“Not enough investigation and care is taken to make sure they’re going to the right people that want to do the right thing.”

According to regulation 116, where there’s a single solid line, a single solid line on the left of a broken line, or two solid lines together, you must stay on the left of the line.

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On a road with two or more lanes in one direction, you are allowed to make a U-turn unless it’s indicated that it’s not permitted, but you must turn from the lane closest to the centre of the road.

There’s a lot to remember when you first learn to drive and a lot to keep in mind as the years roll on. Some rules are crystal clear, some are more complex, and others just fade over time.

According to the 2024-2028 Victorian Kangaroo Harvest Management Plan, authorised officers actively monitor compliance by conducting inspections of kangaroos taken by commercial authorisation holders and follow-up reports in cases of non-compliance and by conducting in-field audits of harvesters to observe dispatching of kangaroos, both adult and young at foot, to ensure compliance with the National Code of Practice for the Humane Shooting of Kangaroos and Wallabies for Commercial Purposes.

If you’ve stopped having fully entered the intersection and the light changes to yellow or red, you must leave the intersection as soon as you can do so safely. This means you don’t need to rush across in front of traffic to make your turn before the light changes to red - wait until it’s safe to complete your turn, even if this means you need to finish crossing on a red signal.

Ms White said she thinks there should be staff from DEECA (the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action) out monitoring the shooting and harvesting process.

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When it comes to U-turns generally, regulation 32 says that before you start, you must wait until you have a clear view of any approaching traffic and can do it safely, without interfering with the passage of other traffic. You must also give way to all pedestrians and vehicles.

“Harvesting must be sustainable, humane, and only undertaken by authorised professional harvesters in accordance with annual quotas set through the Kangaroo Harvest Management Plan and a national code of practice,” they said.

More information on the KHP can be viewed at: dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/vic-kangaroo-harvest-management-plan-2024-28.pdf.

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However, instances of other wildlife crime are investigated by the Conservation Regulator, which is also responsible for the Authority to Control Wildlife (ATCW) system where land managers can apply for an authorisation to cull and control kangaroos on their own property. If someone suspects wrongdoing of someone who is not a commercial harvester, they can make a report to Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 and can remain anonymous if they choose.

“The Game Management Authority assesses all allegations of illegal behaviour through the Kangaroo Harvesting Program and takes enforcement action where necessary.”

Susan White has been an advocate for the wellbeing of kangaroos for years, including solo protesting on the steps of Victorian parliament.

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Anyone caught hunting or destroying kangaroos without authorisation, either under the KHP or ATCW systems, faces maximum penalties of more than $9,870 and/or six months in jail per charge. These penalties can be increased if offences are identified under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals legislation.

Instances of suspected cruelty by a commercial kangaroo harvester, operating under the Kangaroo Harvesting Program (KHP), are investigated by and should be reported to the Game Management Authority (GMA) by calling 136 186 or by visiting the GMA website via www.gma.vic.gov.au/enforcement/report-illegal-hunting-online.

At traffic lights, where there’s no dedicated right-turn arrow, drivers must make several decisions, including whether to enter the intersection and whether there’s a suitable gap to enable a safe turn.

This rule can be tricky to remember as it varies depending on whether there are traffic lights or not and how many lanes there are in each direction. But here’s what you need to know, according to regulation 31 of the Code.

Once you’re in the intersection, before you make your turn, you need to give way to oncoming traffic travelling straight or turning left (except if they’re turning left at a slip lane), and only cross when there’s a safe gap in the traffic. You must also give way to any pedestrian crossing the road you’re entering.

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Whether it’s a shared path, bicycle path, a separated footpath or just a footpath, regulation 166 says that drivers may not stop on a path or obstruct access to or from a path. The only exceptions are if you’re dropping off or picking up passengers, or when you have stopped in a parking bay where permitted. The same goes for someone’s driveway or other access way at the point where the path forms part of the driveway or other access way.

In 2024, the kangaroo harvesting quota began at 155,650 before being revised to 142,350, including a final total of 43,900 kangaroos in the Central Harvest Zone which includes the Yarra Ranges. From 2025 to 2028, the Yarra Ranges has been relocated to the Gippsland Harvest Zone.

Five kangaroos were found deceased by a Healesville resident near the Maroondah Highway and Airlie Road intersection in September this year.

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A concerned resident of the Yarra Valley is seeking clarity on the culling of kangaroos, arguing more should be done to monitor harvesters and prevent cruelty against the native icon.

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According to regulations 44 and 45, when the green light facing you is lit and there are no signs or signals stating that turning right is prohibited, you are allowed to enter the intersection and turn right. But as with the rule above, you should not enter the intersection if it is blocked with traffic.

A Victorian Government spokesperson said the Victorian Government regulates commercial kangaroo harvesting to balance animal welfare considerations and environmental sustainability.

Motorists queuing at lights or intersections should also ensure they do not stop their car so that it blocks a side street (regulation 143) unless it’s to comply with another regulation, avoid a collision or it’s an emergency.

But if the intersection or the road ahead that you’re trying to enter is blocked, you should not enter or attempt to cross until it’s clear. You need to wait until it’s completely clear of traffic or other blockages, even where there are no hatched yellow markings across the intersection (regulation 111 of the Road Traffic Code 2000 WA).

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A Chirnside Park resident discovered the remains of about 20 kangaroos only 500 metres from homes on Victoria Road in December 2021, left behind and not attempted to be buried after an authorised cull

Save the Kinley Kangas, which would later become the Victorian Kangaroo Alliance, was formed in 2020 after public outcry at the news that a kangaroo population at the Kinley Estate were going to be shot

On multi-lane roads, where there’s more than one lane for vehicles travelling in the same direction, if the speed limit is under 90km/h you only have to keep left where there is a sign saying, ‘keep left unless overtaking’, otherwise you can drive in any lane.

“This has to happen, it’s very important, some of these shooters really should not be in possession of any of these permits, these permits should not be given out like lollies,” she said.

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Authorised KHP harvesters can also only operate on private property with the permission of the landowner and the authorisation process includes imposing strict conditions to prevent cruelty towards kangaroos based on existing animal cruelty legislation which outlaws practices such as wounding, overworking or tormenting, overcrowding, abandonment and poisoning.

There are exceptions such as when making a right turn or a U-turn (where permitted), when keeping a safe distance to pass a bicycle or eRideable (regulation 124A) and when you need to avoid an obstruction (regulation 120). Where there’s a single broken line or a broken line to the left of a single solid line, you may cross the dividing lines to overtake another vehicle, provided the right side of the road is clear of traffic and it’s safe to do so.

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Drivers sometimes break this rule during heavy congestion to avoid getting stuck at a set of traffic lights for too long.

Harvesters competency is validated by ensuring they have a valid firearms proficiency accreditation which includes an accuracy test undertaken every 5 years, have completed a recognised Game Harvester competency program and have an appropriately licenced harvest vehicle with PrimeSafe.

RAC acknowledges and pays respects to the Traditional Custodians throughout Australia. We recognise the continuing connection to land, waters and community.

Chirnside Park residents reported witnessing a number of dead and injured kangaroos left near the Heritage Golf and Country Club after holding protests to request the club call off a planned cull in 2021