The attorney-general, Mark Dreyfus, says having a national firearms register for police is critical for public safety. Follow the day’s news, live
Models for a national firearms register to help police tackle gun violence will be discussed by Australia’s police ministers, AAP reports.
Attorney-general Mark Dreyfus will chair the meeting on Friday, where options for a register will be put forward by state and territory ministers.
A national firearms register would provide police across all Australian jurisdictions with timely and accurate information to assess firearms risks and protect the community from harm.
I look forward to continuing to work constructively with my colleagues on this important initiative.
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