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QPS EXECUTIVE BRIEFING NOTE
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
PURPOSE
1 To brief the Commissioner on the progress of the Weapons Licensing Management System(WLMS) Project Stage 2 and the planned go-live date of Phase 22
BACKGROUND
2 As part of Stage 2 phase 22 the WLMS Project is implementing online application andpayment process functionality for Weapons Licence Applications and Permit to Acquireforms
3 In July 2012 the Major Projects Committee (MPC) approved the delay to the go-live of theonline functionality to November 2012 This delay allowed QPS to implement additionalsecurity infrastructure which required testing both internally and by external vendors
ISSUES
4 All internal and external security testing of the functionality has been successfully completedby the project team Information Systems Branch (ISB) and external vendors This testinghas included load testing vulnerability and penetration testing The additional securityinfrastructure is now in place across all the QPS websites
5 On 31 October the new forms were deployed to the production system however access viathe QPS website was not enabled This is allowing the project team with selected internalapplicants to confirm the successful implementation including connectivity to the Commbankpayment site
6 Subject to this final confirmation of all systems the online forms will be made publiclyavailable on the QPS website at 9am on Thursday 15 November Final confirmation willoccur on Tuesday 13 November
7 A retail based marketing campaign has been planned This will provide posters brochuresand flyers to all Queensland Police Stations weapons dealers and clubs and will bedistributed on 15 November to coincide with the go-live
8 The WLMS Project Board has met and endorsed the go-live schedule A further meeting willoccur on Wednesday 14 November 2012 to confirm all necessary arrangements are inplace
9 The go-live of stage 22 presents a media opportunity A list of the benefits and features ofthe online functionality is provided in Attachment A as the basis for talking points if requiredThe WLMS Project Board has discussed the issue of a media launch and support no actionbeing taken until the system has been in operation for approximately 1 week
RECOMMENDATION
10 That the Commissioner notes the contents of this Briefing Note
JENNIFER REILLY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Contact Officer Jackie Sheehan WLMS Project Manager ICT Major Projects (07) 3015-551813 November 2012
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE (RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment COMMISSIONER
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SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE Attachment A Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA) Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay for
their licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a week Moving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a
time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options At its core applying online will save time Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balances
associated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a police
station to undergo a 100 point identification check Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in most
instances QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and this
online system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed Paper applications will still be accepted
Further notes
bull Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an application They will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their home
bull Online applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided through CommBank
bull Currently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are required to attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance
bull Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to police stations or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
bull From a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trained staff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sent to Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staff
bull An online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing and staff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still apply this efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing of licences and PTAs
bull Applicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as an internet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homes or through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public libraries and there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipment
bull People can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouraged to post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can This ensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online system clearly outlines the documents that are required to be sent
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SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
bull Many sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and Registered TrainingOrganisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to supportpeople with their online applications
bull The online application is very user friendly The systemo clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeo advises on the correct formats for informationo uses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where
possibleo where required free text fields are provided for explanationso restricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain
questions thereby reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they selectrestricts the category of weapon they can apply for)
o uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form andcorrectamend information if required
o has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in thatsection and link back to the QPS website for more information
o wonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answeredon a screen
o manages payment through a secure payment gateway provided byCommBank
o notifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are stilloutstanding
o delivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at theend of the process and
o sends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information theyprovided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
June 21 2015 Issued at 8am
Adler lever action shotgun enquiry Email inquiry received from Dylan Welch ABC 730
1 Is the Adler Lever Action Shotgun approved for sale in QLD2 If no has it been rejected or are there plans to approve it3 If yes what firearms category (ie A BC D) has it been given4 If it has been awarded a category A license why is that given it has a similar rate of fire as
a pump action shotgun and a magazine capacity of more than five rounds
Response The Adler lever action shotgun is approved for sale in Queensland and is classified as a Category lsquoArsquo firearm
Section 2(1)(e) of the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Qld) provides the category of this firearm by virtue of it being a lsquoshotgun other than a pump action shotgun or self-loading shotgunrsquo
There are no known plans to have this firearm be reclassified into another category of weapon at this time
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
November 29 2012 Issued at XXpm
Registered firearms Far Northern Region Response to Sarah Weir Sea FM
Query
Irsquom trying to localise a story about the Newman Governmentrsquos penalty changes for illegal firearms and was wondering if I might be able to get some details about how many firearms might be registered in the Cairns Tablelands or Far Northern region
Response
A total of 13081 weapons are registered within the Cairns District as at 28112012
Row
Region District ddd
Division
5 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
CAIRNS
43 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
EDMONTON
53 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
SMITHFIELD
81 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
MOSSMAN
89 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
GORDONVALE
105 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WEIPA
140 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COOKTOWN
278 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORT DOUGLAS
282 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
THURSDAY ISLAND
292 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LAURA
307 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BAMAGA
310 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
KOWANYAMA
311 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WUJAL WUJAL
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315 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COEN
330 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HOPE VALE
335 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORMPURAAW
336 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
AURUKUN
337 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HORN ISLAND
340 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
YARRABAH
341 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LOCKHART RIVER
345 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
ltNo Divisiongt
365 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BADU ISLAND +Licence+Weapon+Location+DetailampResidentialStorage=StorageampLice
eaponStatus=Consignment+SaleampLicenceWeaponStatus=RepairampLice
Fire+Firearms+LicenceampLicenceClass=Collector27s+Licence+(Weapoirearms+Licence+(Instructor)ampLicenceClass=Historical+Society+A
+Sole+ProviderampLicenceClass=Security+Licence+(Organisation)+ampLic
370 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
INVALID
A total of 13160 weapons are registered within the Mareeba District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
20 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MAREEBA 4942
45 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ATHERTON 3284
127 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MALANDA 1434
130 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA RAVENSHOE 1398
167 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA DIMBULAH 1165
177 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA YUNGABURRA 1034
191 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA KURANDA 881
194 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT MOLLOY 976
218 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA HERBERTON 793
259 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT GARNET 427
262 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MILLAA MILLAA 491
271 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA GEORGETOWN 352
287 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CHILLAGOE 295
294 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA FORSAYTH 228
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QPS EXECUTIVE BRIEFING NOTE
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
PURPOSE
1 To brief the Commissioner on the progress of the Weapons Licensing Management System(WLMS) Project Stage 2 and the planned go-live date of Phase 22
BACKGROUND
2 As part of Stage 2 phase 22 the WLMS Project is implementing online application andpayment process functionality for Weapons Licence Applications and Permit to Acquireforms
3 In July 2012 the Major Projects Committee (MPC) approved the delay to the go-live of theonline functionality to November 2012 This delay allowed QPS to implement additionalsecurity infrastructure which required testing both internally and by external vendors
ISSUES
4 All internal and external security testing of the functionality has been successfully completedby the project team Information Systems Branch (ISB) and external vendors This testinghas included load testing vulnerability and penetration testing The additional securityinfrastructure is now in place across all the QPS websites
5 On 31 October the new forms were deployed to the production system however access viathe QPS website was not enabled This is allowing the project team with selected internalapplicants to confirm the successful implementation including connectivity to the Commbankpayment site
6 Subject to this final confirmation of all systems the online forms will be made publiclyavailable on the QPS website at 9am on Thursday 15 November Final confirmation willoccur on Tuesday 13 November
7 A retail based marketing campaign has been planned This will provide posters brochuresand flyers to all Queensland Police Stations weapons dealers and clubs and will bedistributed on 15 November to coincide with the go-live
8 The WLMS Project Board has met and endorsed the go-live schedule A further meeting willoccur on Wednesday 14 November 2012 to confirm all necessary arrangements are inplace
9 The go-live of stage 22 presents a media opportunity A list of the benefits and features ofthe online functionality is provided in Attachment A as the basis for talking points if requiredThe WLMS Project Board has discussed the issue of a media launch and support no actionbeing taken until the system has been in operation for approximately 1 week
RECOMMENDATION
10 That the Commissioner notes the contents of this Briefing Note
JENNIFER REILLY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Contact Officer Jackie Sheehan WLMS Project Manager ICT Major Projects (07) 3015-551813 November 2012
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE (RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment COMMISSIONER
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SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE Attachment A Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA) Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay for
their licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a week Moving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a
time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options At its core applying online will save time Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balances
