Fate of duck hunting in Victoria hangs in the balance as deadline looms for government decision
by Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#6HVBG)
State Labor MPs are being polled by minister on controversial issue' after parliamentary inquiry recommending 2024 ban
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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.
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