A longer ‘shooting season’. A higher ‘bag limit’. And shooting before the sun comes up. Despite evidence showing there are drastically fewer ducks this year, Premier Jacinta Allan is permitting more of them to suffer over the coming months.
A year ago, Premier Allan ignored her own parliamentary inquiry that recommended a full ban on duck shooting. Now, she has announced the most reckless season for native ducks in years.
Once again, Victoria’s picturesque wetlands — usually peaceful havens for our unique wildlife — will be transformed into government-sanctioned killing fields.