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ATTORNEY GENERAL

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 300

Weapons Legislation - Consultation

MR CORNWELL - asked the Attorney General

Has the Government consulted with shooters organisations concerning the amendment proposed to the Weapons Act 1991 as listed as a Second Priority in the Governments Legislation Program 1992 Budget Sitting; if not, why not.

MR CONNOLLY - the answer to Mr Cornwells question is as follows

Since the Weapons Act commenced on 3 October 1991, a number of minor anomalies and administrative difficulties have come to light. Officers from my Department, .in consultation with the Australian Federal Police and the members of the Weapons Control Advisory Committee (on which the shooting organisations are represented), have been working to identify these problems and consider ways in which they might be overcome.

The outcome of this process is a discussion paper which is being finalised at present and which will be distributed to interested parties for their consideration and comments. The amendments to the Act will not be drafted until this process is complete. It is likely that the proposed amendment Bill will be introduced in the first sittings of the Assembly in 1993.

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