Why Tasmania Abandoned Its Firearms Committee

RADICAL ANTI-GUN GROUPS are to blame for the loss of a firearms consultative committee in Tasmania - and they're trying to do the same elsewhere. ​IN THIS EPISODE, we examine the Tasmanian Government's decision to abolish the Firearms Consultative Committee, why it was made, and what this change could mean for licensed shooters, hunting organisations, shooting clubs and other stakeholders across the state. ​We look at the official documents and the available evidence to explain how the committee previously operated, the role it played in providing advice to government, and whether the new arrangements will provide the same level of consultation and accountability. The episode also considers the practical implications of removing a formal advisory body, including whether firearm owners will continue to have meaningful opportunities to contribute to future policy decisions and whether the replacement consultation process will be as effective. ​We also examine the government's explanation for the change, the concerns raised by the shooting community, and the broader significance of this decision for anyone interested in firearms policy, transparent decision-making and public consultation in Tasmania. #GunNewsAustralia #FirearmsPolicy #Tasmania #FirearmsConsultativeCommittee #EvidenceBasedPolicy #GovernmentAccountability #FirearmLaw #Consultation #PublicPolicy