Minns may have ‘misspoken’ over Labor’s stance on Shooters’ right-to-hunt bill inquiry

conservation hunting bill to a parliamentary inquiry, but official parliamentary records show the government opposed the move. Chris Minns has come under scrutiny after stating that the Australian Labor Party supporte...

conservation hunting bill to a parliamentary inquiry, but official parliamentary records show the government opposed the move. Chris Minns has come under scrutiny after stating that the Australian Labor Party supported referring a controversial “right to hunt” bill to a parliamentary committee. The legislation, introduced by the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party, proposes establishing a legal right to hunt on public land across New South Wales. During a Sydney radio interview, Minns said all major parties had agreed to send the bill for further examination. However, Hansard records from 4 June show Agriculture Minister Tanya Moriarty explicitly stated that the government opposed the referral amendment moved by Scott Barrett. In parliament, Opposition MP Adam Crouch challenged the premier over the discrepancy. A spokesperson later said Minns may have “misspoken” when describing Labor’s position. The controversy has intensified debate over hunting rights, firearms policy, and the government’s approach to divisive legislation in NSW.