George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

The Minister for Justice made some announcements in relation to that a couple of weeks ago. The government does regard lever-action firearms as a serious matter. I will provide you with further particulars of the details of that scheme. But be in no doubt that this government, like the Howard government before it years ago after the Port Arthur massacre, is determined to take whatever measures are necessary in relation to firearms to keep the community safe. That being said, of course we will have regard to the legitimate and proper interests of all stakeholders including recreational firearms users.