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Concerns raised about firearms buyback program forms requiring selection of 'seized' and its impact on records.

🟡 Medium · Question without notice20 June 2024 · 167 words

Firearms buyback form uses 'seized' label; police say it's temporary, fixed upon licence renewal.

Police using 'seized' label on buyback forms; records updated upon licence renewal.

The Western Australia Police Force advises that the current licensing system does not have the capacity to record the firearm as “surrendered” under the firearms buyback scheme.

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Kingston, Hon LouiseEllery, Hon Sue
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firearmspolicelicensingbuyback program

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