associated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a police
station to undergo a 100 point identification check Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in most
instances QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and this
online system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed Paper applications will still be accepted
Further notes
bull Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an application They will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their home
bull Online applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided through CommBank
bull Currently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are required to attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance
bull Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to police stations or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
bull From a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trained staff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sent to Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staff
bull An online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing and staff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still apply this efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing of licences and PTAs
bull Applicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as an internet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homes or through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public libraries and there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipment
bull People can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouraged to post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can This ensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online system clearly outlines the documents that are required to be sent
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SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
bull Many sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and Registered TrainingOrganisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to supportpeople with their online applications
bull The online application is very user friendly The systemo clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeo advises on the correct formats for informationo uses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where
possibleo where required free text fields are provided for explanationso restricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain
questions thereby reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they selectrestricts the category of weapon they can apply for)
o uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form andcorrectamend information if required
o has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in thatsection and link back to the QPS website for more information
o wonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answeredon a screen
o manages payment through a secure payment gateway provided byCommBank
o notifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are stilloutstanding
o delivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at theend of the process and
o sends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information theyprovided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
June 21 2015 Issued at 8am
Adler lever action shotgun enquiry Email inquiry received from Dylan Welch ABC 730
1 Is the Adler Lever Action Shotgun approved for sale in QLD2 If no has it been rejected or are there plans to approve it3 If yes what firearms category (ie A BC D) has it been given4 If it has been awarded a category A license why is that given it has a similar rate of fire as
a pump action shotgun and a magazine capacity of more than five rounds
Response The Adler lever action shotgun is approved for sale in Queensland and is classified as a Category lsquoArsquo firearm
Section 2(1)(e) of the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Qld) provides the category of this firearm by virtue of it being a lsquoshotgun other than a pump action shotgun or self-loading shotgunrsquo
There are no known plans to have this firearm be reclassified into another category of weapon at this time
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
November 29 2012 Issued at XXpm
Registered firearms Far Northern Region Response to Sarah Weir Sea FM
Query
Irsquom trying to localise a story about the Newman Governmentrsquos penalty changes for illegal firearms and was wondering if I might be able to get some details about how many firearms might be registered in the Cairns Tablelands or Far Northern region
Response
A total of 13081 weapons are registered within the Cairns District as at 28112012
Row
Region District ddd
Division
5 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
CAIRNS
43 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
EDMONTON
53 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
SMITHFIELD
81 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
MOSSMAN
89 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
GORDONVALE
105 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WEIPA
140 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COOKTOWN
278 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORT DOUGLAS
282 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
THURSDAY ISLAND
292 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LAURA
307 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BAMAGA
310 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
KOWANYAMA
311 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WUJAL WUJAL
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315 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COEN
330 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HOPE VALE
335 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORMPURAAW
336 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
AURUKUN
337 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HORN ISLAND
340 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
YARRABAH
341 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LOCKHART RIVER
345 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
ltNo Divisiongt
365 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BADU ISLAND +Licence+Weapon+Location+DetailampResidentialStorage=StorageampLice
eaponStatus=Consignment+SaleampLicenceWeaponStatus=RepairampLice
Fire+Firearms+LicenceampLicenceClass=Collector27s+Licence+(Weapoirearms+Licence+(Instructor)ampLicenceClass=Historical+Society+A
+Sole+ProviderampLicenceClass=Security+Licence+(Organisation)+ampLic
370 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
INVALID
A total of 13160 weapons are registered within the Mareeba District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
20 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MAREEBA 4942
45 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ATHERTON 3284
127 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MALANDA 1434
130 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA RAVENSHOE 1398
167 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA DIMBULAH 1165
177 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA YUNGABURRA 1034
191 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA KURANDA 881
194 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT MOLLOY 976
218 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA HERBERTON 793
259 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT GARNET 427
262 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MILLAA MILLAA 491
271 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA GEORGETOWN 352
287 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CHILLAGOE 295
294 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA FORSAYTH 228
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QPS EXECUTIVE BRIEFING NOTE
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
PURPOSE
1 To brief the Commissioner on the progress of the Weapons Licensing Management System(WLMS) Project Stage 2 and the planned go-live date of Phase 22
BACKGROUND
2 As part of Stage 2 phase 22 the WLMS Project is implementing online application andpayment process functionality for Weapons Licence Applications and Permit to Acquireforms
3 In July 2012 the Major Projects Committee (MPC) approved the delay to the go-live of theonline functionality to November 2012 This delay allowed QPS to implement additionalsecurity infrastructure which required testing both internally and by external vendors
ISSUES
4 All internal and external security testing of the functionality has been successfully completedby the project team Information Systems Branch (ISB) and external vendors This testinghas included load testing vulnerability and penetration testing The additional securityinfrastructure is now in place across all the QPS websites
5 On 31 October the new forms were deployed to the production system however access viathe QPS website was not enabled This is allowing the project team with selected internalapplicants to confirm the successful implementation including connectivity to the Commbankpayment site
6 Subject to this final confirmation of all systems the online forms will be made publiclyavailable on the QPS website at 9am on Thursday 15 November Final confirmation willoccur on Tuesday 13 November
7 A retail based marketing campaign has been planned This will provide posters brochuresand flyers to all Queensland Police Stations weapons dealers and clubs and will bedistributed on 15 November to coincide with the go-live
8 The WLMS Project Board has met and endorsed the go-live schedule A further meeting willoccur on Wednesday 14 November 2012 to confirm all necessary arrangements are inplace
9 The go-live of stage 22 presents a media opportunity A list of the benefits and features ofthe online functionality is provided in Attachment A as the basis for talking points if requiredThe WLMS Project Board has discussed the issue of a media launch and support no actionbeing taken until the system has been in operation for approximately 1 week
RECOMMENDATION
10 That the Commissioner notes the contents of this Briefing Note
JENNIFER REILLY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Contact Officer Jackie Sheehan WLMS Project Manager ICT Major Projects (07) 3015-551813 November 2012
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE (RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment COMMISSIONER
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE Attachment A Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA) Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay for
their licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a week Moving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a
time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options At its core applying online will save time Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balances
associated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a police
station to undergo a 100 point identification check Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in most
instances QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and this
online system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed Paper applications will still be accepted
Further notes
bull Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an application They will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their home
bull Online applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided through CommBank
bull Currently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are required to attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance
bull Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to police stations or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
bull From a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trained staff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sent to Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staff
bull An online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing and staff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still apply this efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing of licences and PTAs
bull Applicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as an internet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homes or through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public libraries and there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipment
bull People can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouraged to post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can This ensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online system clearly outlines the documents that are required to be sent
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
bull Many sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and Registered TrainingOrganisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to supportpeople with their online applications
bull The online application is very user friendly The systemo clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeo advises on the correct formats for informationo uses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where
possibleo where required free text fields are provided for explanationso restricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain
questions thereby reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they selectrestricts the category of weapon they can apply for)
o uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form andcorrectamend information if required
o has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in thatsection and link back to the QPS website for more information
o wonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answeredon a screen
o manages payment through a secure payment gateway provided byCommBank
o notifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are stilloutstanding
o delivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at theend of the process and
o sends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information theyprovided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
