Police Minister queried over escalating firearm licence refusals

Sally Gall
Updated March 16 2021 - 11:05am, first published March 13 2021 - 3:30pm
Hinchinbrook KAP MP Nick Dametto has asked in parliament for an explanation for the increase in delays and refusals of firearm licences this year.
Hinchinbrook KAP MP Nick Dametto has asked in parliament for an explanation for the increase in delays and refusals of firearm licences this year.

Questions about the way the Queensland Police Service's Weapons Licensing Branch has been administering firearms licences since an audit resulted in a change in the interpretation of who is a 'fit and proper' person to hold a licence are now being asked in the state parliament.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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