On Sat, 23 Feb 2002, david camilleri wrote:
> The NSW Government has introduced a Bill to allow the use of any firearm,
> bow, animal or other hunting device to capture, kill or harm animals
> designated as 'game' or 'pest' animals. Furthermore, the Game Council will
> be managed by a majority of hunters.
I don't understand the political or legislative implications of this
bill but its very disappointing to see a number of native bird species
listed as "game animals" alongside various introduced species.
The native species are: Pacific Black Duck, Grey Teal, Australian Wood
Duck, Brown Quail and Stubble Quail.
The bill is at:
http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/nswbills.nsf/61dac74c17351ae7ca25688e00780dff/05b0e343e2fe9b33ca256b11002fcab9?OpenDocument
Andrew Taylor
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