Firearms Archives - Tasmanian Times

Police Officer Killed in Motton Incident

A male officer of Tasmania Police lost his life this morning when attempting to repossess a property at North Motton. Premier Rockliff...

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After 29 Years, Australia’s Gun Laws Still Fall Short of John Howard’s Pledge

Tomorrow marks the 29th anniversary of the day then Prime Minister John Howard announced sweeping changes to Australia’s gun control laws in...

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Firearms and Ammunition Surrendered to Police During Amnesty Drive

Police continue to encourage Tasmanians to surrender illegal or unwanted firearms and related items after eight firearms and a large quantity of...

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Firearms Amnesty this Weekend

Police are encouraging people to surrender illegal or unwanted firearms or ammunition at a firearms amnesty drive across the state this weekend....

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Firearms Amnesty This Weekend

Media release – Tasmanian Police, 30 May 2024 Police encourage people to surrender firearms and ammunition during statewide mobile amnesty drive this...

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Greens Back Police Commissioner, UTas at Sandy Bay, Duck Hunting Ban

Transcript of media conference with Greens’ Leader Rosalie Woodruff, Greens MHA for Clark Vica Bayley, and Vice President of the National Coalition...

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Feds to Carve Mac Pt $240M out of GST Receipts

Transcript of media conference with Greens MHA for Clark, Vica Bayley, Evans St, Hobart, 23 February 2024. Also present were Helen Burnet,...

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Libs Weaken New Gun Restrictions

Media release – Felix Ellis, Liberal Member for Braddon, 23 February 2024 Supporting Tasmanians who own Antique Firearms A re-elected majority Liberal...

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82 Arrests from Operation Scelus in Western Tasmania

Media release – Tasmania Police, 5 February 2024 Western Taskforce Scelus results in 188 charges Police from Western District’s Taskforce Scelus have...