Tough new legislation will target illegal guns in South Australia
The Independent Weekly, http://adelaide.yourguide.com.au Wednesday, 5 March 2008
The proposed legislation, which is the first of its type in Australia, will give police harsh new powers to target outlaw motorcycle gangs. "The Bill strengthens the powers of South Australian Police to combat firearms-related violence by introducing firearms prohibition orders," SA Police Minister Paul Holloway said.
The orders will target people with a history of violence or serious criminal behaviour and will prevent people from owning or using a gun or ammunition. Breaching one of the orders could result in a $75,000 fine and up to 15 years in jail. "This is the first step in a process of refocusing the attention of police from regulation of the legitimate firearms community toward combatting individuals who wield firearms in pursuit of their criminal activities," Mr Holloway said. "The proposed powers are strong but necessary."
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