Published: January 02, 2019
Police appeal Queensland civil and administrative tribunal ruling that they reconsider refusal for farmer ‘at extreme risk’ of hearing loss
A Queensland tribunal has published a ruling that argues a state ban on firearm silencers “may be questionable”, amid concern from gun control advocates that strict laws are being undermined by an increasing number of legal challenges to licence decisions.
In Queensland, police decide whether to grant firearms licenses but determinations can be appealed to the Queensland civil and administrative tribunal (QCat). Late last year the tribunal ruled in favour of a farmer seeking an exemption from the state’s weapons act that would allow him to use a “suppressor” or silencer.
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