Gun News Australia: the latest news for Aussie shooters

Gun News Australia - real news for Aussie shooters
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A podcast for Australian shooters who want political interference taken out of shooting. It’s for any shooter who cares about the future of shooting, and wants to know what they can do to help protect it. We cover the stories that matter, and interview the people who can help add the right perspectives. We cover news, politics and explain how we can protect the future of what we love to do. If you love shooting, then make sure you subscribe to this. You can support this podcast for just $30 a year at https://app.joinit.com/o/politics-reloaded That’s less than 60 cents a week!

  1. 1d ago

    The Gun Law Group the Government Won't Explain

    MAJOR FIREARMS POLICY WORK is being done through official working groups, but licensed shooters are being left to reconstruct the process through FOI requests, redacted documents and multiple review appeals. IN THIS EPISODE of Gun News Australia, we begin an investigation into the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group and the awkwardly named Inconsistency Sub-Working Group. Official documents show the sub-working group appeared as an agenda item in September 2023, with an update and next steps. The same meeting papers show proposed Terms of Reference changes, including inconsistency issues becoming a standing agenda item for Registry Managers Group meetings. We also look at the FOI trail: 33 documents identified by the Attorney-General's Department, only 2 released in full, 11 released in part and 20 refused in full. A related NSW IPC review later found a NSW Police refusal to release the same documents was not justified and recommended a new decision. This episode is not about claiming more than the documents prove. It is about transparency, accountability and making sure licensed shooters understand how national firearms policy is being developed before decisions become law. #GunNewsAustralia #FirearmsPolicy #LicensedShooters #AustralianPolitics #FOI #GunLaws #FirearmsAustralia #NationalFirearmsRegister #ShootingSports #GovernmentAccountability

    19 min

  2. Jun 28

    GUN POLICIES: No Policy From Labor. No Policy From the Liberals - but One Nation Shines Through

    WITH TWO state elections looming (Vic / NSW), we speak with One Nation about its firearms policy. Labor doesn't have one, and the Liberals don't have one either – leaving One Nation ahead of the pack. That raises an important question for licensed shooters: how can voters make an informed decision if political parties won't clearly explain where they stand? In this interview, Gun News Australia speaks with Brendan McCreanor about why One Nation chose to publish its firearms policy, what that policy says, and why the party believes licensed shooters should become more involved in the political process ahead of the Victorian and NSW elections. The discussion also explores transparency, consultation, evidence-based policymaking and the importance of holding governments and political parties accountable for the laws they propose. Whether you agree with One Nation or not, this interview is about ensuring Australians have enough information to assess competing policies and make informed decisions. If you value factual reporting, interviews and accountability on firearms policy, please subscribe to Gun News Australia and join the discussion in the comments. Further information: • Victorian policy: https://vic.onenation.org.au/firearms-policy • Federal policy: https://www.onenation.org.au/firearms #GunNewsAustralia #FirearmsPolicy #OneNation #LicensedShooters #Hunting #SportShooting #Victoria #NSW #AustralianPolitics #Firearms

    1 min

  3. Jun 23

    "CONNECT THE GUNS": … but where's the evidence?

    THREE YEARS AGO Western Australian shooters found themselves at the centre of the “Connect the Guns” controversy. Maps showing where firearm owners live were published across the state and public safety concerns were cited as part of the broader debate surrounding firearms reform. Gun News Australia recently lodged a Freedom of Information request seeking documents relating to firearms stolen from licensed owners before and after the maps were stolen to see what the actual level of firearm theft was. The response we received did not conclude that such incidents never occurred. Nor did it make any finding about the overall impact of firearm theft. However, WA Police advised that no documents could be located within the scope of the request. That raises an important question. If firearm theft and criminal misuse were significant factors in the push for major legislative change, where is the documented evidence supporting those claims? In this episode we revisit the original “Connect the Guns” article, examine the concerns raised by shooters at the time, review the FOI response, and discuss why evidence matters when governments seek major changes to public policy. If you'd like to support more FOI work, investigations and accountability reporting, consider joining our email list and supporting Gun News Australia through Patreon. #GunNewsAustralia #WesternAustralia #FirearmsLaw #FOI #FreedomOfInformation #PaulPapalia #LicensedShooters #PublicSafety #FirearmsPolicy #GunLaws

    8 min

  4. Jun 21

    Who Asked for This? Victoria's New Gun Laws and the Committee That Wasn't Consulted

    THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT has introduced new firearms legislation that could significantly affect licensed shooters across the state. But before debating the details of the legislation itself, there is another question that deserves attention: who was actually consulted before these changes were announced? In this episode of Gun News Australia, we examine the new Firearms Amendment Bill, the role of Victoria's Firearms Consultative Committee, and reports that committee members were not provided with details of the proposals before they were announced publicly. Once again, licensed shooters appear to have been placed in a position of responding to proposals rather than helping shape them before they are announced. This is more than a pattern: it’s deliberate. We discuss why consultation matters, and why governments should be expected to explain both the problem they are trying to solve and the evidence supporting any new restrictions. As Victoria heads towards a state election, shooters should be asking a simple question: if consultation structures already exist, why weren't they used? #GunNewsAustralia #FirearmsPolicy #GunLaws #LicensedShooters #VictorianPolitics #GovernmentAccountability #FirearmsConsultativeCommittee #PublicPolicy #PoliticalTransparency #ShootersRights

