The Greens are proud of our successful amendments to the bill reforming Tasmania’s firearms laws, which has passed through the House of Assembly.
The Liberals’ Firearms Reform Bill doesn’t meet the expectations of the community or stakeholders.
The Greens are disappointed in the Ministers for the Prevention of Family Violence and Health for failing to stand with their expert stakeholders.
The Greens stand behind family violence, public safety and health advocates calls for firearms reform which properly protects the community through prevention.
The Police Minister has failed to condemn signs in a local community threatening firearms violence in Parliament.
Tasmania’s latest firearms crime statistics are deeply concerning and proof of the serious threat unlimited firearms in the community pose to public safety.
Felix Ellis was already off the leash on much needed firearms reform in Tasmania. Now as soon as the Premier’s turned his back, Ellis’ made a run for it.
It's time for Premier Jeremy Rockliff to step up and commit to nationally proposed firearms safety reforms.
The Tasmanian Government must change course and get on board with the proposed national gun buyback scheme and with limits on the number of guns individuals can own.
Everyone recognises that safety on our roads is so important, with the rate of incidents, injuries and deaths still occurring a cause for deep concern.
