‘Shock and disappointment’ among some Labor MPs over Victorian government’s decision on duck hunting ban
by Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent from on (#6J7Z6)
Baffled' MPs express alarm at captain's call' while premier Jacinta Allan says cabinet followed normal process' in a consensus decision'
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.
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