Victoria approves cull of 50,000 more kangaroos than last year despite unknown flood impact

Animal Justice party MP says recommended quota of 236,350 is based on inaccurate figures that do not factor in widespread flooding

Victoria has signed off on a plan to increase the number of kangaroos legally killed in the state by a third, in a move criticised by animal welfare advocates.

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action has released a report on the state’s commercial kangaroo harvesting program and “authority to control wildlife” permit scheme.

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