The Coalition is divided over a controversial Shooters, Fishers and Farmers bill that would enshrine the "right to hunt" in law, but Liberal MPs have accused NSW Premier Chris Minns of engaging in "US-style political horse-trading" and undermining community safety.
The proposal, backed by the NSW Labor government, would make hunting among "very rare" fundamental rights in the state, including those of voting, receiving an education and treatment as a victim of crime, according to parliamentary research provided to Liberal MP James Wallace.
The Game and Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025 introduced in May has been heavily criticised by gun control groups, the Greens and Animal Justice Party.
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, established by Walter Mikac after his two daughters were killed during the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, described it as the "most regressive firearm legislation" introduced into any Australian parliament in 30 years.