A Senate committee is being urged to take a stronger stance on reducing wild horse numbers in the Australian Alps.

The Senate inquiry aims to find the best approach to reduce the population of feral horses, and will examine whether laws implemented by state and territory governments are adequate.

Indigenous Ambassador of the Invasive Species Council Richard Swain told the inquiry feral horses should not be protected.

“It’s 2023 and for cultural reasons we’re protecting a feral horse in a national park,” he said.