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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 814 asked in the Legislative Council on 8 November 2017 by Hon Colin De Grussa

Parliament: 40 Session: 1


POLICE — FIREARMS TRANSPORT
      814. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the minister representing the Minister for Police:
I refer to changes in WA Police's firearm licensing policies that now prevent Australia Post from transporting firearm components.
      (1) What action are the Minister for Police and the Commissioner of Police taking to ensure that firearms can be transported to regional, rural and remote locations at an affordable price?
      (2) What course of action will the minister take to compensate businesses that are at risk of closing because of the adverse effects this change of policy has had on their business?
      (3) What was the outcome of the meeting held between the minister and key stakeholders that she referred to in the Legislative Assembly estimate hearings on 20 September 2017?
      (4) What led the police to believe that transporting firearms through Australia Post would compromise community safety, given that Australia Post has been doing so for many years and continues to transport firearms in the rest of Australia?
Hon STEPHEN DAWSON replied:
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question.
      (1)–(4) There have been no changes to WA legislation pertaining to transportation of firearms and ammunition. The Western Australia Police Force approved new standards for carriers last year. At the minister's initiative, senior police have met and liaised with firearms stakeholders and Australia Post. The WA Police Force is continuing to work to resolve this important issue. Today the WA Police Force advised that EnLog, an authorised carrier, will transport firearms to anywhere within the state and is willing to take on new business.