Gun Control Australia

New South Wales Government Reviews Duck Season

NSW has not had an open season on duck shooting for five years. This is nowup for review. Western Australia has banned Open Season on Ducks. Several organisations can give you specialised opinion on the animal welfare debate, eg. Animal Liberation, The Coalition Against Duck Shooting or The Australian & New Zealand Federation of Animal Societies. Our task is remind readers that: (a) The great majority of guns are purchased for hunting (b) The training and credentialisation of hun...

Victorian Deer Hunting Review by Bracks Government

IF YOU GO INTO THE WOODS TODAY...... In 1999 young Gary Paterson was walking his dog on the outskirts ofWarburton's forest. A careless deer shooter killed him at close range. This man will stand trial for manslaughter in the Supreme Court of Victoria on 15 May 2000. After the killing the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE), who control deer hunting in Victoria, started an examination of deer shooting practices. Their report was released in February. The Hon. Sherryl Garb...