June 21 2015 Issued at 8am
Adler lever action shotgun enquiry Email inquiry received from Dylan Welch ABC 730
1 Is the Adler Lever Action Shotgun approved for sale in QLD2 If no has it been rejected or are there plans to approve it3 If yes what firearms category (ie A BC D) has it been given4 If it has been awarded a category A license why is that given it has a similar rate of fire as
a pump action shotgun and a magazine capacity of more than five rounds
Response The Adler lever action shotgun is approved for sale in Queensland and is classified as a Category lsquoArsquo firearm
Section 2(1)(e) of the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Qld) provides the category of this firearm by virtue of it being a lsquoshotgun other than a pump action shotgun or self-loading shotgunrsquo
There are no known plans to have this firearm be reclassified into another category of weapon at this time
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
November 29 2012 Issued at XXpm
Registered firearms Far Northern Region Response to Sarah Weir Sea FM
Query
Irsquom trying to localise a story about the Newman Governmentrsquos penalty changes for illegal firearms and was wondering if I might be able to get some details about how many firearms might be registered in the Cairns Tablelands or Far Northern region
Response
A total of 13081 weapons are registered within the Cairns District as at 28112012
Row
Region District ddd
Division
5 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
CAIRNS
43 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
EDMONTON
53 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
SMITHFIELD
81 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
MOSSMAN
89 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
GORDONVALE
105 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WEIPA
140 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COOKTOWN
278 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORT DOUGLAS
282 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
THURSDAY ISLAND
292 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LAURA
307 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BAMAGA
310 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
KOWANYAMA
311 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WUJAL WUJAL
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315 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COEN
330 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HOPE VALE
335 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORMPURAAW
336 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
AURUKUN
337 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HORN ISLAND
340 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
YARRABAH
341 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LOCKHART RIVER
345 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
ltNo Divisiongt
365 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BADU ISLAND +Licence+Weapon+Location+DetailampResidentialStorage=StorageampLice
eaponStatus=Consignment+SaleampLicenceWeaponStatus=RepairampLice
Fire+Firearms+LicenceampLicenceClass=Collector27s+Licence+(Weapoirearms+Licence+(Instructor)ampLicenceClass=Historical+Society+A
+Sole+ProviderampLicenceClass=Security+Licence+(Organisation)+ampLic
370 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
INVALID
A total of 13160 weapons are registered within the Mareeba District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
20 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MAREEBA 4942
45 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ATHERTON 3284
127 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MALANDA 1434
130 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA RAVENSHOE 1398
167 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA DIMBULAH 1165
177 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA YUNGABURRA 1034
191 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA KURANDA 881
194 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT MOLLOY 976
218 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA HERBERTON 793
259 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT GARNET 427
262 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MILLAA MILLAA 491
271 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA GEORGETOWN 352
287 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CHILLAGOE 295
294 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA FORSAYTH 228
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QPS EXECUTIVE BRIEFING NOTE
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
PURPOSE
1 To brief the Commissioner on the progress of the Weapons Licensing Management System(WLMS) Project Stage 2 and the planned go-live date of Phase 22
BACKGROUND
2 As part of Stage 2 phase 22 the WLMS Project is implementing online application andpayment process functionality for Weapons Licence Applications and Permit to Acquireforms
3 In July 2012 the Major Projects Committee (MPC) approved the delay to the go-live of theonline functionality to November 2012 This delay allowed QPS to implement additionalsecurity infrastructure which required testing both internally and by external vendors
ISSUES
4 All internal and external security testing of the functionality has been successfully completedby the project team Information Systems Branch (ISB) and external vendors This testinghas included load testing vulnerability and penetration testing The additional securityinfrastructure is now in place across all the QPS websites
5 On 31 October the new forms were deployed to the production system however access viathe QPS website was not enabled This is allowing the project team with selected internalapplicants to confirm the successful implementation including connectivity to the Commbankpayment site
6 Subject to this final confirmation of all systems the online forms will be made publiclyavailable on the QPS website at 9am on Thursday 15 November Final confirmation willoccur on Tuesday 13 November
7 A retail based marketing campaign has been planned This will provide posters brochuresand flyers to all Queensland Police Stations weapons dealers and clubs and will bedistributed on 15 November to coincide with the go-live
8 The WLMS Project Board has met and endorsed the go-live schedule A further meeting willoccur on Wednesday 14 November 2012 to confirm all necessary arrangements are inplace
9 The go-live of stage 22 presents a media opportunity A list of the benefits and features ofthe online functionality is provided in Attachment A as the basis for talking points if requiredThe WLMS Project Board has discussed the issue of a media launch and support no actionbeing taken until the system has been in operation for approximately 1 week
RECOMMENDATION
10 That the Commissioner notes the contents of this Briefing Note
JENNIFER REILLY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Contact Officer Jackie Sheehan WLMS Project Manager ICT Major Projects (07) 3015-551813 November 2012
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE (RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment COMMISSIONER
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE Attachment A Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA) Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay for
their licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a week Moving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a
time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options At its core applying online will save time Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balances
associated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a police
station to undergo a 100 point identification check Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in most
instances QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and this
online system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed Paper applications will still be accepted
Further notes
bull Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an application They will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their home
bull Online applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided through CommBank
bull Currently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are required to attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance
bull Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to police stations or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
bull From a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trained staff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sent to Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staff
bull An online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing and staff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still apply this efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing of licences and PTAs
bull Applicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as an internet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homes or through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public libraries and there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipment
bull People can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouraged to post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can This ensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online system clearly outlines the documents that are required to be sent
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SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
bull Many sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and Registered TrainingOrganisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to supportpeople with their online applications
bull The online application is very user friendly The systemo clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeo advises on the correct formats for informationo uses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where
possibleo where required free text fields are provided for explanationso restricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain
questions thereby reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they selectrestricts the category of weapon they can apply for)
o uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form andcorrectamend information if required
o has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in thatsection and link back to the QPS website for more information
o wonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answeredon a screen
o manages payment through a secure payment gateway provided byCommBank
o notifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are stilloutstanding
o delivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at theend of the process and
o sends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information theyprovided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
June 21 2015 Issued at 8am
Adler lever action shotgun enquiry Email inquiry received from Dylan Welch ABC 730
1 Is the Adler Lever Action Shotgun approved for sale in QLD2 If no has it been rejected or are there plans to approve it3 If yes what firearms category (ie A BC D) has it been given4 If it has been awarded a category A license why is that given it has a similar rate of fire as
a pump action shotgun and a magazine capacity of more than five rounds
Response The Adler lever action shotgun is approved for sale in Queensland and is classified as a Category lsquoArsquo firearm
Section 2(1)(e) of the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Qld) provides the category of this firearm by virtue of it being a lsquoshotgun other than a pump action shotgun or self-loading shotgunrsquo
There are no known plans to have this firearm be reclassified into another category of weapon at this time
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
November 29 2012 Issued at XXpm
Registered firearms Far Northern Region Response to Sarah Weir Sea FM
Query
Irsquom trying to localise a story about the Newman Governmentrsquos penalty changes for illegal firearms and was wondering if I might be able to get some details about how many firearms might be registered in the Cairns Tablelands or Far Northern region
Response
A total of 13081 weapons are registered within the Cairns District as at 28112012
Row
Region District ddd
Division
5 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
CAIRNS
43 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
EDMONTON
53 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
SMITHFIELD
81 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
MOSSMAN
89 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
GORDONVALE
105 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WEIPA
140 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COOKTOWN
278 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORT DOUGLAS
282 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
THURSDAY ISLAND
292 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LAURA
307 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BAMAGA
310 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
KOWANYAMA
311 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WUJAL WUJAL
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315 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COEN
330 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HOPE VALE
335 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORMPURAAW
336 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
AURUKUN
337 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HORN ISLAND
340 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
YARRABAH
341 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LOCKHART RIVER
345 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
ltNo Divisiongt
365 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BADU ISLAND +Licence+Weapon+Location+DetailampResidentialStorage=StorageampLice
eaponStatus=Consignment+SaleampLicenceWeaponStatus=RepairampLice
Fire+Firearms+LicenceampLicenceClass=Collector27s+Licence+(Weapoirearms+Licence+(Instructor)ampLicenceClass=Historical+Society+A
