The 2024 Firearms Act has been referred to a Parliamentary Committee for Review, with the final report due at the end of August.
Welcome to The Nationals WA’s platform for the Western Australian firearms community.
Since day one, the Nationals have opposed the Cook Labor Government’s overreaching laws – standing up for law-abiding firearms owners and advocating for legislation that is practical, respectful, and workable.
When the Firearms Act 2024 was introduced in February, the Nationals undertook a thorough review and engaged widely with stakeholders and the community. Our team travelled the state – holding forums far and wide to listen to your concerns.
Our conclusion was clear: the changes would not improve community safety or address illegal firearms, but instead unfairly target law-abiding citizens.
Multiple times, the Nationals sought to have the Bill referred for review; however, Labor used its majority to curtail debate and force it through.
Our Leader Shane Love MLA also moved a motion of disallowanc,e attempting to stop the laws, but again Labor’s majority in the Parliament made this impossible.
Since then, firearm owners have continued to face confusion, unanswered questions, and are forced to use a Firearms Portal which is so broken we have called for it to be taken offline.
The Nationals WA will continue to advocate for reforms that work for farmers, sporting shooters, hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and regional families.
The Act was rammed through Parliament, with inadequate time for scrutiny or consultation with the community. Members of Parliament were only given 2 weeks to analyse the complex document.
Firearm owners are being vilified by the Government through fear-based rhetoric, portraying responsible firearm users as criminals. It’s cheap politics.
Mandatory mental health checks will strain already scarce health services and may deter people from seeking help who actually need it.
The rollout of the new online Firearms Portal has been a debacle, riddled with glitches, wasting hours of users’ time, and blowing out to $10 million over budget. We’re calling for it to be taken offline until it’s fully functional.
Placing arbitrary caps on the number of firearms a licensee may own is not supported by evidence and ignores the fact that every licensed firearm in the State has had its genuine need established.
If you’re experiencing problems with the new laws, please email our Leader Shane Love at shane.love@losp.wa.gov.au.
While Shane may not be able to personally reply to every message, all correspondence is reviewed and helps us advocate for your concerns in the Western Australian Parliament.
Watch Parliamentary questions and debate from our Members of Parliament regarding the Government’s proposed firearm reforms.
Shane Love MLA delivers his second reading speech before moving a motion to refer the Bill to the Legislation Committee.
Shane Love MLA moves a disallowance motion in the Legislative Assembly on the first sitting day of the 42nd Parliament.
Read media releases and other media from our Members of Parliament regarding the Government’s propose firearm reforms.
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We welcome you to let us know your thoughts on Labor’s Firearms Act reforms and their attack on law-abiding firearms licence holders.