Standing in for the police minister, Kris Faafoi acknowledged the increase but said it was an operational matter for police. "As the legislation currently stands, those on the National Gang List can have their firearms licence removed if police believe they are not a fit and proper person and associated with a gang. That is a piece of legislation the ACT Party voted against". But McKee questioned why, if the police had such powers, were they not using them. "Under what circumstances is it appropriate for a gang member to hold a firearms licence?" she asked. Faafoi responded it was a decision made at the police's discretion.