+Sole+ProviderampLicenceClass=Security+Licence+(Organisation)+ampLic
370 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
INVALID
A total of 13160 weapons are registered within the Mareeba District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
20 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MAREEBA 4942
45 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ATHERTON 3284
127 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MALANDA 1434
130 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA RAVENSHOE 1398
167 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA DIMBULAH 1165
177 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA YUNGABURRA 1034
191 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA KURANDA 881
194 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT MOLLOY 976
218 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA HERBERTON 793
259 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT GARNET 427
262 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MILLAA MILLAA 491
271 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA GEORGETOWN 352
287 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CHILLAGOE 295
294 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA FORSAYTH 228
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QPS EXECUTIVE BRIEFING NOTE
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
PURPOSE
1 To brief the Commissioner on the progress of the Weapons Licensing Management System(WLMS) Project Stage 2 and the planned go-live date of Phase 22
BACKGROUND
2 As part of Stage 2 phase 22 the WLMS Project is implementing online application andpayment process functionality for Weapons Licence Applications and Permit to Acquireforms
3 In July 2012 the Major Projects Committee (MPC) approved the delay to the go-live of theonline functionality to November 2012 This delay allowed QPS to implement additionalsecurity infrastructure which required testing both internally and by external vendors
ISSUES
4 All internal and external security testing of the functionality has been successfully completedby the project team Information Systems Branch (ISB) and external vendors This testinghas included load testing vulnerability and penetration testing The additional securityinfrastructure is now in place across all the QPS websites
5 On 31 October the new forms were deployed to the production system however access viathe QPS website was not enabled This is allowing the project team with selected internalapplicants to confirm the successful implementation including connectivity to the Commbankpayment site
6 Subject to this final confirmation of all systems the online forms will be made publiclyavailable on the QPS website at 9am on Thursday 15 November Final confirmation willoccur on Tuesday 13 November
7 A retail based marketing campaign has been planned This will provide posters brochuresand flyers to all Queensland Police Stations weapons dealers and clubs and will bedistributed on 15 November to coincide with the go-live
8 The WLMS Project Board has met and endorsed the go-live schedule A further meeting willoccur on Wednesday 14 November 2012 to confirm all necessary arrangements are inplace
9 The go-live of stage 22 presents a media opportunity A list of the benefits and features ofthe online functionality is provided in Attachment A as the basis for talking points if requiredThe WLMS Project Board has discussed the issue of a media launch and support no actionbeing taken until the system has been in operation for approximately 1 week
RECOMMENDATION
10 That the Commissioner notes the contents of this Briefing Note
JENNIFER REILLY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Contact Officer Jackie Sheehan WLMS Project Manager ICT Major Projects (07) 3015-551813 November 2012
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE (RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment COMMISSIONER
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE Attachment A Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA) Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay for
their licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a week Moving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a
time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options At its core applying online will save time Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balances
associated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a police
station to undergo a 100 point identification check Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in most
instances QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and this
online system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed Paper applications will still be accepted
Further notes
bull Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an application They will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their home
bull Online applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided through CommBank
bull Currently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are required to attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance
bull Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to police stations or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
bull From a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trained staff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sent to Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staff
bull An online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing and staff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still apply this efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing of licences and PTAs
bull Applicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as an internet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homes or through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public libraries and there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipment
bull People can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouraged to post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can This ensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online system clearly outlines the documents that are required to be sent
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
bull Many sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and Registered TrainingOrganisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to supportpeople with their online applications
bull The online application is very user friendly The systemo clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeo advises on the correct formats for informationo uses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where
possibleo where required free text fields are provided for explanationso restricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain
questions thereby reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they selectrestricts the category of weapon they can apply for)
o uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form andcorrectamend information if required
o has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in thatsection and link back to the QPS website for more information
o wonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answeredon a screen
o manages payment through a secure payment gateway provided byCommBank
o notifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are stilloutstanding
o delivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at theend of the process and
o sends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information theyprovided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
June 21 2015 Issued at 8am
Adler lever action shotgun enquiry Email inquiry received from Dylan Welch ABC 730
1 Is the Adler Lever Action Shotgun approved for sale in QLD2 If no has it been rejected or are there plans to approve it3 If yes what firearms category (ie A BC D) has it been given4 If it has been awarded a category A license why is that given it has a similar rate of fire as
a pump action shotgun and a magazine capacity of more than five rounds
Response The Adler lever action shotgun is approved for sale in Queensland and is classified as a Category lsquoArsquo firearm
Section 2(1)(e) of the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Qld) provides the category of this firearm by virtue of it being a lsquoshotgun other than a pump action shotgun or self-loading shotgunrsquo
There are no known plans to have this firearm be reclassified into another category of weapon at this time
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
November 29 2012 Issued at XXpm
Registered firearms Far Northern Region Response to Sarah Weir Sea FM
Query
Irsquom trying to localise a story about the Newman Governmentrsquos penalty changes for illegal firearms and was wondering if I might be able to get some details about how many firearms might be registered in the Cairns Tablelands or Far Northern region
Response
A total of 13081 weapons are registered within the Cairns District as at 28112012
Row
Region District ddd
Division
5 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
CAIRNS
43 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
EDMONTON
53 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
SMITHFIELD
81 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
MOSSMAN
89 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
GORDONVALE
105 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WEIPA
140 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COOKTOWN
278 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORT DOUGLAS
282 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
THURSDAY ISLAND
292 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LAURA
307 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BAMAGA
310 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
KOWANYAMA
311 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WUJAL WUJAL
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315 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COEN
330 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HOPE VALE
335 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORMPURAAW
336 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
AURUKUN
337 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HORN ISLAND
340 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
YARRABAH
341 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LOCKHART RIVER
345 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
ltNo Divisiongt
365 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BADU ISLAND +Licence+Weapon+Location+DetailampResidentialStorage=StorageampLice
eaponStatus=Consignment+SaleampLicenceWeaponStatus=RepairampLice
Fire+Firearms+LicenceampLicenceClass=Collector27s+Licence+(Weapoirearms+Licence+(Instructor)ampLicenceClass=Historical+Society+A
+Sole+ProviderampLicenceClass=Security+Licence+(Organisation)+ampLic
370 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
INVALID
A total of 13160 weapons are registered within the Mareeba District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
20 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MAREEBA 4942
45 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ATHERTON 3284
127 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MALANDA 1434
130 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA RAVENSHOE 1398
167 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA DIMBULAH 1165
177 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA YUNGABURRA 1034
191 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA KURANDA 881
194 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT MOLLOY 976
218 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA HERBERTON 793
259 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT GARNET 427
262 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MILLAA MILLAA 491
271 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA GEORGETOWN 352
287 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CHILLAGOE 295
294 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA FORSAYTH 228
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QPS EXECUTIVE BRIEFING NOTE
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
PURPOSE
1 To brief the Commissioner on the progress of the Weapons Licensing Management System(WLMS) Project Stage 2 and the planned go-live date of Phase 22
BACKGROUND
2 As part of Stage 2 phase 22 the WLMS Project is implementing online application andpayment process functionality for Weapons Licence Applications and Permit to Acquireforms
3 In July 2012 the Major Projects Committee (MPC) approved the delay to the go-live of theonline functionality to November 2012 This delay allowed QPS to implement additionalsecurity infrastructure which required testing both internally and by external vendors
ISSUES
4 All internal and external security testing of the functionality has been successfully completedby the project team Information Systems Branch (ISB) and external vendors This testinghas included load testing vulnerability and penetration testing The additional securityinfrastructure is now in place across all the QPS websites
5 On 31 October the new forms were deployed to the production system however access viathe QPS website was not enabled This is allowing the project team with selected internalapplicants to confirm the successful implementation including connectivity to the Commbankpayment site
6 Subject to this final confirmation of all systems the online forms will be made publiclyavailable on the QPS website at 9am on Thursday 15 November Final confirmation willoccur on Tuesday 13 November
7 A retail based marketing campaign has been planned This will provide posters brochuresand flyers to all Queensland Police Stations weapons dealers and clubs and will bedistributed on 15 November to coincide with the go-live
8 The WLMS Project Board has met and endorsed the go-live schedule A further meeting willoccur on Wednesday 14 November 2012 to confirm all necessary arrangements are inplace
