Peter Dutton does deals with the gun lobby
The Hon. Peter Dutton has met with the Shooting Industry Foundation of Australia (SIFA) and Rob Nioa about establishing another Firearms Advisory Council. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/mar/15/peter-dutton-considering-request-for-gun-importers-to-review-rule-changes
Florida Changes Its Gun Laws
The US state of Florida has passed new gun laws. It will be the first successful gun control measure in Florida in more than 20 years. But not all the changes are positive. The law allows for teachers to carry firearms and it doesn't ban assault rifles. https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-americ...
Sydney Says #Never Again - to gun violence
Sydney Says #Never Again https://www.facebook.com/events/617660178626217/ Gun Control Australia is co-hosting - Sydney Says #Never Again - to gun violence event It's to stand in solidarity with the action being organised with students in America against gun violence and school shooting: http...
Gun lobby donations to political parties
The gun lobby has been donating large amounts of money to right wing political parties. Click here to read story: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/mar/07/australian-gun-lobby-donations-rightwing-minor-parties-weaken-reforms-control
Trump Urged to Take Lead on Gun Control
Senators are urging Trump to take a lead on the gun control debate. https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/senators-urge-trump-to-take-the-lead-on-gun-control-efforts/2018/03/04/7923f788-1fcf-11e8-94da-ebf9d112159c_story.html?utm_term=.adf256a77a9f
Australia's gun laws are a beacon of hope
Gun Control Australia is calling on Tasmania to stand up for strong gun laws. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/mar/02/tasmanians-should-show-liberals-gun-control-and-votes-dont-mix
Tassie to Relax its Gun Laws
Tasmania to Relax Gun LawsPlease For media enquiries click here MEDIA RELEASE: 2 March 2018 Gun Control Australia (GCA) is alarmed by Tasmania’s Liberal government move to water down the states gun laws. Roland Browne, Vice Chair of GCA and is based in Tasmania, he states, “In my view the ...
Australia has an important role in the ongoing USA gun debate
Why Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, should have said more. https://newmatilda.com/2018/03/01/deadly-silence-australia-important-role-ongoing-usa-gun-debate/
Here are some ways you can support the young people in the US push for change.
Here are some ways you can support the young people in the US push for gun law reform: Send a message of support to the #Neveragain twitter feed: https://twitter.com/hashtag/neveragain Organise a march of support in your own community or donate to 'March for Our Lives': https://www.marchforou...
Trump and Turnbull Reject Comparisons
Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has visited the White House but has declined to advise Mr Trump about America's gun laws. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/23/us/politics/australia-gun-crackdown-trump-school-shooting.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&...