ACT firearms laws strengthened and modernised
Source: ACT. Minister for Police and Emergency Services. Media Release
"The Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Simon Corbell MLA, has introduced the Firearms Amendment Bill 2008. This major work represents the next chapter in the history of firearms reforms since 1996. The Bill implements resolutions contained in the National Firearms Trafficking Policy Agreement and builds on the extensive work already done following the Port Arthur Massacre in 1996 and the Monash University shooting in 2002,” the Minister said. These extensive amendments will strengthen national and local firearms control by addressing the illegal trade in firearms, increasing penalties for firearms offences, and modernising the licensing scheme. The powers exercised by police have also been modernised to ensure that they comply with the Human Rights Act 2004"