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Firearms Licence Backlog Draws MP Scrutiny as Grant Council Opens Stormwater Plan to Public

Nearly 25,000 applications are waiting for processing across the state.

Overview

  • State firearms licence applications have climbed to almost 25,000, creating significant processing delays.
  • Member for MacKillop Nick McBride has publicly questioned the waiting times for applicants.
  • Recent reports do not include a response from the licensing authority or a timeline for clearing the backlog.
  • The District Council of Grant has endorsed a draft Stormwater Asset Management Plan and released it for consultation.
  • Mayor Kylie Boston and chief executive Darryl Whicker have urged residents to provide feedback on the draft plan.