Police Union Calls for Review of Australia’s Gun Licensing System After Deadly Ambush

Police Union Calls for Review of Australia’s Gun Licensing System After Deadly Ambush
Weapons that were handed in are seen at the Victoria Police Forensic Services Centre in Melbourne, Australia, on Aug. 11, 2017. Robert Cianflone/Getty Images
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The head of the Queensland Police Union, Ian Leavers, says more coordination may be needed between the state’s separate gun licensing systems following the deadly ambush and killing of two police officers at Wieambilla, near the remote inland Queensland town of Chincilla.

The three perpetrators were found to have access to “considerable weaponry” at their property, including rifles and shotguns, a situation which has left police authorities searching for answers.

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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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