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Western Australia to Limit Number of Guns Individuals Can Own

The Labor government has called the move ‘historic’ and cited ‘public safety’ as a key consideration.
Western Australia to Limit Number of Guns Individuals Can Own
Customers shop for firearms in a gun store in Austin, Texas, on Aug. 25, 2023. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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The Western Australian Labor Government is planning to restrict how many guns a licensed firearm holder can own.

The Labor government, led by Premier Roger Cook, called the reform the “toughest firearms laws” in Australia, citing “community safety” as the reason for limiting gun numbers for individuals.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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