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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.

β€œThe Western Australia Police Force advises that the current licensing system does not have the capacity to record the firearm as β€œsurrendered” under the firearms buyback scheme.”

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Members who spoke

Kingston, Hon LouiseEllery, Hon Sue
Topics
firearmspolicelicensingbuyback program

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