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Ilk. WEAPONS CONTROL ADVISORY ACOMMITTEE

1. Present Members

Magistrate Michael Somes (Chair) 2/9/91 to 1/9/94

Mr Jim McGregor 2/9/91 to 1/9/94

Ms Heather McGregor 9/9/91 to 8/9/94

Dr Jo Herlihy 16/9/92 to 15/9/95

Prof Phillip Alston 13/5/92 to 12/5/95

Supt Chris Lathbury Registrar of Weapons

2 Terms of Reference

The role of the Committee is to provide advice to the Government with regard to the issue of weapons control.

The functions of the Committee are to:

(a) monitor the administration and the effectiveness of the Weapons Act 1991 and any related legislation;

(b) consider developments in weapons control in other jurisdictions within

Australia and, where appropriate, elsewhere; _

(c) seek, to the extent it thinks necessary, and consider the views of individuals and organisations on weapons control; and

(d) make recommendations to the Government concerning weapons control including the need for new or amending legislation.

3. Term and Power of Appointment

Appointments to commence on a date, prior to 3 October 1991, to be determined by the Attorney General, for a period of three years.

4. Gender Breakdown

4 Males - 2 Females

5. Remuneration Mechanism

No remuneration will be provided.

6. Public Servants