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Wildlife groups criticise Victorian Government’s kangaroo count amid 65pc harvest quota increase
Wildlife groups have accused the Victorian Government of “massively overinflating” numbers in order to support a 65 per cent increase in the number of kangaroos that can be killed for commercial purposes under the Kangaroo Harvesting Program.
Key points:
- The Victorian Government has substantially increased the quota of kangaroos that can be harvested
- It says the quota is based on an almost 40 per cent increase in their estimated number across the state compared to 2018
- Animal welfare advocates say harvesting is inhumane and will affect tourism
Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas announced last week the 2021 quota had increased by 37,780 from last year to 95,680 kangaroos.
Ms Thomas said this was due to an almost 40 per cent increase in the…
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