❓ Kingston questions the rationale and impact of requiring range officers for casual shoots, particularly on smaller clubs. The Minister responds, highlighting ongoing consultation and support for the transition.
AnsweredQoN 157Legislative Assembly
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Sports shooting clubs—Range officers
157. Hon Louise Kingston to the minister representing the Minister for Police:
(1) What was the rationale for requiring range
officers to be present for casual shoots at club ranges, and what consultation was
conducted with shooting clubs prior to this change?
(2) Is the government aware of how these changes
have impacted smaller or regional clubs, and will support be provided to help
them comply with the new rules?
(3) Will the minister review the policy on casual
range use, particularly when licensed shooters have previously demonstrated
safe and responsible access?
157. Hon Louise Kingston to the minister representing the Minister for Police:
(1) What was the rationale for requiring range
officers to be present for casual shoots at club ranges, and what consultation was
conducted with shooting clubs prior to this change?
(2) Is the government aware of how these changes
have impacted smaller or regional clubs, and will support be provided to help
them comply with the new rules?
(3) Will the minister review the policy on casual
range use, particularly when licensed shooters have previously demonstrated
safe and responsible access?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following
answer on behalf of the Minister for the Environment.
(1) The requirement for a range officer to be
present during shooting events has been part of the ongoing consultation with
representative bodies to ensure public safety.
(2) The Western Australia Police Force continues
to work collaboratively with all organisations and individuals impacted by the
legislative reform, including discussions with clubs and ranges. The WAPF is
assisting them with the transition to the new legislation.
(3) The Minister for Police advises that he has
already begun to meet with peak sporting shooting associations to discuss the
transition to the new legislation.
honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following
answer on behalf of the Minister for the Environment.
(1) The requirement for a range officer to be
present during shooting events has been part of the ongoing consultation with
representative bodies to ensure public safety.
(2) The Western Australia Police Force continues
to work collaboratively with all organisations and individuals impacted by the
legislative reform, including discussions with clubs and ranges. The WAPF is
assisting them with the transition to the new legislation.
(3) The Minister for Police advises that he has
already begun to meet with peak sporting shooting associations to discuss the
transition to the new legislation.
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