9 The go-live of stage 22 presents a media opportunity A list of the benefits and features ofthe online functionality is provided in Attachment A as the basis for talking points if requiredThe WLMS Project Board has discussed the issue of a media launch and support no actionbeing taken until the system has been in operation for approximately 1 week
RECOMMENDATION
10 That the Commissioner notes the contents of this Briefing Note
JENNIFER REILLY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Contact Officer Jackie Sheehan WLMS Project Manager ICT Major Projects (07) 3015-551813 November 2012
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE (RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment COMMISSIONER
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE Attachment A Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA) Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay for
their licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a week Moving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a
time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options At its core applying online will save time Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balances
associated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a police
station to undergo a 100 point identification check Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in most
instances QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and this
online system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed Paper applications will still be accepted
Further notes
bull Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an application They will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their home
bull Online applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided through CommBank
bull Currently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are required to attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance
bull Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to police stations or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
bull From a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trained staff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sent to Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staff
bull An online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing and staff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still apply this efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing of licences and PTAs
bull Applicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as an internet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homes or through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public libraries and there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipment
bull People can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouraged to post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can This ensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online system clearly outlines the documents that are required to be sent
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SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
bull Many sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and Registered TrainingOrganisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to supportpeople with their online applications
bull The online application is very user friendly The systemo clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeo advises on the correct formats for informationo uses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where
possibleo where required free text fields are provided for explanationso restricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain
questions thereby reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they selectrestricts the category of weapon they can apply for)
o uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form andcorrectamend information if required
o has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in thatsection and link back to the QPS website for more information
o wonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answeredon a screen
o manages payment through a secure payment gateway provided byCommBank
o notifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are stilloutstanding
o delivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at theend of the process and
o sends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information theyprovided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
June 21 2015 Issued at 8am
Adler lever action shotgun enquiry Email inquiry received from Dylan Welch ABC 730
1 Is the Adler Lever Action Shotgun approved for sale in QLD2 If no has it been rejected or are there plans to approve it3 If yes what firearms category (ie A BC D) has it been given4 If it has been awarded a category A license why is that given it has a similar rate of fire as
a pump action shotgun and a magazine capacity of more than five rounds
Response The Adler lever action shotgun is approved for sale in Queensland and is classified as a Category lsquoArsquo firearm
Section 2(1)(e) of the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Qld) provides the category of this firearm by virtue of it being a lsquoshotgun other than a pump action shotgun or self-loading shotgunrsquo
There are no known plans to have this firearm be reclassified into another category of weapon at this time
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
November 29 2012 Issued at XXpm
Registered firearms Far Northern Region Response to Sarah Weir Sea FM
Query
Irsquom trying to localise a story about the Newman Governmentrsquos penalty changes for illegal firearms and was wondering if I might be able to get some details about how many firearms might be registered in the Cairns Tablelands or Far Northern region
Response
A total of 13081 weapons are registered within the Cairns District as at 28112012
Row
Region District ddd
Division
5 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
CAIRNS
43 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
EDMONTON
53 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
SMITHFIELD
81 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
MOSSMAN
89 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
GORDONVALE
105 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WEIPA
140 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COOKTOWN
278 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORT DOUGLAS
282 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
THURSDAY ISLAND
292 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LAURA
307 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BAMAGA
310 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
KOWANYAMA
311 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WUJAL WUJAL
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315 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COEN
330 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HOPE VALE
335 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORMPURAAW
336 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
AURUKUN
337 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HORN ISLAND
340 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
YARRABAH
341 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LOCKHART RIVER
345 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
ltNo Divisiongt
365 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BADU ISLAND +Licence+Weapon+Location+DetailampResidentialStorage=StorageampLice
eaponStatus=Consignment+SaleampLicenceWeaponStatus=RepairampLice
Fire+Firearms+LicenceampLicenceClass=Collector27s+Licence+(Weapoirearms+Licence+(Instructor)ampLicenceClass=Historical+Society+A
+Sole+ProviderampLicenceClass=Security+Licence+(Organisation)+ampLic
370 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
INVALID
A total of 13160 weapons are registered within the Mareeba District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
20 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MAREEBA 4942
45 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ATHERTON 3284
127 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MALANDA 1434
130 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA RAVENSHOE 1398
167 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA DIMBULAH 1165
177 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA YUNGABURRA 1034
191 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA KURANDA 881
194 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT MOLLOY 976
218 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA HERBERTON 793
259 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT GARNET 427
262 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MILLAA MILLAA 491
271 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA GEORGETOWN 352
287 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CHILLAGOE 295
294 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA FORSAYTH 228
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QPS EXECUTIVE BRIEFING NOTE
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
PURPOSE
1 To brief the Commissioner on the progress of the Weapons Licensing Management System(WLMS) Project Stage 2 and the planned go-live date of Phase 22
BACKGROUND
2 As part of Stage 2 phase 22 the WLMS Project is implementing online application andpayment process functionality for Weapons Licence Applications and Permit to Acquireforms
3 In July 2012 the Major Projects Committee (MPC) approved the delay to the go-live of theonline functionality to November 2012 This delay allowed QPS to implement additionalsecurity infrastructure which required testing both internally and by external vendors
ISSUES
4 All internal and external security testing of the functionality has been successfully completedby the project team Information Systems Branch (ISB) and external vendors This testinghas included load testing vulnerability and penetration testing The additional securityinfrastructure is now in place across all the QPS websites
5 On 31 October the new forms were deployed to the production system however access viathe QPS website was not enabled This is allowing the project team with selected internalapplicants to confirm the successful implementation including connectivity to the Commbankpayment site
6 Subject to this final confirmation of all systems the online forms will be made publiclyavailable on the QPS website at 9am on Thursday 15 November Final confirmation willoccur on Tuesday 13 November
7 A retail based marketing campaign has been planned This will provide posters brochuresand flyers to all Queensland Police Stations weapons dealers and clubs and will bedistributed on 15 November to coincide with the go-live
8 The WLMS Project Board has met and endorsed the go-live schedule A further meeting willoccur on Wednesday 14 November 2012 to confirm all necessary arrangements are inplace
9 The go-live of stage 22 presents a media opportunity A list of the benefits and features ofthe online functionality is provided in Attachment A as the basis for talking points if requiredThe WLMS Project Board has discussed the issue of a media launch and support no actionbeing taken until the system has been in operation for approximately 1 week
RECOMMENDATION
10 That the Commissioner notes the contents of this Briefing Note
JENNIFER REILLY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Contact Officer Jackie Sheehan WLMS Project Manager ICT Major Projects (07) 3015-551813 November 2012
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE (RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment COMMISSIONER
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE Attachment A Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA) Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay for
their licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a week Moving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a
time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options At its core applying online will save time Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balances
associated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a police
station to undergo a 100 point identification check Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in most
instances QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and this
online system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed Paper applications will still be accepted
Further notes
bull Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an application They will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their home
bull Online applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided through CommBank
bull Currently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are required to attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance
bull Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to police stations or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
bull From a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trained staff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sent to Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staff
bull An online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing and staff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still apply this efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing of licences and PTAs
bull Applicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as an internet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homes or through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public libraries and there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipment
bull People can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouraged to post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can This ensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online system clearly outlines the documents that are required to be sent
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
bull Many sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and Registered TrainingOrganisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to supportpeople with their online applications
