Libs, Nats vow to fight ‘unworkable’ firearm laws

Libs, Nats vow to fight ‘unworkable’ firearm laws

Despite facing down a Government with a commanding majority, the National and Liberal parties have joined forces to try to force Labor to go back to the drawing board on firearm reforms.

Cook Government votes down effort to review “punitive” gun laws - Sporting Shooter

A Western Australia parliamentary motion by WA Nationals leader Shane Love to disallow the Firearms Regulations 2024 has failed to gain traction in the lower house, being voted down 37-13. As promised during his election campaign, Mr Love presented a disallowance motion in parliament on Wednesday, 21 May, describing the Firearms Regulations 2024 as “represent[ing] the latest chapter in what can only be described as a chaotic and deeply disrespec…

After a 34-year-old was shot dead by her ex-partner, the Greens demand stricter weapons laws.

Government Criticises Zempilas Over Opposition to Firearms Laws

At a press conference held at Parliament House this morning ahead of the Socceroos’ FIFA match, the State Government strongly criticised Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas for his stance on Western Australia’s new firearms laws. The laws, which came into effect last month after being passed by State Parliament in June last year, are among the toughest in the country. They aim to reduce firearm access among serious offenders, including perpetrators…