If banned, it would bring Victoria's rules in line with NSW's, Queensland's and Western Australia's, with the activity having been illegal in those states for up to 33 years.
The recommendations were made by a nine-person committee, which found duck hunting had "acute animal welfare" issues and contributed to the loss of large areas of public land.
The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party were quick to slam the committee's findings as a "complete stitch-up", while it was welcomed by the Animal Justice Party. "The committee was also acutely aware of the animal welfare issues associated with native bird hunting, as well as the amenity loss of large areas of public land to the overwhelming majority of the Victorian public during the hunting season.
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