Anthony Mancini to the Djilba Land Management team — people who bring capability and integrity.

We move into the next year leaner, clearer, and unapologetically grounded.

Country sees the work.

— Djilba Land Management

04/12/2025

Welcome to the Team – Michael Orr, Luna and Gizmo.

We’re proud to welcome Michael and his two highly trained working dogs to the Djilba Land Management team.

These specialty working dogs have undergone extensive training and rigorous testing to ensure they meet the highest standards of ethical animal treatment, welfare, and bait avoidance. Their role is focused on controlled detection and bailing, supporting safe and responsible operations in the field.

We’re proud to have Michael Luna and Gizzy supporting our biosecurity and land management work across the South West.

07/11/2025

We’re honoured to be working alongside our own Moort (family), caring for Country and restoring the balance. 🌿

Dambart Bilya Landcare continues to exceed expectations and set new standards on every site visit. Our goal is simple — to aim higher and do better with every project we deliver. 💪🏽✨

🐦 On Site for Pigeon Control at a Hazardous Facility 🧤☣️

On site today for Djilba Land Management to carry out pigeon control operations.
On completion, we took every precaution — decontaminating all gear, equipment, and PPE to ensure there’s no risk of cyanide contamination.

Safety and environmental care come first on every job. Protecting people, wildlife, and the site is what it’s all about. 💪🌿

16/10/2025

Public Statement – Djilba Land Management

Response to the WA Fi****ms Reform Findings

Djilba Land Management expresses its disappointment in the findings and recommendations of the recent WA Fi****ms Reform review. While the outcome is disappointing, it is not surprising. From the outset, it has been clear that the decision was already made, and this process has served only to legitimise a predetermined outcome rather than genuinely address stakeholder concerns.

Despite repeated assurances of consultation and transparency, the review has failed to consider the legitimate and practical issues raised by those who work daily in land management, pest control, security, and regional operations. The Minister and his team continue to repeat claims of “community safety,” yet every safeguard and control they promote already existed under previous legislation — legislation that failed to prevent criminal misuse in the past and will continue to do so in the future.

Of particular concern is the contradiction between the government’s public messaging and its own laws. Traditional Owners have recognised rights to hunt under the Native Title Act, yet the government now asserts that firearm ownership is a “privilege.” Under the Animal Welfare Act, traditional and customary hunting must be carried out humanely — which, in practice, requires the use of a firearm. By reframing firearm use as a privilege while simultaneously mandating it for lawful cultural purposes, the government risks undermining both its legislative consistency and the rights of First Nations people to practice traditional hunting in accordance with law and culture.

This reform represents another example of over-regulation without meaningful consultation or consideration of consequences. Our governments continue to overreach into the daily lives of ordinary, law-abiding people while congratulating themselves on another “job well done.”

If public safety were truly the goal, attention should have been directed toward enforcing existing laws and addressing criminal misuse rather than punishing compliant firearm owners and regional communities that depend on these tools for essential work.

In time, it will become clear that these reforms have done little to improve public safety and much to erode trust, cooperation, and practical outcomes across the State. ****msReformWA

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27/09/2025

Transparency matters.

When we talk about leadership, accountability has to be at the centre. The WA Police Minister was originally listed to appear before the parliamentary inquiry into Labor’s new gun laws, only to be quietly removed from the line-up the day before.

This raises serious questions. If these reforms are sound, why wouldn’t the Minister want to stand by them and answer questions openly?

Our communities — especially those directly impacted by changes to fi****ms legislation — deserve nothing less than clarity and honesty.

We back calls like those from Adam Hort MLA for greater transparency and accountability. Real leadership means fronting up, not stepping aside.

An administrative stuff-up has led to WA Police Minister Reece Whitby being listed to speak at an inquiry into Labor’s gun laws, before being removed from the line-up the day before he was due to present.

14/09/2025

We’re now at the halfway point of the Standing Committee on Legislation’s hearings into WA’s firearm laws. So far, the Committee has heard from women’s safety advocates, medical bodies, government departments, and respected Traditional Owners.

Attention has now turned to farming groups and sporting shooters, who are outlining the real-world impacts on food production, invasive species management, and recreational shooting.

The hearings will finish with evidence from the WA Police Commissioner and the Minister for Police, where a constructive approach will be essential to address the flaws in the Act and Regulations.

This stage is critical to ensuring the final outcome is fair, practical, and respectful of both community safety and the needs of those most affected.

