❓ Hon Rick Mazza asks the Minister for Police about issues transporting firearms and components since 2017 due to a reinterpretation of the Firearms Act 1973, and whether WA Police are in discussions with Australia Post to expand secure transport services both intrastate and interstate. The Minister confirms that discussions are underway.
AnsweredQoN 1263Legislative Council
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FIREARMS —
TRANSPORTATION
1263. Hon RICK MAZZA to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
Since 2017, after a reinterpretation
of section 8(1)(g) of the Firearms Act 1973 regarding approved commercial
carriers, firearms owners, dealers, farmers, repairers, manufacturers and
industry stakeholders have experienced significant problems in transporting
firearms and firearms components.
(1) Australia Post's secure accept and collect
service has provided some relief for transportation within the state. Is
the Western Australia Police Force in discussions with Australia Post for
expansion of the intrastate secure accept and collect service?
(2) Considering
that interstate transport between dealers continues to be problematic, are WA
police in discussions with Australia Post for interstate transport
arrangements?
TRANSPORTATION
1263. Hon RICK MAZZA to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
Since 2017, after a reinterpretation
of section 8(1)(g) of the Firearms Act 1973 regarding approved commercial
carriers, firearms owners, dealers, farmers, repairers, manufacturers and
industry stakeholders have experienced significant problems in transporting
firearms and firearms components.
(1) Australia Post's secure accept and collect
service has provided some relief for transportation within the state. Is
the Western Australia Police Force in discussions with Australia Post for
expansion of the intrastate secure accept and collect service?
(2) Considering
that interstate transport between dealers continues to be problematic, are WA
police in discussions with Australia Post for interstate transport
arrangements?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided to me by
the Minister for Police. The Western Australia Police Force advises the
following.
(1)–(2) Yes.
some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided to me by
the Minister for Police. The Western Australia Police Force advises the
following.
(1)–(2) Yes.
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