the Australian Navy should open fire across the bow of unarmed refugee boats containing defenceless men, women and children, with 50 cal shot,
Paul1405,
On the other side, Europe was invaded by unarmed refugees !

Paul defending our country from invasion is what real people, patriots do.

Welcoming the invader is what greens do, before they are eliminated by that invader.

Paul,

Found out anything about the mysterious and secretive Gun Control Australia yet?

Assistant Customs Minister Jason Wood will put an import ban in place, while also demanding states and territories ban the attachments.

"Bump stocks increase the firing speed of semi-automatic rifles and were used by Stephen Paddock when he killed 58 people in Las Vegas in 2017.

"Recent history, such as the tragic 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, has shown the devastating effect bump stocks can have," Mr Wood said in a statement on Sunday.

"It is my hope that these sensible restrictions will come into force early next year."

Is this a sensible proposal or a politician being seen to be doing something worthwhile?
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6495933/rapid-fire-gun-attachments-set-for-ban/?cs=14231

Is Mise,
From my experience with farmers and graziers, I found they are very practical and not given to spending money unnecessary. Therefore if they say they need semi automatic high powered rifles then I accept that as a factual need. The required weapons are certainly not cheap and obviously large amounts have been ,and will need to be, spent on ammunition alone.

However given the size of the problem in your example, it seems to me that other options need to be considered. No doubt they have considered any commercial aspects of getting rid of the pests.

I seem to recall talk of setting up a slaughter house for camels at some location and the sale of the meat. This was a few years ago now and I wonder if you have heard any more on that. I think it was in WA or maybe SA.

Henry L'

I think this about sums it up, the economics are wrong for meat export.

"The world trade in live camels is relatively stable at between 200,000 and 300,000 head per annum. Average prices are around US$400/head. The trade tends to be between Middle East and North African countries. Australia's cost of supply is estimated to be between US$1,000 and US$1,500/head."
http://www.mla.com.au/research-and-development/search-rd-reports/final-report-details/Live-Export/Camel-live-export-Supply-chain-and-benefit-cost-analysis/789