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The government has appointed the members of a group set up to advise it on decisions about firearms. Police Minister Poto Williams says the group will advise on proposed legislation, regulation and safety. Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas The establishment of the Ministers' Arms Advisory Group was included in changes to the Arms Act passed last year. It will be chaired by Don Hammond, who previously led the Statutory Game Animal Council. Other members include gun owners, medical professionals and members of the Muslim community. Police Minister Poto Williams said the group would provide advice on mat...
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 11:07 am Minister of Police Poto Williams has announced the members of the Ministers Arms Advisory Group, established to ensure balanced advice to Government on firearms that is independent of Police. “The Ministers Arms Advisory Group is an important part of delivering on the Government’s commitment to ensure we maintain the balance of keeping our communities safe, while still enabling the safe use of firearms in our communities for legitimate purposes,” says Poto Williams. “The establishment of this group was enabled by the laws passed last year to strengthen...
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Public health experts included in gun advice panel 06 Apr 2021 17:12 PM More Related Stories Related Podcast Public health experts, sociologists and a representative of the Muslim community are joining pro and anti gun control advocates on a new Ministers Arms Advisory Group. Police Minister Poto Williams says the group will give balanced advice to Government on firearms independent of Police. She says the Government is committed to maintaining the balance of keeping communities safe, while still enabling the safe use of firearms for legitimate purposes. The group will be asked to provi...