Hunting is a privilege

Privileges are a right or advantage granted to a specific group of people that are controlled by a set of laws and regulations.

For example, every Australian has the opportunity to drive a car, however, they must have a driver’s licence, which can be cancelled or suspended if they break road laws. Australians without a driver’s licence do not have the privilege of driving.

Hunting, therefore, is an example of a privilege. With the appropriate licences, a hunter may handle and possess firearms, and hunt on public land in NSW. Violating any laws related to hunting can result in these privileges being revoked.