Australia's native animals are part of our national identity. But for centuries we have struggled to strike a balance between conserving our wildlife and protecting farming interests. Now we have pictures that bring the debate to life extraordinary footage of animals, listed as protected, while able to be legally hunted. This report from Ella ArchibaldBinge and producer Kirsten Robb. And a warning that this story contains images of the reality of hunting and trapping for animals in the Australian bush.

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