Federal police union says new register could be funded through criminal seizures or new weapon tax
Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will lead the push for a comprehensive national registry at Friday’s national cabinet meetingQueensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will lead the push for a comprehensive national registry at Friday’s national cabinet meetingThe federal police association says a proposed new national firearms registry to be discussed at a national cabinet meeting could be funded through seized proceeds of crime or a tariff placed on firearm importers.
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