bull The online application is very user friendly The systemo clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeo advises on the correct formats for informationo uses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where
possibleo where required free text fields are provided for explanationso restricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain
questions thereby reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they selectrestricts the category of weapon they can apply for)
o uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form andcorrectamend information if required
o has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in thatsection and link back to the QPS website for more information
o wonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answeredon a screen
o manages payment through a secure payment gateway provided byCommBank
o notifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are stilloutstanding
o delivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at theend of the process and
o sends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information theyprovided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
June 21 2015 Issued at 8am
Adler lever action shotgun enquiry Email inquiry received from Dylan Welch ABC 730
1 Is the Adler Lever Action Shotgun approved for sale in QLD2 If no has it been rejected or are there plans to approve it3 If yes what firearms category (ie A BC D) has it been given4 If it has been awarded a category A license why is that given it has a similar rate of fire as
a pump action shotgun and a magazine capacity of more than five rounds
Response The Adler lever action shotgun is approved for sale in Queensland and is classified as a Category lsquoArsquo firearm
Section 2(1)(e) of the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Qld) provides the category of this firearm by virtue of it being a lsquoshotgun other than a pump action shotgun or self-loading shotgunrsquo
There are no known plans to have this firearm be reclassified into another category of weapon at this time
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
November 29 2012 Issued at XXpm
Registered firearms Far Northern Region Response to Sarah Weir Sea FM
Query
Irsquom trying to localise a story about the Newman Governmentrsquos penalty changes for illegal firearms and was wondering if I might be able to get some details about how many firearms might be registered in the Cairns Tablelands or Far Northern region
Response
A total of 13081 weapons are registered within the Cairns District as at 28112012
Row
Region District ddd
Division
5 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
CAIRNS
43 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
EDMONTON
53 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
SMITHFIELD
81 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
MOSSMAN
89 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
GORDONVALE
105 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WEIPA
140 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COOKTOWN
278 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORT DOUGLAS
282 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
THURSDAY ISLAND
292 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LAURA
307 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BAMAGA
310 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
KOWANYAMA
311 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WUJAL WUJAL
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315 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COEN
330 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HOPE VALE
335 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORMPURAAW
336 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
AURUKUN
337 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HORN ISLAND
340 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
YARRABAH
341 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LOCKHART RIVER
345 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
ltNo Divisiongt
365 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BADU ISLAND +Licence+Weapon+Location+DetailampResidentialStorage=StorageampLice
eaponStatus=Consignment+SaleampLicenceWeaponStatus=RepairampLice
Fire+Firearms+LicenceampLicenceClass=Collector27s+Licence+(Weapoirearms+Licence+(Instructor)ampLicenceClass=Historical+Society+A
+Sole+ProviderampLicenceClass=Security+Licence+(Organisation)+ampLic
370 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
INVALID
A total of 13160 weapons are registered within the Mareeba District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
20 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MAREEBA 4942
45 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ATHERTON 3284
127 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MALANDA 1434
130 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA RAVENSHOE 1398
167 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA DIMBULAH 1165
177 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA YUNGABURRA 1034
191 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA KURANDA 881
194 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT MOLLOY 976
218 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA HERBERTON 793
259 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT GARNET 427
262 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MILLAA MILLAA 491
271 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA GEORGETOWN 352
287 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CHILLAGOE 295
294 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA FORSAYTH 228
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QPS EXECUTIVE BRIEFING NOTE
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
PURPOSE
1 To brief the Commissioner on the progress of the Weapons Licensing Management System(WLMS) Project Stage 2 and the planned go-live date of Phase 22
BACKGROUND
2 As part of Stage 2 phase 22 the WLMS Project is implementing online application andpayment process functionality for Weapons Licence Applications and Permit to Acquireforms
3 In July 2012 the Major Projects Committee (MPC) approved the delay to the go-live of theonline functionality to November 2012 This delay allowed QPS to implement additionalsecurity infrastructure which required testing both internally and by external vendors
ISSUES
4 All internal and external security testing of the functionality has been successfully completedby the project team Information Systems Branch (ISB) and external vendors This testinghas included load testing vulnerability and penetration testing The additional securityinfrastructure is now in place across all the QPS websites
5 On 31 October the new forms were deployed to the production system however access viathe QPS website was not enabled This is allowing the project team with selected internalapplicants to confirm the successful implementation including connectivity to the Commbankpayment site
6 Subject to this final confirmation of all systems the online forms will be made publiclyavailable on the QPS website at 9am on Thursday 15 November Final confirmation willoccur on Tuesday 13 November
7 A retail based marketing campaign has been planned This will provide posters brochuresand flyers to all Queensland Police Stations weapons dealers and clubs and will bedistributed on 15 November to coincide with the go-live
8 The WLMS Project Board has met and endorsed the go-live schedule A further meeting willoccur on Wednesday 14 November 2012 to confirm all necessary arrangements are inplace
9 The go-live of stage 22 presents a media opportunity A list of the benefits and features ofthe online functionality is provided in Attachment A as the basis for talking points if requiredThe WLMS Project Board has discussed the issue of a media launch and support no actionbeing taken until the system has been in operation for approximately 1 week
RECOMMENDATION
10 That the Commissioner notes the contents of this Briefing Note
JENNIFER REILLY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Contact Officer Jackie Sheehan WLMS Project Manager ICT Major Projects (07) 3015-551813 November 2012
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE (RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment COMMISSIONER
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE Attachment A Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA) Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay for
their licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a week Moving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a
time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options At its core applying online will save time Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balances
associated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a police
station to undergo a 100 point identification check Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in most
instances QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and this
online system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed Paper applications will still be accepted
Further notes
bull Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an application They will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their home
bull Online applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided through CommBank
bull Currently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are required to attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance
bull Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to police stations or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
bull From a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trained staff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sent to Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staff
bull An online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing and staff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still apply this efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing of licences and PTAs
bull Applicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as an internet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homes or through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public libraries and there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipment
bull People can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouraged to post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can This ensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online system clearly outlines the documents that are required to be sent
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
bull Many sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and Registered TrainingOrganisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to supportpeople with their online applications
bull The online application is very user friendly The systemo clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeo advises on the correct formats for informationo uses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where
possibleo where required free text fields are provided for explanationso restricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain
questions thereby reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they selectrestricts the category of weapon they can apply for)
o uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form andcorrectamend information if required
o has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in thatsection and link back to the QPS website for more information
o wonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answeredon a screen
o manages payment through a secure payment gateway provided byCommBank
o notifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are stilloutstanding
o delivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at theend of the process and
o sends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information theyprovided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
June 21 2015 Issued at 8am
Adler lever action shotgun enquiry Email inquiry received from Dylan Welch ABC 730
1 Is the Adler Lever Action Shotgun approved for sale in QLD2 If no has it been rejected or are there plans to approve it3 If yes what firearms category (ie A BC D) has it been given4 If it has been awarded a category A license why is that given it has a similar rate of fire as
a pump action shotgun and a magazine capacity of more than five rounds
Response The Adler lever action shotgun is approved for sale in Queensland and is classified as a Category lsquoArsquo firearm
Section 2(1)(e) of the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Qld) provides the category of this firearm by virtue of it being a lsquoshotgun other than a pump action shotgun or self-loading shotgunrsquo
There are no known plans to have this firearm be reclassified into another category of weapon at this time
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
November 29 2012 Issued at XXpm
Registered firearms Far Northern Region Response to Sarah Weir Sea FM
Query
Irsquom trying to localise a story about the Newman Governmentrsquos penalty changes for illegal firearms and was wondering if I might be able to get some details about how many firearms might be registered in the Cairns Tablelands or Far Northern region
Response
A total of 13081 weapons are registered within the Cairns District as at 28112012
Row
Region District ddd
Division
5 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
CAIRNS
43 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
EDMONTON
53 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
SMITHFIELD
81 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
MOSSMAN
89 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
GORDONVALE
105 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WEIPA
140 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COOKTOWN
278 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORT DOUGLAS
282 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
THURSDAY ISLAND
292 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LAURA