    12 min

  5. Jun 20

    Victorian Shooters Are Facing Another Political Fight | Danny Ryan

    THE VICTORIAN Government has announced another round of firearms law changes, while anti-duck hunting activists continue to push for further restrictions on hunting and shooting activities across the state. In this episode of Gun News Australia, we sit down with Danny Ryan, President of Sporting Clays Victoria, to discuss the growing political pressure facing licensed shooters and hunters in Victoria. We examine the shady role of the Animal Justice Party, the campaign against duck hunting, and ask where they're getting their significant funding war chest from. We also discuss how firearms policy is increasingly being announced through media releases and political staging, often before shooters have had an opportunity to see the detail or have meaningful input into the process. What evidence is driving these proposals? What problem is the government trying to solve? And what should shooters be demanding from politicians before any further restrictions are introduced? With Victoria heading towards a state election, these questions are becoming increasingly important for licensed shooters, hunters and sporting participants across the state. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. #GunNewsAustralia #DannyRyan #DuckHunting #AnimalJusticeParty #VictorianPolitics #FirearmsLaw #GunLaws #LicensedShooters #Hunting #Victoria

    43 min

  6. Jun 14

    The One Thing Politicians Fear More Than Court Challenges

    FOR DECADES, licensed shooters have found themselves fighting the same battles over and over again. A new restriction is proposed. Organisations mobilise. Submissions are written. Legal challenges are considered. Campaigns are launched. Sometimes we win. Sometimes we lose. Then a few years later, the entire process starts again. But what if we've been approaching the problem the wrong way? In this episode of Gun News Australia, we look at a different way of thinking about firearms advocacy. Instead of focusing solely on stopping the next restriction, buyback or regulatory change after it has already been proposed, we examine how licensed shooters can influence the political environment before those proposals ever reach the table. We discuss why politicians respond to incentives, why elections matter more than many people realise, and why becoming a recognised voting bloc may be the most effective long-term strategy available to licensed shooters. This isn't a discussion about one specific policy proposal. It's a discussion about how lasting political change actually occurs, and what it would take for governments to start viewing firearms policy through a different lens. Can licensed shooters become a genuine political force in Australia, or are we destined to keep fighting the same battles one regulation at a time? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. If you'd like to support independent firearms policy analysis, please consider supporting Gun News Australia through Buy Me a Coffee or Patreon. #GunNewsAustralia #AustralianPolitics #FirearmsPolicy #LicensedShooters #ShootingSports #ElectionStrategy #PoliticalAdvocacy #GunLawsAustralia #ShootingCommunity #AustralianElections

    7 min

  7. May 31

    GUN REPORT RECOMMENDS FEES HIKE: Report paves way for Allan Government to jack up gun licence fees

    WE SPEAK WITH Sean Fraser to dissect the recently released Ken Lay Rapid Review into Victoria’s firearm laws. The Victorian Government has accepted 15 out of 16 recommendations, paving the way for sweeping administrative shifts that directly target licensed Victorian shooters. We break down the deliberately laid "landmines" hidden in this report, including the open ended definitions of "high-risk" firearms, and permit fee increases that will force Victorian shooters to pay more under the Allan Labor Government. From bans targeting non-citizen shooters to the further fragmentation of the National Firearms Agreement, we look at the hard facts. Our community faces an uphill battle as state-specific registries push restrictive agendas that ignore 130 years of established firearm technology. We cut through the political rhetoric to ensure grassroots shooting sports participants stay informed, unified, and equipped to protect our sport.   See the full gun law review report at: https://files.justice.vic.gov.au/2026-05/Rapid-Review-Victoria-Firearm-Laws.pdf See the state government’s response at: https://files.justice.vic.gov.au/2026-05/Rapid-Review-Victoria-Firearm-Laws-Government-Response.pdf -------------------------------------------------------------- JOIN US ON PATREON Join our Patreon channel and get our episodes before they are released more widely at:  https://www.patreon.com/c/gunnewsaustralia/membership -------------------------------------------------------------- DONATE NOW – and support our work You can back our work by donating at https://politicsreloaded.com/donate/ OR you can ‘buy me a coffee’ in support, at https://buymeacoffee.com/gunnewsaustralia #AustralianShooters #ShootingSports #FirearmsLegislation #GunLawsAU #LAFO #AussieShooters #SportShootingAU

    39 min

  8. May 25

    VIC GUN BUYBACK EXPOSED: $886M for a 1 Percent Return

    In this episode, we break down a new economic report that reveals the proposed Victorian gun buyback scheme will return less than one cent in benefits for every dollar spent. We examine the cost-benefit analysis commissioned by Shooters Union Australia that shows taxpayers will spend $886 million for a benefit-to-cost ratio of just 0.28 to 0.34. The report found no statistical evidence that reducing legally owned firearms prevents mass shootings or reduces firearm homicides. It will impact over 200,000 licensed shooters who will lose their firearms, the $120 million in lost business activity affecting gun shops and related businesses, and the $137 million in administrative costs. We also look at what the 1996 Port Arthur buyback data actually shows and why this policy will remove firearms from legal owners while doing nothing to address illegal firearms smuggled through Australian ports. With Victoria's election in November, we believe taxpayers deserve to know what they're getting for their money. #GunNewsAustralia #VictorianElection #GunBuyback #CostBenefitAnalysis #FirearmPolicy #AustralianPolitics #ShootersUnion #VictorianGunLaws

    11 min
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A podcast for Australian shooters who want political interference taken out of shooting. It’s for any shooter who cares about the future of shooting, and wants to know what they can do to help protect it. We cover the stories that matter, and interview the people who can help add the right perspectives. We cover news, politics and explain how we can protect the future of what we love to do. If you love shooting, then make sure you subscribe to this. You can support this podcast for just $30 a year at https://app.joinit.com/o/politics-reloaded That’s less than 60 cents a week!

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