David Leyonhjelm (NSW, Liberal Democratic Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I, and also on behalf of Senators Muir and McKenzie, move:

That the Senate notes that:

(a) there has been a successful start to the Victorian duck hunting season, with hunters demonstrating their commitment to conserving wetlands and observing game and firearms laws;

(b) the Victorian Game Management Authority has observed increased involvement of family groups;

(c) more than 20 000 licensed duck hunters contribute substantially to the Victorian economy and community each year; and

(d) a study commissioned by the Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries estimated that hunting by game licence holders contributed $439 million to the Victorian economy in 2013, and had a total employment impact of 2 382 jobs.

Question agreed to.

Rachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

by leave—Mr President, I ask that the Australian Greens' opposition to that motion be recorded, please.