❓ Hon Peter Collier questions the legality of firearm revocation notices issued under the amended Firearms Act, given the regulations are not yet promulgated, and seeks clarification on the criteria for disqualification orders. The Minister advises a response will be provided shortly.
AnsweredQoN 1433Legislative Council
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FIREARMS ACT — REVOCATION NOTICES
1433. Hon PETER COLLIER to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
I refer to the revocation notices
issued by the Western Australia Police Force as a result of the changes to the
Firearms Act.
(1) Given that the regulations for the Firearms Act
have not yet been promulgated, are the revocation notices lawful?
(2) What criteria are being used to
issue disqualification orders to gun owners?
1433. Hon PETER COLLIER to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
I refer to the revocation notices
issued by the Western Australia Police Force as a result of the changes to the
Firearms Act.
(1) Given that the regulations for the Firearms Act
have not yet been promulgated, are the revocation notices lawful?
(2) What criteria are being used to
issue disqualification orders to gun owners?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The Western Australia Police Force advises that it is not possible to provide a response within
the required timeframe. An answer will be provided for the honourable member on Thursday, 14 November 2024.
some notice of the question. The Western Australia Police Force advises that it is not possible to provide a response within
the required timeframe. An answer will be provided for the honourable member on Thursday, 14 November 2024.
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