Fate of duck hunting in Victoria hangs in the balance as deadline looms for government decision

Some Labor MPs expect a decision on duck hunting in response to last year’s inquiry to be made before parliament resumes in February. Photograph: Diego Fedele/AAP

Victorian Labor MPs are being canvassed on their views on duck hunting, as a deadline looms to respond to a parliamentary inquiry into the future of the “controversial” practice.

Several MPs told Guardian Australia the state outdoor recreation minister, Steve Dimopoulos, began ringing caucus members late last year about the issue and that he resumed calls after the Christmas break.