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❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks the Attorney General about the catalyst, consultation process, and concerns raised regarding the Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Firearms) Regulations (No. 2) 2024. The Attorney General provides brief answers, stating the amendments were due to the new Firearms Act 2024 and that no concerns were raised during consultation.

AnsweredQoN 58Legislative Council

Asked

9 April 2025

Member

Hon Nick Goiran

Portfolio

Attorney General

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I refer to the Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Firearms) Regulations (No. 2) 2024 , and I ask: (a) what was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised; (c) did any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) in reference to (d), have the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if no to (e), why not?

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Answered

20 May 2025

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General

Response time

5 days

(a)   The repeal and replacement of the Firearms Act 1973 by the Firearms Act 2024 .
(b)   The Amendment Regulations were developed in consultation with the Western Australia Police Force, Parliamentary Counsel’s Office and the Department of Justice.
(c)   No.
(d)-(f) Not applicable.

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