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❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on the Firearms Reform Program, including contractors, seizure numbers, destruction figures, and notification practices. The Police Force cites operational sensitivities for withholding contractor information.

AnsweredQoN 550Legislative Council

Asked

10 September 2025

Member

Hon Nick Goiran

Portfolio

Police

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I refer to page 400 of Budget Paper No. 2, Volume 2, line-item "Firearms Reform Program", and I ask: (a) which organisations or individuals have been contracted by the Government to destroy firearms in Western Australia; (b) how many firearms have been seized since the new legislation came into effect; (c) how many firearms have been destroyed since the new legislation came into effect; and (d) does Western Australia Police Force notify former owners of seized firearms about the status of their seized firearms following their destruction or disposal?

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Answered

14 October 2025

Responded by

Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Police

Response time

5 days

(a)   The Western Australia Police Force is unable to provide a response due to operational sensitivities.
(b)   As at 19 September 2025, there have been 3,045 firearms seized under Operation Larkman.
(c)   As at 19 September 2025, there have been 9,695 firearms destroyed.
(d)   No.

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