AAP General News (Australia)
12-09-2003
Qld: Handgun buyback extended
BRISBANE, Dec 9 AAP - Queensland's handgun owners have been given a six-month extension
on a buyback and amnesty scheme.
The buyback, which will now end on June 30 next year, was introduced after uniform
national handgun laws came into effect in July.
Queensland Police Minister Tony McGrady said today around 8,000 handguns and 45,000
parts and accessories had been surrendered in the state since July.
Licensed shooters had been paid almost $11 million in compensation, two-thirds of which
was being funded by the commonwealth, Mr McGrady said.
Nationally, more than $43 million has been spent on buying back around 35,000 handguns.
The buyback and amnesty does not affect people who hold weapons for occupational purposes
such as farmers or security guards.
Mobile buyback units will visit regional centres over the next six months.
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