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Debate over mandatory GP health assessments for firearm owners, particularly regarding accessibility in regional Western Australia and community safety.
🟡 Medium · Speech25 February 2026 · 799 words
Mandatory GP checks for firearm owners spark debate over accessibility and community safety.
Government defends mandatory GP checks for firearm owners; opposition raises concerns about regional
“I take it from his question that he would find going to a doctor more inconvenient than saving the lives of Western Australians.”
👎 negative· critical🔥 hot
Members who spoke
Cook, RogerLove, Shane
Topics
firearmshealthregional accesscommunity safety
Legislation Referenced
Acts
· 25 February 2026
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