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❓ This WA parliamentary question investigates the circumstances surrounding the revocation of a firearm license and the subsequent seizure of the rifle by Western Australia Police, specifically focusing on the timing and legality of the seizure from a licensed dealer.

AnsweredQoN 1716Legislative Council

Asked

30 October 2018

Member

Hon Aaron Stonehouse

Portfolio

Police; Road Safety

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(1) When Western Australia Police, on or about 4 October 2018, gave to Richard Hills a letter dated that same day, revoking his licence for rifle serial number US375741, was Mr Hills in actual physical possession of the rifle in question? (2) If no to (1), was the rifle in the possession of the Lone Ranges Shooting Complex, a licensed firearms dealer? (3) If yes to (2), did Western Australia Police have any reason to consider that possession to be unlawful? (4) Did Western Australia Police seize the rifle from the dealer? (5) If yes to (4), under what section of the Firearms Act did Western Australia Police seize the rifle? (6) Was the revocation notice served upon Mr Hills before the rifle was seized by Western Australia Police?

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Answered

28 November 2018

Responded by

Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police; Road Safety

Response time

10 days

The Western Australian Police advise the following;
1.         No.
2.         Yes.
3.        Yes.
4.        Yes.
5.         Section 19(1) and 20 of the Firearms Act 1973.
6.         No.

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