Shocking footage shows the reality of one state’s gun issues, as violent criminals are set to be stripped of their firearms under the strictest gun laws in the country. Amendments to WA’s Firearms Act will see the introduction of mandatory disqualifying offences and orders, which will give police power toContinue Reading
Australia’s police ministers are poised to sign off on recommendations to close a loophole in the nation’s gun laws that may have contributed to the Wieambilla massacre. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will meet again with state and territory police ministers in Brisbane on Friday after being tasked by national cabinet withContinue Reading
A loophole in Australia’s gun laws that may have contributed to the Wieambilla massacre is one step closer to being fixed as the nation’s police ministers start work on setting up a national firearms register. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will meet with state and territory police ministers in Sydney on MondayContinue Reading
The Western Australia government will introduce mandatory mental health checks for firearm owners in an “Australian first” commitment to overhaul gun laws. On Sunday, Police Minister Paul Papalia announced the policy, saying Western Australia’s “outdated” gun laws were being totally reworked to put community safety first. “The fact is, 20Continue Reading