A year since hunting in NSW national parks was legalised, but no bullets
It’s almost one year since a law was passed to allow amateur hunting in national parks in New South Wales. But so far hunters have been stymied by delays and a strong public campaign.
Changes to the law in Australia’s eastern states have begun to ease restrictions on the activities allowed in our national parks. In some places, grazing has been allowed in national parks, and limits on the construction of hotels and other structures have been eased. And in New South Wales, the 27th of June will mark one year since legislation was passed to allow amateur hunters into national parks. Although hunters across the state are anxiously cocking their guns, the park gates remain firmly closed to them. 11 months of protest from organisations, politicians and the community have helped to stall the hunting program.