Firearm laws must change to protect farm workers and others, says pastoralist
3 years, 5 months ago

Firearm laws must change to protect farm workers and others, says pastoralist

ABC  

A pastoralist has vowed to change firearm laws across Australia in a bid to end the reckless behaviour of some shooters that has left his workers and stock in fear for their lives. Key points: Pilbara pastoralist Michael Thompson says there are more trespassers than ever, causing thousands of dollars damage every year A University of Sydney study finds Australians are more likely to die from firearm-related incidents in rural areas than in cities In 2019, there were more than 880,000 registered firearms in NSW alone In the 26 years he has owned Mundabullangana Station, about 100 kilometres south of Port Hedland, Michael Thompson has grappled many times with trespassers using his land to hunt. "It's time to draw a line in the sand — Australian firearm laws have to change," Mr Thompson said. Hunters cost farmers dearly Mr Thompson said the cost in damages never ended: repairing fences, replacing gates, pushing cattle back through cut fences to get them off the roads, lock replacements, worker costs, and fuel. "Trespass is a major issue that we face on pastoral leases," Mr Thompson said.

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An ex-gun lobbyist is revising New Zealand’s gun laws, tightened after the 2019 mosque attack
9 months, 1 week ago

An ex-gun lobbyist is revising New Zealand’s gun laws, tightened after the 2019 mosque attack

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s government will overhaul the tighter gun laws introduced after a deadly mass shooting by a white supremacist five years ago, because they put excessive burdens on gun owners who feel vilified by law enforcement and the public, the lawmaker leading the changes said. The changes introduced “onerous regulatory compliance,” said McKee, whose political party, …

New Zealand's gun laws, tightened after the 2019 mosque attack, being revised by an ex-gun lobbyist
9 months, 1 week ago

New Zealand's gun laws, tightened after the 2019 mosque attack, being revised by an ex-gun lobbyist

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New Zealand’s government will overhaul the tighter gun …

WA's new firearms laws explained — how to get a gun licence and how domestic violence perpetrators will be restricted
9 months, 1 week ago

WA's new firearms laws explained — how to get a gun licence and how domestic violence perpetrators will be restricted

ABC  

Around 90,000 West Australians are on the cusp of being affected by the biggest changes to the state's firearms laws in decades, which have now passed parliament. The changes — touted by the government as "Australia's toughest firearms laws" — are meant to make it harder to get licences, including by requiring stronger evidence of why firearms are needed. The …

Details of WA's proposed overhauled gun laws revealed with calls for public feedback
1 year, 5 months ago

Details of WA's proposed overhauled gun laws revealed with calls for public feedback

ABC  

Western Australia is set to become the first jurisdiction in the country to limit the number of guns someone can own under proposed firearm law reforms. Key points: Details have been revealed of proposed changes to WA's firearm laws Eight licence types have been developed for specific gun users Feedback on the proposed laws can be given on the WA …

Mental health checks for WA's gun owners to become mandatory under changes to firearms laws
2 years, 1 month ago

Mental health checks for WA's gun owners to become mandatory under changes to firearms laws

ABC  

Anyone buying a gun in Western Australia will have to undergo mandatory and ongoing mental health checks, as part of a complete overhaul of the state's 50-year-old firearms legislation. They are occurring separately to any potential national gun register and will make WA the first state or territory requiring specific, legislated and recurring mental health checks for gun owners. Twenty …

More than two dozen WA residents own more than 100 firearms each — all approved by police
2 years, 7 months ago

More than two dozen WA residents own more than 100 firearms each — all approved by police

ABC  

More than two dozen people in WA own more than 100 licensed firearms, each of which would have been individually approved by police, figures tabled in state parliament have revealed. Police Minister Paul Papalia says these numbers are part of the reasons WA gun laws are being rewritten entirely. Firearms need individual approval Under WA law, each of the 178 …

Australians mark 25 years since massacre changed gun laws
3 years, 11 months ago

Australians mark 25 years since massacre changed gun laws

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia marked the 25th anniversary on Wednesday of a lone gunman killing 35 people in Tasmania state in a massacre that galvanized the nation to drastically tighten gun laws. “These changes to gun laws are now quoted by those wanting change around the world, particularly in the United States of America,” Field said. Prime Minister Scott Morrison …

Australians mark 25 years since massacre changed gun laws
3 years, 11 months ago

Australians mark 25 years since massacre changed gun laws

The Independent  

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New Zealanders hand in 50,000 guns after assault weapon ban
5 years, 3 months ago

New Zealanders hand in 50,000 guns after assault weapon ban

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand authorities said Saturday their country will be a safer place after owners handed in more than 50,000 guns during a buyback program following a ban on assault weapons. Provisional figures indicate 33,000 people handed in 51,000 guns, and another 5,000 guns as part of a parallel amnesty in which owners could hand over any …

