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The Victorian government will not ban duck hunting in the state, despite environmental and animal welfare concerns. Tougher penalties and training requirements will be implemented.

The Victorian government has disregarded a call by a Labor-led inquiry to ban recreational duck hunting, instead forcing...

Victoria will not ban duck hunting but will increase penalties for hunters who break the rules.

A blanket ban on duck hunting will fail to win support, but Victoria plans to introduce stiffer penalties for hunters who break the law, and mandatory training on the cards.

Premier Jacinta Allan has one of the highest proportions of registered hunters living in her electorate of any Labor MP, but opponents of duck shooting say anything less than a ban would now look “weak”.

Four upper house MPs refuse to back bill that would also force revived agency to solely invest in renewables

Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party MP Jeff Bourman says ‘Hunters for the Hungry’ proposal will help deal with ballooning deer numbers

The regional Victorian MP has called for the government to "follow the science".

Electrical Trades Union boss Troy Gray says campaign to continue the activity will now expand

Call from government-chaired committee comes despite significant opposition from some unions and varying views within Labors