307 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BAMAGA
310 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
KOWANYAMA
311 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WUJAL WUJAL
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315 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COEN
330 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HOPE VALE
335 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORMPURAAW
336 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
AURUKUN
337 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HORN ISLAND
340 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
YARRABAH
341 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LOCKHART RIVER
345 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
ltNo Divisiongt
365 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BADU ISLAND +Licence+Weapon+Location+DetailampResidentialStorage=StorageampLice
eaponStatus=Consignment+SaleampLicenceWeaponStatus=RepairampLice
Fire+Firearms+LicenceampLicenceClass=Collector27s+Licence+(Weapoirearms+Licence+(Instructor)ampLicenceClass=Historical+Society+A
+Sole+ProviderampLicenceClass=Security+Licence+(Organisation)+ampLic
370 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
INVALID
A total of 13160 weapons are registered within the Mareeba District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
20 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MAREEBA 4942
45 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ATHERTON 3284
127 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MALANDA 1434
130 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA RAVENSHOE 1398
167 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA DIMBULAH 1165
177 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA YUNGABURRA 1034
191 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA KURANDA 881
194 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT MOLLOY 976
218 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA HERBERTON 793
259 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT GARNET 427
262 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MILLAA MILLAA 491
271 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA GEORGETOWN 352
287 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CHILLAGOE 295
294 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA FORSAYTH 228
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
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PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
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From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE (RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
NOTED SUPPORTED APPROVED Comment COMMISSIONER
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE Attachment A Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA) Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay for
their licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a week Moving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a
time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options At its core applying online will save time Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balances
associated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a police
station to undergo a 100 point identification check Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in most
instances QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and this
online system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed Paper applications will still be accepted
Further notes
bull Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an application They will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their home
bull Online applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided through CommBank
bull Currently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are required to attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance
bull Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to police stations or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
bull From a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trained staff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sent to Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staff
bull An online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing and staff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still apply this efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing of licences and PTAs
bull Applicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as an internet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homes or through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public libraries and there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipment
bull People can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouraged to post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can This ensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online system clearly outlines the documents that are required to be sent
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
bull Many sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and Registered TrainingOrganisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to supportpeople with their online applications
bull The online application is very user friendly The systemo clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeo advises on the correct formats for informationo uses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where
possibleo where required free text fields are provided for explanationso restricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain
questions thereby reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they selectrestricts the category of weapon they can apply for)
o uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form andcorrectamend information if required
o has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in thatsection and link back to the QPS website for more information
o wonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answeredon a screen
o manages payment through a secure payment gateway provided byCommBank
o notifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are stilloutstanding
o delivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at theend of the process and
o sends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information theyprovided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
June 21 2015 Issued at 8am
Adler lever action shotgun enquiry Email inquiry received from Dylan Welch ABC 730
1 Is the Adler Lever Action Shotgun approved for sale in QLD2 If no has it been rejected or are there plans to approve it3 If yes what firearms category (ie A BC D) has it been given4 If it has been awarded a category A license why is that given it has a similar rate of fire as
a pump action shotgun and a magazine capacity of more than five rounds
Response The Adler lever action shotgun is approved for sale in Queensland and is classified as a Category lsquoArsquo firearm
Section 2(1)(e) of the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Qld) provides the category of this firearm by virtue of it being a lsquoshotgun other than a pump action shotgun or self-loading shotgunrsquo
There are no known plans to have this firearm be reclassified into another category of weapon at this time
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
November 29 2012 Issued at XXpm
Registered firearms Far Northern Region Response to Sarah Weir Sea FM
Query
Irsquom trying to localise a story about the Newman Governmentrsquos penalty changes for illegal firearms and was wondering if I might be able to get some details about how many firearms might be registered in the Cairns Tablelands or Far Northern region
Response
A total of 13081 weapons are registered within the Cairns District as at 28112012
Row
Region District ddd
Division
5 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
CAIRNS
43 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
EDMONTON
53 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
SMITHFIELD
81 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
MOSSMAN
89 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
GORDONVALE
105 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WEIPA
140 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COOKTOWN
278 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORT DOUGLAS
282 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
THURSDAY ISLAND
292 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LAURA
307 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BAMAGA
310 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
KOWANYAMA
311 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WUJAL WUJAL
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315 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COEN
330 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HOPE VALE
335 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORMPURAAW
336 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
AURUKUN
337 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HORN ISLAND
340 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
YARRABAH
341 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LOCKHART RIVER
345 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
ltNo Divisiongt
365 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BADU ISLAND +Licence+Weapon+Location+DetailampResidentialStorage=StorageampLice
eaponStatus=Consignment+SaleampLicenceWeaponStatus=RepairampLice
Fire+Firearms+LicenceampLicenceClass=Collector27s+Licence+(Weapoirearms+Licence+(Instructor)ampLicenceClass=Historical+Society+A
+Sole+ProviderampLicenceClass=Security+Licence+(Organisation)+ampLic
370 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
INVALID
A total of 13160 weapons are registered within the Mareeba District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
20 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MAREEBA 4942
45 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ATHERTON 3284
127 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MALANDA 1434
130 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA RAVENSHOE 1398
167 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA DIMBULAH 1165
177 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA YUNGABURRA 1034
191 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA KURANDA 881
194 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT MOLLOY 976
218 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA HERBERTON 793
259 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT GARNET 427
262 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MILLAA MILLAA 491
271 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA GEORGETOWN 352
287 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CHILLAGOE 295
294 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA FORSAYTH 228
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE Attachment A Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA) Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay for
their licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a week Moving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a
time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options At its core applying online will save time Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balances
associated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a police
station to undergo a 100 point identification check Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in most
instances QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and this
online system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed Paper applications will still be accepted
Further notes
bull Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an application They will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their home
bull Online applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided through CommBank
bull Currently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are required to attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance
bull Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to police stations or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
bull From a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trained staff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sent to Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staff
bull An online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing and staff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still apply this efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing of licences and PTAs
bull Applicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as an internet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homes or through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public libraries and there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipment
bull People can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouraged to post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can This ensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online system clearly outlines the documents that are required to be sent
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
bull Many sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and Registered TrainingOrganisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to supportpeople with their online applications
bull The online application is very user friendly The systemo clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeo advises on the correct formats for informationo uses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where
possibleo where required free text fields are provided for explanationso restricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain
questions thereby reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they selectrestricts the category of weapon they can apply for)
o uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form andcorrectamend information if required
