Vic Survey Report
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Kangaroos Alive. (2026). Spotlight on Kangaroos: Vic Survey Report.
Victorians Say No to Commercial Kangaroo Killing – New Survey Reveals Overwhelming Public Opposition
Victorians have spoken — and the message is clear: the commercial slaughter of kangaroos does not reflect our values.
In our new independent Spotlight on Kangaroos: Victoria State Survey Report, conducted by PureProfile in September 2023 with 534 Victorian respondents, the results are resounding:
90% agree kangaroos should remain part of the Australian landscape
88.2% believe we should share the land with our native wildlife
76% find the killing of orphaned joeys unacceptable
69% agree commercial killing causes unnecessary animal cruelty and suffering
77% want commercial killing stopped until reliable population estimates are obtained
68% support farmers switching to non-lethal coexistence strategies
The report also shows strong support for greater transparency, respect for Indigenous cultural perspectives (including the Yuin Declaration), and a transition to eco-tourism opportunities instead of exploitation.