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Queensland Police Service criticised over gun control
The Queensland Police Service has been heavily criticised over gun control, including failing to inspect licence holders and granting licences to known offenders, in a report tabled in parliament.
The Queensland Auditor-General’s Regulating Firearms report was tabled on Friday, and there was no shortage of criticism of the police.
It stated police could regulate the acquisition, possession, use and disposal of registered firearms more effectively.
“Consequently, the community is not as well protected as it could be,” the report said.
“QPS is not consistent in how quickly it seizes firearms from unsuitable people.”
The report also took aim at the way in which firearm licences were granted.
“QPS does not have the right balance…
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