New Zealand Plans Further Restrictions To Gun Ownership
5 years, 6 months ago

New Zealand Plans Further Restrictions To Gun Ownership

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Six months after a gunman killed 51 people at two Christchurch mosques, New Zealand’s government is planning further restrictions to gun ownership. A bill introduced to Parliament on Friday would create a register to track all the guns in the country and require gun owners to renew their gun licenses every five years …

New Zealand plans further restrictions to gun ownership
5 years, 6 months ago

New Zealand plans further restrictions to gun ownership

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Six months after a gunman killed 51 people at two Christchurch mosques, New Zealand’s government is planning further restrictions to gun ownership. A bill introduced to Parliament on Friday would create a register to track all the guns in the country and require gun owners to renew their gun licenses every five years instead of every …

New Zealand Moves To Create Firearm Registry And Stiffen Penalties For Gun Crimes
5 years, 6 months ago

New Zealand Moves To Create Firearm Registry And Stiffen Penalties For Gun Crimes

NPR  

New Zealand Moves To Create Firearm Registry And Stiffen Penalties For Gun Crimes Enlarge this image toggle caption Tessa Burrows/Getty Images Tessa Burrows/Getty Images New Zealand's government is planning to create a registry of all guns in the country and stiffen penalties on illegal gun sales and modifications. The new firearms registry would monitor and track every legal firearm in …

New Zealand announces plan for second round of gun law reforms post-Christchurch mosque attack that killed 51
5 years, 8 months ago

New Zealand announces plan for second round of gun law reforms post-Christchurch mosque attack that killed 51

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said regulations around who could hold firearm licences would also be tightened. Wellington: New Zealand announced plans for a national firearms register on Monday in its second round of gun law reforms following the Christchurch mosque attacks which killed 51 Muslim worshippers. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said regulations around who could hold firearm licences would also …

New Zealand gun owners hand over weapons after mosque killings
5 years, 8 months ago

New Zealand gun owners hand over weapons after mosque killings

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: Dozens of New Zealanders handed in their firearms today as a gun buyback scheme went into operation aimed at ridding the country of semi-automatic weapons in the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks. With armed police monitoring the handover, 169 firearms owners handed in 224 weapons and 217 parts and accessories. Regional police commander Mike Johnson said 903 gun …

New Zealand passes gun law reform in wake of Christchurch attack
5 years, 11 months ago

New Zealand passes gun law reform in wake of Christchurch attack

Al Jazeera  

Auckland, New Zealand – New Zealand’s parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of legislation to ban semi-automatic and military-style weapons. ‘The first step’ Police Minister Stuart Nash said the new law is “just the first step of many to make our country safer”. The bill still needs to be granted Royal Assent by the governor-general of New Zealand, seen as …

New Zealand bans semi-automatic weapons less than a week after Christchurch mosque attack, Ardern announces
6 years ago

New Zealand bans semi-automatic weapons less than a week after Christchurch mosque attack, Ardern announces

The Independent  

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New Zealand citizens open to gun reform after massacre
6 years ago

New Zealand citizens open to gun reform after massacre

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The New Zealand leader’s promise of tightened gun laws in the wake of the Christchurch mosque shootings has been widely welcomed by a stunned population. Elliot Dawson, who survived the shooting at Christchurch’s Linwood mosque by hiding in a bathroom, hopes New Zealand follows Australia’s lead on gun control. Brenton Harrison Tarrant, the Australian charged in …

\'Our gun laws will change,\' vows New Zealand PM Jacinda Arden
6 years ago

\'Our gun laws will change,\' vows New Zealand PM Jacinda Arden

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch : New Zealand's prime minister vowed to toughen the country's gun laws after revealing on Saturday that the man accused of murdering 49 people in two mosques legally purchased the arsenal of firearms used in the massacre. Jacinda Ardern said the gunman, 28-year-old Australian Brenton Tarrant, obtained a “Category A” gun licence in November 2017 and began purchasing the …

\'Our gun laws will change,\' vows NZ PM Jacinda Arden
6 years ago

\'Our gun laws will change,\' vows NZ PM Jacinda Arden

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: New Zealand's prime minister vowed to toughen the country's gun laws after revealing Saturday that the man accused of murdering 49 people in two mosques legally purchased the arsenal of firearms used in the massacre. Jacinda Ardern said the gunman, 28-year-old Australian Brenton Tarrant, obtained a "Category A" gun licence in November 2017 and began purchasing the five weapons …

National Firearms Non-Agreement: Should kids have 'permits', 'licences' or no guns at all?
7 years, 5 months ago

National Firearms Non-Agreement: Should kids have 'permits', 'licences' or no guns at all?

