There’s been a long-term decline in the number of waterbirds in eastern Australia, which animal welfare advocates argue is another reason hunting should cease.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/it-s-not-about-killing-duck-hunters-say-they-re-unfairly-targeted-20230519-p5d9rv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

This would have had devastating impacts on the habitat of waterbirds listed for protection under international treaties, as well as causing the loss of breeding opportunities for threatened native fish species such as the Murray Cod.

Source: https://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/8350792/why-abandoning-billion-dollar-project-is-a-win-for-the-lachlan/?src=rss