Summarised by Centrist
The Justice Select Committee has recommended changes to the Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Amendment Bill, arguing it gives police excessive power for warrantless searches and risks implicating innocent people. The bill, part of the government’s anti-gang measures, would broaden the application of FPOs and grant new search powers. The committee suggests limiting these powers to ensure searches are reasonable and focused on compliance with FPO conditions.
“The financial sustainability of the scheme is under pressure.”
Summarised by Centrist A former political figure convicted of sexually abusing teenage boys has lost
“It’s just a really bad day for those communities.”
“In the end, the very methods you use to silence opposition can and will be turned against you.”
“It’s a substantial change: a state reach into a very private space…”
“Centrism isn’t about sitting on the fence.”
“The financial sustainability of the scheme is under pressure.”
Summarised by Centrist A former political figure convicted of sexually abusing teenage boys has lost
“It’s just a really bad day for those communities.”
“In the end, the very methods you use to silence opposition can and will be turned against you.”
“It’s a substantial change: a state reach into a very private space…”
“Centrism isn’t about sitting on the fence.”
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