The state government is introducing tough new firearm laws following a review conducted by former Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay AO APM. The new laws include 15 of the 16 recommendations made by Mr Lay and include tougher penalties, stricter licensing rules and more police powers. However, the new laws do not include caps on firearm ownership. The harsher penalties include an increase in the maximum penalty for breaches of Firearms P…
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