There was also a push from some members of the crossbench to remove mandatory minimum sentences for firearms' theft and gun trafficking offences from the bill but that failed.
« There was also a push from some members of the crossbench to remove mandatory minimum sentences for firearms' theft and gun trafficking offences from the bill but that failed. »
A bid from the opposition to remove this provision [Australian citizenship as licence requirement] failed, after not gaining enough support.
« A bid from the opposition to remove this provision failed, after not gaining enough support. »
A bid by Mr Di Falco to create a permit system for individuals to be able to own firearms suppressors failed.
« A bid by Mr Di Falco to create a permit system for individuals to be able to own firearms suppressors failed. »
An amendment from independent MP Kristie Johnston passed, giving the police commissioner the power to consider if a licence applicant has a history of family violence
« An amendment from independent MP Kristie Johnston passed, giving the police commissioner the power to consider if a licence applicant has a history of family violence in another state, or has displayed behaviour that was "a recognised precursor or risk factor for family violence". »
The state government did not support the caps, having said the restrictions would target law-abiding firearms owners, rather than criminals.
« The state government did not support the caps, having said the restrictions would target law-abiding firearms owners, rather than criminals. »
The state government, Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MP Carlo Di Falco, and independents David O'Byrne, Craig Garland and George Razay voted against them [caps].
« The state government, Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MP Carlo Di Falco, and independents David O'Byrne, Craig Garland and George Razay and George Razay voted against them. »
Caps, which were not included in the government's bill, were supported by Labor, the Greens, and independents Helen Burnet, Peter George and Kristie Johnston.
« Caps, which were not included in the government's bill, were supported by Labor, the Greens, and independents Helen Burnet, Peter George and Kristie Johnston. »
The amendment from the opposition lost 15-16
« The amendment from the opposition lost 15-16, as debate on the government's bill continued for the third straight day. »
The Tasmanian government's firearms law changes will not include a gun ownership limit, after an amendment from the opposition was voted down.
« No cap on gun ownership in Tasmania after Labor amendment fails in close parliament vote By state political reporter Josh Duggan In short: The Tasmanian government's firearms law changes will not include a gun ownership limit, after an amendment from the opposition was voted down. »
Attempts to ban conversion practices nationwide and in Tasmania have also been opposed by the Australian Christian Lobby
« Attempts to ban conversion practices nationwide and in Tasmania have also been opposed by the Australian Christian Lobby. »
Labor and several other crossbenchers have indicated support for the Greens' bill
« Labor and several other crossbenchers have indicated support for the Greens' bill, meaning government support may not be needed for it to pass. »
Jeremy Rockliff... supports banning conversion practices
« Mr Barnett's stance potentially puts him at odds with Premier Jeremy Rockliff, who supports banning conversion practices. »
Mr Barnett's stance potentially puts him at odds with Premier Jeremy Rockliff
« Mr Barnett's stance potentially puts him at odds with Premier Jeremy Rockliff, who supports banning conversion practices. »
Ms Ogilvie has claimed $120,000 thus far to cover her legal fees
« Ms Ogilvie has claimed $120,000 thus far to cover her legal fees. »
Ms Ogilvie resigned from cabinet amid allegations she had misled parliament over her Supreme Court action
« Ms Ogilvie resigned from cabinet amid allegations she had misled parliament over her Supreme Court action. »
As for Premier Jeremy Rockliff's promised $250-a-year annual saving for households, there's no mention of it in the media release or implementation plan.
« As for Premier Jeremy Rockliff's promised $250-a-year annual saving for households, there's no mention of it in the media release or implementation plan. »