Friday, 14 November 2025

 Sarah MANSFIELD (Western Victoria) (12:48): My constituency question is for the Minister for Environment. Community members have raised concerns regarding kangaroo shooting on unfarmed land close to residences in Dunkeld, in my electorate. They have shared with me reports of feeling unsafe, intimidated and harassed, including having kangaroo body parts left mere metres from private properties. I understand that some residents have left the town due to the distress, others have required psychological support and others have had their businesses impacted. But the recurring trauma continues as these events seemingly go unchecked, despite being reported to authorities since 2017. Minister, what is being done to protect the safety and wellbeing of residents in relation to kangaroo harvesting in Dunkeld?