Who Asked for This? Victoria's New Gun Laws and the Committee That Wasn't Consulted

THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT has introduced new firearms legislation that could significantly affect licensed shooters across the state. But before debating the details of the legislation itself, there is another question that deserves attention: who was actually consulted before these changes were announced? In this episode of Gun News Australia, we examine the new Firearms Amendment Bill, the role of Victoria's Firearms Consultative Committee, and reports that committee members were not provided with details of the proposals before they were announced publicly. Once again, licensed shooters appear to have been placed in a position of responding to proposals rather than helping shape them before they are announced. This is more than a pattern: it’s deliberate. We discuss why consultation matters, and why governments should be expected to explain both the problem they are trying to solve and the evidence supporting any new restrictions. As Victoria heads towards a state election, shooters should be asking a simple question: if consultation structures already exist, why weren't they used? #GunNewsAustralia #FirearmsPolicy #GunLaws #LicensedShooters #VictorianPolitics #GovernmentAccountability #FirearmsConsultativeCommittee #PublicPolicy #PoliticalTransparency #ShootersRights