Draft Firearms Control Amendment Bill aims to remove of self-defence as a reason for applying for a firearm

Public comment is now open on the Draft Firearms Control Amendment Bill. Among its aims is the removal of self-defence as a reason for applying for a firearm. This has caused an outcry from interest groups. They say should this go through, it would remove the right of a citizen to protect themselves. The draft was made public last week and comments can be made until the end of July.