Gippsland › Latest news › Peter Walsh MP
Liberals and Nationals to preventing Andrews Labor cruel extermination of Victorian iconic brumbies with focus on rehoming and veterinary intervention
The new plan, announced today, will see a shift in focus to rehoming and veterinary intervention to manage the brumby population, standing in stark contrast to Labor's plan for total eradication.
A Matthew Guy-led Liberals and Nationals government will stop Labor's extermination of Victoria's brumby population. The Liberals and Nationals' new approach will involve:
- The end of Labor's cruel plan of eradicating brumbies through aerial and ground shooting
- Thorough and more accurate assessment of the brumby population
- Population management methods that focus on rehoming and veterinary intervention
- Liaison with New South Wales to coordinate efforts across state borders
Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh and Shadow Minister for Environment James Newbury joined hundreds of Victorians on the steps of State Parliament today who are furious with Labor's massacre.
Mr Newbury said current control measures were extreme and disrespected the special connection many Victorians feel with the brumby
Population management
Mr Walsh said, "Unlike Labor, the Liberals and Nationals will rule out the aerial and ground shooting of brumbies. We agree with the tens of thousands of Victorians who believe brumby populations can be managed without cruel methods or total eradication."
"Labor's approach doesn't deliver good outcomes for the environment, with abandoned carcasses that are left to rot only serving to feed up destructive and vicious pest animals, like wild dogs.
"Only a change in government in November will deliver a humane, sustainable approach to population management of an iconic animal with strong and enduring ties to Australia's modern history. In parliamentary budget hearings recently, the Labor government admitted that it was working towards "eradication [of brumbies] over the forward years". Mr Walsh said.
Veterinary interventions
Governmental tender documents have also revealed that contractors who are employed by the government to exterminate the brumbies are required to move carcasses to hide their controversial work from public view.
"The Andrews Labor government knows that its brutal control measures are cruel and inhumane, admitting as much with its secret agreements and extreme efforts to hide massacred carcasses from public view," Mr Newbury said.
"An elected Matthew Guy Liberal and Nationals government will put an end to Labor's inhumane and total eradication of the brumby. Humane measures to rehome animals and veterinary intervention will manage Victoria's brumby population in a way that guarantees the welfare of animals." Mr Bewbury said.
Pictures from Peter Walsh MP Facebook page.
Source: www.gippsland.com
Published by: news@gippsland.com
Latest News
Baw Baw Shire Council welcomes Victorian government grants aiding Noojee transition from timber harvestingDarren Chester calls for stop to rural health merger citing risks to Gippsland services due to lack of consultation, secrecy and autonomy loss
Nicholson Primary School students get chance to discuss Parliament while receiving certificates from Darren Chester
Russell Broadbent urges government budget accountability to alleviate cost-of-living pressure to tackle inflation and alleviate cost-of-living pressures following the Reserve Bank decision
Senators to reject Fresh food tax after report reveals lack of clarity and adverse impact on farmers and families
Baw Baw Shire Council continues advocacy for key unfunded projects despite limited aid from 2024/25 Victorian State Budget
APS Drainage and Civil selected for culvert relining on Loch-Kernot Road in Bass Coast Shire from 13 May 2024 with $750,000 budget
Feedback wanted on draft Master Plan for Alex Goudie Native Park in Drouin by 2 June 2024
Community feedback wanted on new policy for celebrating significant dates in Baw Baw Shire by 31 May 2024
Box Hill Hawks and Bass Coast Shire Council announce free VFLW/VFL double-header in Wonthaggi on 12 May 2024