The Rockliff Government should finally get on board with meaningful firearms reforms following recommendations in the interim report of the Royal Commission
It's not clear how the government arrived at their announced firearms reform measures, for example, the 150 per cent market value rebate on firearms through the buyback scheme.
Mr Abetz, do you agree that as a self declared firearms dealer, the member for Lyons, Mr Di Falco, should not be advocating against changes to firearms laws?
Do you think it is acceptable for a minister to publicly campaign for their personal opinion in this way prior to Cabinet making a decision?
From your previous answer to me, that you did realise and read the Police Commissioner's letter prior to Cabinet's decision. If that's not right, please correct me.
The Commissioner for Police wrote to minister Ellis on 5 February expressing her strong support for the national firearms reform agenda and a cap on firearms ownership.
The Greens congratulate Tasmanian Labor Leader Josh Willie on the announcement he will move to introduce caps on individual ownership of firearms.
After months of delay, finally the Rockliff Government has announced its position on nationally proposed firearms reforms.
It's deeply disappointing to see the Rockliff Government continuing to delay a decision on critical firearms safety reforms.
Police Minister Felix Ellis has finally announced the members of his Firearms Consultative Committee but still hasn’t put a timeline on consultation for nationally proposed reforms