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WEAPONS CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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. Present Members

Magistrate Michael Somes (Chair)

Dr Peter Grabosky

Mr Jim McGregor

Dr Jo Herlihy

Ms Heather McGregor

Dr Rosalie Balkin

Supt Chris Lathbury

Public Servants

One ASO 6 ($42088) services the Committee providing 1/2 - 1 days of the officers time per month including attendance at meetings.

4. Remuneration

Nil

5. Last Review

Committee established at commencement of Weapons Act in October 1991. Issues still current, and no need seen to review need for this Committee at this time.

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