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Inconsistent Tasmanian Firearm Legislation needs Parliamentary Committee Investigation

Wednesday 6 May, 2026

Tamania needs to urgently address several inconsistencies within its firearms laws via a parliamentary committee.

Shooters Union Australia lodges human rights complaint

Wednesday 14 January, 2026

Shooters Union Australia has lodged a formal complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission, alleging that recent and proposed Australian Government actions following the Bondi terrorist attack unfairly and punish lawful firearm owners.

Recreational Hunting in Australia

Saturday 20 December, 2025

Right now in NSW, the Greens and other far-left activist groups are calling for recreational hunting to be removed as a genuine reason for holding a firearms licence. Find out more...

Mandatory Mental Health Checks for Firearm Licencees

Friday 19 December, 2025

Among the proposals that regularly emerge is the introduction of mandatory mental health checks for firearms licence holders. While the premise appears intuitive, in practice stops people from getting help when they need it most.

Firearm Limits & Public Safety

Thursday 18 December, 2025

Firearm Law is heavily influenced by political optics. This articles examines the false link that limiting the number of firearms an individual legally owns would improve public safety.

Bondi Terror Attack - An update for Members

Monday 15 December, 2025

Queenslanders paying Millions for unnecessary permits

Friday 13 June, 2025

Right to Information documents and Hansard records prove the Queensland Government is overcharging Queenslanders to the tune of millions of dollars every year for PTAs.

Shooters Union calls for Supressor Legislation following Bruce Highway closure “Over-reaction”

Tuesday 13 May, 2025

Shooters Union has called Friday’s closure of the Bruce Highway near Gympie due to reports of gunshots nearby “an over-reaction” and says it’s time for a serious discussion about legalising firearm noise suppressors.

Queensland Police Weapons Licensing Branch under investigation

Tuesday 15 April, 2025

Recent reports allege that the Weapons Licensing Branch (WLB) quietly shifted its intake standards—requiring detailed justifications for firearm permits....

WLG Accused of misleading Police Ministers

Tuesday 15 April, 2025

The Queensland Police Service Weapons Licensing Branch (WLB) is being accused of misleading the Police Minister’s office, amid a change in behaviour which has seen licensed shooters applying for Permits to Acquire a rifle suddenly being asked

Shooters Union Condemns Misleading Firearm Statistics as Part of Anti-Gun Agenda

Thursday 20 March, 2025

Shooters Union has been advised journalists from the Courier-Mail have contacted at least one Queensland firearms dealer asking for comment regarding statistics provided to the newspaper by Weapons Licensing regarding firearm seizures & firearm theft

Shooters Union Question Democracy Status in Western Australia

Friday 7 June, 2024

Western Australia Police (WAPOL) are enforcing laws that do not legally exist and the State Parliament has ignored the largest e-petition