Legislation & Insurance
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In the state of Queensland there is no hunting legislation.
Although hunting is consistent with tradition and culture, it is not currently represented within legislation in this state.
So why should this concern the recreational hunter ?
The first reason would be that recreational hunting cannot be seen as a sanctioned and insurable activity under current legislation.
Second would be the risk to all parties involved, especially private landowners ( Industrial manslaughter, Negligence legislation ).
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The issue of insurance and legislation has presented challenges to RIDGE when it comes to engaging our members with effective management.
RIDGE recognises the risk to private landowners and primary production.
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Although there is no absolute answers when the discussion of legislation arises, it presents an opportunity to recognise that the issue is implicit. Meaning no matter which way you look at recreational hunting, The community at large is being driven into methods of pest management that present risks to other parties involved and is in direct contradiction to hunting ethics and Sustainable use management.
Without effective policy change for sustainable management of wild deer in Queensland and revision of best practise in this state,
Hunting cannot be determined to be in the best interests of the broader community.
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