‘Shock and disappointment’ among some Labor MPs over Victorian government’s decision on duck hunting ban

A Wildlife Victoria vet attends to a shot and dying duck at Little Lake Buloke, Victoria, in 2021. Some Labor MPs have expressed concern over a decision to ignore a government-led inquiry’s recommendation to ban duck hunting. Photograph: Douglas Gimesy

Some Victorian Labor MPs were “shocked and disappointed” by the decision to continue to allow duck hunting in the state, despite a recommendation from a government-initiated inquiry.

After a marathon three-hour meeting on Monday, cabinet rejected a recommendation from a Labor-led parliamentary inquiry to ban the divisive practice, which would have brought the state into line with New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland.