Libs, Nats vow to fight ‘unworkable’ firearm laws

Libs, Nats vow to fight ‘unworkable’ firearm laws

Despite facing down a Government with a commanding majority, the National and Liberal parties have joined forces to try to force Labor to go back to the drawing board on firearm reforms.

After a 34-year-old was shot dead by her ex-partner, the Greens demand stricter weapons laws.

Government Criticises Zempilas Over Opposition to Firearms Laws

At a press conference held at Parliament House this morning ahead of the Socceroos’ FIFA match, the State Government strongly criticised Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas for his stance on Western Australia’s new firearms laws. The laws, which came into effect last month after being passed by State Parliament in June last year, are among the toughest in the country. They aim to reduce firearm access among serious offenders, including perpetrators…