Significant quotes of 2001
Well look, I don’t like getting into the business of banning things. I’m not a banner. I’m an encourager and a persuader and an advocate.
On banning skateboards.
John Howard, Prime Minister
Doorstop interview, Meewen, Victoria, 2 February 2001
Mr Crook says handguns are now much easier to get than a semi-automatic rifle because the gun laws caused a huge increase in handguns on the black market.
John Crook, President Gun Control Australia
Canberra Times, 28 April 2001
“Whatever gun laws you have, you will still have people obtaining guns illegally. That's the reality.”
Steve Bracks, Victorian Labor Premier
The Age, 14 May 2001
“I want to say to sporting shooters that I understand their sport and see it as a legitimate sport.”
John Anderson, Deputy Prime Minister
Sunday Herald Sun, Victoria, 5 August 2001
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