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WA's firearm buyback scheme kicks off

WESTERN Australia’s firearm buyback compensation scheme will commence on Wednesday to coincide with the introduction of the state’s tough new gun laws to parliament.

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 WA gun licence holders are being encouraged to hand in their firearms, as the Government's buyback scheme gets underway. Photo credit: DG FotoStock, Shutterstock.

WA gun licence holders are being encouraged to hand in their firearms, as the Government's buyback scheme gets underway. Photo credit: DG FotoStock, Shutterstock.

As part of the WA Government's $64.3 million scheme licence holders are eligible to receive compensation for surrendered firearms, regardless of whether legislative changes impact their licence. The...

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