Confirmation this week that public hearings in the WA Parliament by the Standing Committee on Legislation will commence from Wednesday 10th of September and run through to until the 22nd of September.

12/09/2025

Djilba Land Management Update

Today, we had the opportunity to give evidence at the Parliamentary Hearing into the 2024 Fi****ms Reform Bill. Alongside other invited Traditional Owners, we shared our lived experiences of how these new laws impact us, our communities, and our cultural practices.

What we made clear is this:
• There has been little to no genuine consultation, not just with Traditional Owners, but also with retailers, clubs, and community members.
• The laws, as they stand, are unfair, overpowering, poorly thought out, and untested.

Despite widespread feedback before and after its drafting, The government continue to push it forward under the banner of “community safety.”

As one of Australia’s greatest legal minds once said – “It’s the vibe!” – and the vibe of this reform is all wrong.

We will keep standing up for fair, balanced, and respectful laws that protect safety without eroding rights or ignoring culture.

Like my old Pop said, “Too many hands pulling the blanket and we going to be in the cold!”

05/09/2025

We’re proud to share that Djilba Land Management has been invited to present before the Standing Committee on Legislation to talk about how recent changes in legislation have impacted our work.

At our core, we are Traditional Owners — caring for Country and restoring balance is the reason we started this business. Over the past few years, we’ve worked hard to grow Djilba into a family-run, Aboriginal-owned business providing cultural and environmental land management across WA.

Being asked to contribute to this important review is a recognition of the role small businesses like ours play in both looking after Country and supporting our local communities. We see this as an opportunity to share our lived experience and to help shape clearer, more practical outcomes for the future.

We’ll continue to keep our community updated as this process moves forward, and we thank everyone who has supported us along the way.

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27/08/2025

Djilba Land Management acknowledges the recent discussions around Alcoa’s proposed mine expansions and the approvals process. While mining continues to play a significant role in the region, we believe it is important that these decisions are made with openness, accountability, and care for Country.

As an organisation, we work alongside a range of departments connected to the mining sector, and we recognise the complexities involved. At the same time, our commitment is to ensuring that Nyoongar lands, waters and culture are respected and that the voices of Traditional Owners and local communities are heard.

A transparent process benefits everyone — it builds trust, safeguards Country, and supports sustainable development.

Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association has sounded the alarm over what it called 'the continued expansion of mining by Alcoa and others in the jarrah forests of Noongar Boodja and especially in the Mund...

24/08/2025

🎉 Welcome to the Team! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Damian Orr and Sarah Jackson to the Djilba Land Management family!

Damian brings his skills as a mechanical fitter, and Sarah as a Pharmacist, along with years of recreational hunting experience in the Bakers Hill region, specializing in pigs, rabbits, and foxes. Both are trained in safe and ethical firearm use and have shown excellent skills in target identification, situational awareness, and field operations.

We’re excited to have their experience, professionalism, and energy on board as part of our growing team!

💪 Welcome, Damian and Sarah!

14/08/2025

🌿 Caring for Country – Together 🌿

Djilba Land Management is honoured to work alongside Dambart Bilya, walking together as Nyoongars to care for our Country.

Working with other Nyoongars means more than just getting the job done – it’s about strengthening our connections, passing on wisdom, and making sure our Country is healthy for the next generations.

Caring for Country isn’t always done out in the bush. Here, we’re controlling invasive birds inside a large refinery. The level of safety and compliance needed to be successful with this work is critical – and we’re proud to deliver it to the highest standard.

We’re proud to stand together in this important work. 💚

Proud to be working alongside Djilba, carrying out pigeon control at a major hazard facility. 🐦💪
It’s great to be part of a team that’s committed to maintaining safety, protecting operations, and keeping our workplace clean and efficient. Every day brings new challenges, and every challenge is an opportunity to learn, adapt, and make a difference.

29/05/2025

Working on county with our own mob and restoring the balance of things. We recently completed 3 weeks of pig controls in the southwest with Dambart Bilya Landcare h

Really grateful to be out on Country with Djilba Land Management, doing work that actually means something 🌿

One of the biggest issues we deal with is feral pigs — they do serious damage to the land, water, and native wildlife. They tear up bushland, destroy habitats, and spread disease. It’s a big problem that doesn’t get talked about enough.

Being part of the effort to protect and care for Country is something I don’t take for granted. Every bit of work matters. 🐗🌏