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01. Thurs 22 August, Debate in Parliament: "Hunting in National
Parks"
Watch it live online (around 4:15/4:30) or live from the gallery
in NSW Parliament House (arrive for 4pm).
A friendly reminder that you can't wear or bring protest items, signs,
banners etc into Parliament House, so leave them at home (or security will
confiscate them from you on the way in).
Find out more here: http://nohunting.wildwalks.com/takeaction
02. Can you help the police? Kangaroo survives
crossbow attack
POLICE are appealing for information after a
kangaroo was shot through the jaw with a metal crossbow
bolt.
(Please note that some people may find the image and this
article upsetting)
http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/1647600/kangaroo-survives-crossbow-attack/
03. Campaign against hunting continues in
Oberon!
The people of Oberon began a sturdy push back against hunting on public
land earleier this year. MAX Sward is continuing his fight to keep
reckless shooters out of state forests and national parks.
Last
week Mr Sward presented Member for Bathurst Paul Toole with a petition
with over 500 signatures to be presented to state parliament. Read more:
http://www.oberonreview.com.au/story/1707283/petition-heads-east/
04. Inaccurate article published online
If
you read this article online, like most people, you were probably
scratching your head wondering what on earth is going on here? Many,
including the office of the Minister for Environment, have called for a
correction as the majority of the article is grossly misinformed.
http://www.byronnews.com.au/news/push-ban-hunting-nsw-parks-school-holidays-shut-do/1987716/
To find out exactly what the NSW Government has delivered in terms of
controlling pests in national parks, go to the home page at
www.nohunting.com.au
Best Regards
Justin McKee
National Parks Association of NSW | 