The Victorian government, led by Premier Jacinta Allan, has decided not to ban duck hunting despite recommendations from a parliamentary inquiry and opposition from animal rights advocates, furious crossbenchers, and some Labor MPs. The decision has sparked criticism and disappointment, with one MP calling it 'gutless' and 'completely unforgivable'. The government's stance was confirmed after a three-hour cabinet meeting, with a minister stating that it was not up to him to 'tell Victorians how to live their lives'. Jacinta Allan faced backlash for the decision and denied her husband's influence on it. The controversy has caused a stir among various political figures and activists.
Jacinta Allan says her husband had no influence over the decision to continue duck hunting in Victoria as she shut the door on revisiting the government’s stance on the controversial issue. > https://t.co/UtNL0oTNrO https://t.co/7tiAtTELWZ
‘Shock and disappointment’ among some Labor MPs over Victorian government’s decision on duck hunting ban https://t.co/EDPxqx0Gpb
Duck hunting will remain legal in Victoria despite at least two ministers personally opposing the ban ahead of a three-hour cabinet meeting which confirmed the government's position. https://t.co/kTQUN3Hf1o
Jacinta Allan has hit back at a reporter following a question referencing her husband as she defended the government's decision not to ban duck hunting - a move supported by a Labor-aligned union. https://t.co/JToWdlZC24
A councillor in Melbourne’s inner-north has been suspended after inviting Aboriginal elders to a council meeting to endorse an Indigenous Voice to Parliament ahead of last year’s failed referendum. https://t.co/shtWmcLFZU
Premier Jacinta Allan has been slammed by some of her own MPs for making a “captain’s call” to not ban duck hunting in Victoria > https://t.co/QzI6n3bp0B
The Allan government has confirmed its stance on duck hunting after coming under fire from furious crossbenchers, with a minister saying it was not up to him to "tell Victorians how to live their lives". https://t.co/D50GEcfNEM
Victorian government under fire from animal rights advocates over rejection of duck hunting ban https://t.co/FvhOi0Z5tD
A Victorian crossbench MP has responded with fury to reports the state government plans to reject a proposed ban on duck hunting, pledging to make Labor pay for its decision. https://t.co/yyy8OuAu2X
Victorian government under fire from animal rights advocates over expected rejection of duck hunting ban https://t.co/ITAAKT48HY
Duck hunting is set to continue in Victoria despite calls for the practice to be banned. https://t.co/3T24DBaUc7
The Allan government will not ban duck hunting in Victoria, rejecting a long-running push to end the practice as recommended by a parliamentary inquiry. https://t.co/j5MP0OyRNk
The government has ignored the recommendation of a parliamentary inquiry to outlaw recreational duck hunting in a move one MP says is “gutless” and “completely unforgivable”. https://t.co/17lZPIiv7c