Tasmania’s Premier Will Hodgman, has denied allegations of discreetly trying to water down gun laws during the election campaign.
The Liberals say they tried to balance the needs of farmers whilst complying with national gun laws. If elected, they have promised to extend firearms licence periods.
However, firearms trainer at Launceston TAFE, Steve Suitor, stated the changes are dangerous and unnecessary. In a conversation with ABC Radio Hobart, he said I don’t think Category C firearms are necessary at all for crop protection.”