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Debate on Firearms Act 2024 implementation, focusing on health assessments, consultation failures, and portal issues.

🟡 Medium · Motion23 October 2025 · 12,845 words

Firearms Act implementation criticised for rushed process, health assessment issues, and portal prob

Government urged to address flaws in Firearms Act, improve consultation, and provide regular progres

“The report claims this was satisfied and has been met; however, submissions from Aboriginal legal services and reputable bodies say the opposite.”

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Members who spoke

Caddies, RodCaddy, DanFreeman, JulieGoiran, NickHorstman, RobJarvis, JackieThomas, SteveTwiss, PhilWalker, Brian
Topics
FirearmsMental HealthLegislationHealth AssessmentsConsultation

Legislation Referenced

Acts
Restraining Orders Act and the Firearms Act 1973Firearms Act 2024Firearms Act 2024Standing Committee on Legislation tabled its report into the operation and implementation of the Firearms Act 2024
Bills
Firearms Act 2024
· 23 October 2025
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