ABC  

Not one state government is prepared to say when it will fully comply with post-Port Arthur reforms, according to an ABC survey of state and territory ministers. Key points: A recent report found states were falling short of the National Firearms Agreement first introduced after Port Arthur ABC News asked every state and territory government when they intended to fully …

Police gun data shows extent of private arsenals in suburban Australia
7 years, 5 months ago

Police gun data shows extent of private arsenals in suburban Australia

ABC  

Private gun owners are stockpiling arsenals of more than 300 firearms in suburban homes in some parts of the country, according to new data obtained by the Greens. Key points: Police data reveals the top 100 private arsenals across NSW In the Sydney suburb of La Perouse, one person owns 305 guns Greens MP David Shoebridge said the caches were …

Australians hand over 51,000 firearms in illegal weapons amnesty
7 years, 5 months ago

Australians hand over 51,000 firearms in illegal weapons amnesty

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull …

How murder and suicide figures plummeted in Australia after gun control laws were introduced
7 years, 5 months ago

How murder and suicide figures plummeted in Australia after gun control laws were introduced

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Asked whether new gun control rules would follow, White …

In 1996, Australia Enacted Strict Gun Laws. It Hasn’t Had a Mass Shooting Since.
7 years, 5 months ago

In 1996, Australia Enacted Strict Gun Laws. It Hasn’t Had a Mass Shooting Since.

Slate  

As America grapples with the fallout of yet another mass shooting—a school shooting in Parkland, Florida, on Wednesday has left at least 17 people dead, according to law enforcement officials—the long and bitter debate over gun control in America will inevitably be reopened. After Sandy Hook, Will Oremus highlighted the lessons of Australia’s strict gun laws and the resulting success …

National firearms amnesty not enough to reduce gun violence in Australia, expert warns
7 years, 7 months ago

National firearms amnesty not enough to reduce gun violence in Australia, expert warns

ABC  

As the national firearms amnesty reaches its halfway point, gun policy experts warn a different approach entirely is needed to prevent unnecessary gun deaths in Australia. Professor Philip Alpers, a gun control advocate at the University of Sydney, said the firearms amnesty will not have any significant effect on the rate of gun violence in Australia. But gun violence experts …

Australian gun law reforms completely prevented mass shootings and reduced firearm deaths, study finds
8 years, 9 months ago

Australian gun law reforms completely prevented mass shootings and reduced firearm deaths, study finds

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Stricter gun laws in Australia …

Australia’s mass shootings dropped to zero after gun reforms
8 years, 9 months ago

Australia’s mass shootings dropped to zero after gun reforms

CNN  

Story highlights Australia has had no mass shootings since enacting gun law reforms in 1996 One researcher says gun deaths can be tackled "like any other public health problem" CNN — After any mass shooting, whether it’s the recent Orlando massacre or the terror at a Charleston church or the killings in Newtown, Connecticut, one statistic is often cited: Australia …

It’s been 20 years since Australia had a mass shooting. How much of the credit goes to gun control?
8 years, 9 months ago

It’s been 20 years since Australia had a mass shooting. How much of the credit goes to gun control?

LA Times  

Tourists reads the names of victims killed at Port Arthur, the worst mass shooting in Australia’s history. Rapid-fire guns were banned throughout Australia after an event known as the Port Arthur massacre, a mass shooting left 35 people dead and 19 wounded. In addition, the suicide rate — which had been rising by an average of 1% per year — …

The NRA's favorite myth, demolished: Australia debunks the right-wing narrative that smarter gun policy can't make a difference
9 years, 5 months ago

The NRA's favorite myth, demolished: Australia debunks the right-wing narrative that smarter gun policy can't make a difference

Salon  

While conservatives are busying trying to shutdown any debate on gun control following the 45th school shooting this year by yelling about Chicago's murder rates -- apparently unaware that Chicago is the third largest city in the country but not even in the top five cities with the highest murder rate per capita -- and reflexively decrying any mention of …

Gun ownership figures for NSW show more than 850,000 firearms in private hands
9 years, 7 months ago

Gun ownership figures for NSW show more than 850,000 firearms in private hands

ABC  

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of registered guns across New South Wales, with the biggest rises in gun ownership in Sydney's most affluent suburbs, including Neutral Bay, Pyrmont and Sydney's CBD. The latest figures obtained by the NSW Greens show there are now more than 850,000 firearms in private hands, which equates to one gun for …

Australia: A society that brought in tight gun controls
9 years, 9 months ago

Australia: A society that brought in tight gun controls

CNN  

Story highlights Australia introduced nationwide gun law reform in 1996 following a massacre There has been no gun massacre in Australia since then CNN — It doesn’t have to be this way, President Barack Obama said. Only 12 days after the shootings, in John Howard’s first major act of leadership and by far the most popular in his first year …

Australia: A society that brought in tight gun controls
9 years, 9 months ago

Australia: A society that brought in tight gun controls

CNN  

Story highlights Australia introduced nationwide gun law reform in 1996 following a massacre There has been no gun massacre in Australia since then CNN — It doesn’t have to be this way, President Barack Obama said. Only 12 days after the shootings, in John Howard’s first major act of leadership and by far the most popular in his first year …

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