Wednesday, 19 February 2020

Duck hunting

Mr D O’BRIEN: Meanwhile the government is still to announce details for any duck season this year, and Gippsland cannot afford another economic blow. Duck season brings millions of dollars to our region, and with our wetlands full of water there is no reason a reduced season cannot go ahead. The government must not again bow to a loud but small group of activists and cut another important economic and cultural activity for country Victoria. After the timber industry closure decision, policies that closed Hazelwood and threaten other power stations in the valley and the feeble response to the bushfires, here is one last chance for Labor to show it actually governs for all Victorians, not just for an out-of-touch inner-city clique. Duck season must go ahead.