VIC: Council calls for ban on commercial kangaroo shooting

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Mt Alexander Shire Council has voted to advocate for a ban on commercial kangaroo shooting.

The council will lobby the government expressing its opposition to the commercial practice, which is allowed with a government permit.

Deputy Mayor Matthew Driscoll told the ABC that an overwhelming number of residents are in favour of a ban, while farmers say it would be devastating as kangaroo numbers are out of control, destroying crops and farm fencing.

Source: ABC News