Victorian duck hunting comes under pressure from across the political divide
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The 2020 duck season was cut short by low bird numbers and the coronavirus pandemic.
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Victorian MPs from across the political divide are urging Premier Daniel Andrews to ban duck hunting before the 2021 season is approved.
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But there are Labor MPs, including senior ministers, who privately oppose the party's stance
Duck hunters argue the sport offers a sustainable and ethical way to source meat
The Victorian Game Management Authority (GMA), the independent hunting regulator, will soon give its recommendations to the State Government about how the 2021 season should operate.