1pm, Friday 2 June
Hobart Magistrates Court
Yvette Watt, the artist behind the 2016 “Duck Lake” performance at Moulting Lagoon for the opening of duck shooting season will be in court Friday June 2. Watt was charged over the event by Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife service, for failing to comply with the conditions of a permit.
According to Watt:
Our actions were peaceful and aimed at protecting the native waterbirds that the hunters take pleasure in killing. To be charged over this event is a terrible waste of time and resources, especially when Parks and Wildlife do not even have the resources to properly police the duck shooting season.
Supporters, some dressed in the hot pink tutus and hard hats used in the original performance, will gather on the steps of the Hobart Magistrates Court at 1pm on Friday.
Coordinator of Animals Tasmania, Chris Simcox said:
I am hopeful that justice will be done and that we will have a win in court for the ducks. Regardless of the outcome, while recreational duck shooting continues in Tasmania, the ducks are the real losers, paying with the lives so that hunters can enjoy their deadly activity. We will continue to call on the Tasmanian Government to follow WA, QLD, NSW and the ACT and ban recreational duck shooting.
Animals Tasmania exists to promote respect and kindness towards all non-human animals. We represent all animals, no exceptions.
Coordinator of Animals Tasmania, Chris Simcox
