Yes on the back of doctors saying they wouldn't do the mental health assessments.

philperth2010 wrote on Jun 5^th, 2025 at 10:03am:

Apparently there is a big enough problem for the Greens, who are usually anti gun, to have voted for the review.
Perhaps they consider the legislation to be unfair?
See : wa firearms law review on Google

philperth2010 wrote on Jun 5^th, 2025 at 11:19am:

No need for abuse, Phil, it only makes your argument weaker.
I support Gun laws, fair ones, not unnecessary bull poo laws that also are not evidence based.

‘’ Legislative Council

Publication Details
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Firearms Act 2024—Referral to Standing Committee on Legislation

Notice of motion

Hon Nick Goiran gave notice that at the next sitting of the house he would move:

(1) That the Standing Committee on Legislation is directed to inquire into and report on the Firearms Act 2024, which received royal assent on 27 June 2024, including any provisions that have not yet come into operation.

(2) Without limiting the scope of the committee's inquiry, the committee is to:

(a) particularly focus its consideration on those provisions of the act that were passed by the Legislative Council after time for consideration of the originating bill in Committee of the Whole had lapsed pursuant to standing order 125A;

(b) review the operation, effectiveness and implementation of those parts of the act, including any subsidiary legislation, that have come into operation at the time that the inquiry is commenced; and

(c) report on:

(i) whether any provisions have been implemented in practice by the government or any agency prior to such provisions having legal force and effect;

(ii) whether all provisions are consistent with fundamental legislative principles;

(iii) how the act may be amended so that every person convicted of a serious offence outside of Western Australia is subject to the same disqualification to hold a firearm licence as those who commit offences in our state; and

(iv) any other relevant matter.

(3) The committee is to report within three months.’’
From WA Hansard.

My problem is that when I put something up for discussion there is always someone comes along and having no idea about it, starts abusing people.
Still it’s amusing.

lee wrote on Jun 5^th, 2025 at 1:38pm:


Then why hasn't someone posted about it....Do you have any details... A link....Put up the argument if you want to discuss the topic???

lee wrote on Jun 2^nd, 2025 at 6:35pm:


Why didn't you just post a link???

Sounds like some doctors do not want to be held responsible if some gun nut goes on a rampage....The Legislation will be reviewed and mental health assessments will still occur....It may just become more specialized and difficult....Good news!!!

https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/gps-push-back-against-firearm-heal...

When China invades.
Will we throw our firearm restrictions at them, like Papuans kicking NRL footballs at them?

philperth2010 wrote on Jun 5^th, 2025 at 4:05pm:


I suggest that they make the legislation enforceable. Although that is probably not obtainable.

What would be your suggestion?

"There were 52 firearm-related homicide deaths in WA from 2010 to 2022. WAPU has been able to identify that at least 16 or 30.7 per cent were shot and killed by a licensed firearm owner. Although it should be acknowledged that this figure is heavily influenced by the Osmington incident in May 2018."

https://www.wapu.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WAPU-Research-Paper_Firearm-t...

So 7 out of the 52 were in one incident. The 52 were shot by the 90,000 gun owners, as at 2024, although numbers have been dropping. Some were multiple murders as noted. So 52/90000=0.06%. And 36 were killed by non-gun owners. 3 times gun owner's numbers. Illegal firearms? No murder is good. But the legislation has to be shown to be effective.

I would prefer the Military deeming wether a person is mentally fit to hold a firearm, than a Medical Doctor.

Jasin wrote on Jun 5^th, 2025 at 5:14pm:


Because the Military can determine mental capacity....Like they have nothing better to do....Idiot!!!

lee wrote on Jun 5^th, 2025 at 5:46pm:


The Military can determine if you are a good shot and let you go crazy....A doctor can determine your mental capacity to posses a firearm....Many people are banned already because of their criminal record....As long as you have a reason and you are mentaly fit to own a firearm there is the inconvienience of visiting a doctor....Not having checks would be irresponsible....Owning a gun in Australia is a priveledge not a right....The Legislation is not going away it is being reviewed to address the concerns of certain doctors!!!

philperth2010 wrote on Jun 5^th, 2025 at 5:27pm:

I guess you think a medical professional can teach you how to use a firearm responsibly and with discipline better than a military professional?
You're whacked in the head Lefty.

You'll have everyone needing a Doctor's blessing of mental fitness for everything.
Looking at America and it's Psychobabble industry, it created you mentally retarded Lefties for starters.

Sir Eoin O Fada wrote on Jun 5^th, 2025 at 9:28pm:


Cannot state what your issue is dickhead....Why am I not suprised???

Maybe the WA Government should have a look at the issue of electric scooters before worrying about legal gun owners, one man dead because of an allegedly pissed Pommie tourist and allegations that the scooters are used for pub crawls.
https://www.news.com.au/national/western-australia/city-of-perth-suspends-escoot...
Why did the WA government allow powered machines capable of dangerous speeds to be used on footpaths?
The scooters were banned in Melbourne in mid 2024 because of safety concerns.