NSW hunting reform 'politically motivated'

A UNION is demanding the NSW government provide orange bulletproof vests to workers in national parks that are being opened to recreational shooters.

The union representing park workers, the Public Service Association of NSW, is calling on the government to buy the bright orange vests for all employees who are potentially endangered by the hunting program, Fairfax Media reports.

The union will also write to Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione seeking consent.

Recreational hunters will be allowed into national parks later this year following the O'Farrell government's deal with the Shooters and Fishers Party.

The controversial move has raised concerns that visitors to parks risk being accidentally shot by hunters.

However, the government says strict safety controls will be in place.

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