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That's not an urban crocodile management plan - this is an urban crocodile management plan.
In possibly the most Queensland story of the campaign so far, Labor and the LNP started Thursday arguing over who had the better record in managing crocodiles that ventured a little too close for comfort in urban areas.
Labor headed to the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton to talk croc with locals from the water ski and rowing clubs, announcing it would extend the Crocodile Urban Management Area following community consultation.
Any crocs more than two metres in length caught within the extended area would be taken to a crocodile farm, where they could live out their lives without surprising local river users.
While locals told reporters stories about being chased by "salties", the LNP snapped into action.
"The LNP have removed 110 crocs across Queensland since March 2012," a spokeswoman for Environment Minister Andrew Powell said.
"In the three years prior to 2012, Labor removed 13."