o has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in thatsection and link back to the QPS website for more information
o wonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answeredon a screen
o manages payment through a secure payment gateway provided byCommBank
o notifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are stilloutstanding
o delivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at theend of the process and
o sends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information theyprovided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
June 21 2015 Issued at 8am
Adler lever action shotgun enquiry Email inquiry received from Dylan Welch ABC 730
1 Is the Adler Lever Action Shotgun approved for sale in QLD2 If no has it been rejected or are there plans to approve it3 If yes what firearms category (ie A BC D) has it been given4 If it has been awarded a category A license why is that given it has a similar rate of fire as
a pump action shotgun and a magazine capacity of more than five rounds
Response The Adler lever action shotgun is approved for sale in Queensland and is classified as a Category lsquoArsquo firearm
Section 2(1)(e) of the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Qld) provides the category of this firearm by virtue of it being a lsquoshotgun other than a pump action shotgun or self-loading shotgunrsquo
There are no known plans to have this firearm be reclassified into another category of weapon at this time
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
November 29 2012 Issued at XXpm
Registered firearms Far Northern Region Response to Sarah Weir Sea FM
Query
Irsquom trying to localise a story about the Newman Governmentrsquos penalty changes for illegal firearms and was wondering if I might be able to get some details about how many firearms might be registered in the Cairns Tablelands or Far Northern region
Response
A total of 13081 weapons are registered within the Cairns District as at 28112012
Row
Region District ddd
Division
5 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
CAIRNS
43 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
EDMONTON
53 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
SMITHFIELD
81 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
MOSSMAN
89 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
GORDONVALE
105 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WEIPA
140 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COOKTOWN
278 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORT DOUGLAS
282 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
THURSDAY ISLAND
292 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LAURA
307 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BAMAGA
310 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
KOWANYAMA
311 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WUJAL WUJAL
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315 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COEN
330 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HOPE VALE
335 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORMPURAAW
336 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
AURUKUN
337 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HORN ISLAND
340 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
YARRABAH
341 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LOCKHART RIVER
345 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
ltNo Divisiongt
365 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BADU ISLAND +Licence+Weapon+Location+DetailampResidentialStorage=StorageampLice
eaponStatus=Consignment+SaleampLicenceWeaponStatus=RepairampLice
Fire+Firearms+LicenceampLicenceClass=Collector27s+Licence+(Weapoirearms+Licence+(Instructor)ampLicenceClass=Historical+Society+A
+Sole+ProviderampLicenceClass=Security+Licence+(Organisation)+ampLic
370 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
INVALID
A total of 13160 weapons are registered within the Mareeba District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
20 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MAREEBA 4942
45 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ATHERTON 3284
127 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MALANDA 1434
130 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA RAVENSHOE 1398
167 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA DIMBULAH 1165
177 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA YUNGABURRA 1034
191 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA KURANDA 881
194 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT MOLLOY 976
218 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA HERBERTON 793
259 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT GARNET 427
262 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MILLAA MILLAA 491
271 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA GEORGETOWN 352
287 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CHILLAGOE 295
294 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA FORSAYTH 228
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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Continuation of QPS Executive Briefing Note
SUBJECT WEAPONS LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT ndash GO-LIVE
bull Many sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and Registered TrainingOrganisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to supportpeople with their online applications
bull The online application is very user friendly The systemo clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeo advises on the correct formats for informationo uses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where
possibleo where required free text fields are provided for explanationso restricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain
questions thereby reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they selectrestricts the category of weapon they can apply for)
o uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form andcorrectamend information if required
o has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in thatsection and link back to the QPS website for more information
o wonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answeredon a screen
o manages payment through a secure payment gateway provided byCommBank
o notifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are stilloutstanding
o delivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at theend of the process and
o sends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information theyprovided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
June 21 2015 Issued at 8am
Adler lever action shotgun enquiry Email inquiry received from Dylan Welch ABC 730
1 Is the Adler Lever Action Shotgun approved for sale in QLD2 If no has it been rejected or are there plans to approve it3 If yes what firearms category (ie A BC D) has it been given4 If it has been awarded a category A license why is that given it has a similar rate of fire as
a pump action shotgun and a magazine capacity of more than five rounds
Response The Adler lever action shotgun is approved for sale in Queensland and is classified as a Category lsquoArsquo firearm
Section 2(1)(e) of the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Qld) provides the category of this firearm by virtue of it being a lsquoshotgun other than a pump action shotgun or self-loading shotgunrsquo
There are no known plans to have this firearm be reclassified into another category of weapon at this time
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
November 29 2012 Issued at XXpm
Registered firearms Far Northern Region Response to Sarah Weir Sea FM
Query
Irsquom trying to localise a story about the Newman Governmentrsquos penalty changes for illegal firearms and was wondering if I might be able to get some details about how many firearms might be registered in the Cairns Tablelands or Far Northern region
Response
A total of 13081 weapons are registered within the Cairns District as at 28112012
Row
Region District ddd
Division
5 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
CAIRNS
43 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
EDMONTON
53 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
SMITHFIELD
81 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
MOSSMAN
89 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
GORDONVALE
105 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WEIPA
140 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COOKTOWN
278 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORT DOUGLAS
282 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
THURSDAY ISLAND
292 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LAURA
307 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BAMAGA
310 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
KOWANYAMA
311 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WUJAL WUJAL
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315 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COEN
330 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HOPE VALE
335 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORMPURAAW
336 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
AURUKUN
337 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HORN ISLAND
340 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
YARRABAH
341 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LOCKHART RIVER
345 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
ltNo Divisiongt
365 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BADU ISLAND +Licence+Weapon+Location+DetailampResidentialStorage=StorageampLice
eaponStatus=Consignment+SaleampLicenceWeaponStatus=RepairampLice
Fire+Firearms+LicenceampLicenceClass=Collector27s+Licence+(Weapoirearms+Licence+(Instructor)ampLicenceClass=Historical+Society+A
+Sole+ProviderampLicenceClass=Security+Licence+(Organisation)+ampLic
370 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
INVALID
A total of 13160 weapons are registered within the Mareeba District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
20 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MAREEBA 4942
45 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ATHERTON 3284
127 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MALANDA 1434
130 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA RAVENSHOE 1398
167 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA DIMBULAH 1165
177 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA YUNGABURRA 1034
191 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA KURANDA 881
194 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT MOLLOY 976
218 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA HERBERTON 793
259 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT GARNET 427
262 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MILLAA MILLAA 491
271 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA GEORGETOWN 352
287 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CHILLAGOE 295
294 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA FORSAYTH 228
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
June 21 2015 Issued at 8am
Adler lever action shotgun enquiry Email inquiry received from Dylan Welch ABC 730
1 Is the Adler Lever Action Shotgun approved for sale in QLD2 If no has it been rejected or are there plans to approve it3 If yes what firearms category (ie A BC D) has it been given4 If it has been awarded a category A license why is that given it has a similar rate of fire as
a pump action shotgun and a magazine capacity of more than five rounds
Response The Adler lever action shotgun is approved for sale in Queensland and is classified as a Category lsquoArsquo firearm
Section 2(1)(e) of the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Qld) provides the category of this firearm by virtue of it being a lsquoshotgun other than a pump action shotgun or self-loading shotgunrsquo
There are no known plans to have this firearm be reclassified into another category of weapon at this time
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
November 29 2012 Issued at XXpm
Registered firearms Far Northern Region Response to Sarah Weir Sea FM
Query
Irsquom trying to localise a story about the Newman Governmentrsquos penalty changes for illegal firearms and was wondering if I might be able to get some details about how many firearms might be registered in the Cairns Tablelands or Far Northern region
Response
A total of 13081 weapons are registered within the Cairns District as at 28112012
Row
Region District ddd
Division
5 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
CAIRNS
43 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
EDMONTON
53 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
SMITHFIELD
81 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
MOSSMAN
89 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
GORDONVALE
105 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WEIPA
140 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COOKTOWN
278 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORT DOUGLAS
282 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
THURSDAY ISLAND
292 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LAURA
307 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BAMAGA
310 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
KOWANYAMA
311 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WUJAL WUJAL
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315 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COEN
330 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HOPE VALE
335 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORMPURAAW
336 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
AURUKUN
337 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HORN ISLAND
340 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
YARRABAH
341 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LOCKHART RIVER
345 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
ltNo Divisiongt
365 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BADU ISLAND +Licence+Weapon+Location+DetailampResidentialStorage=StorageampLice
eaponStatus=Consignment+SaleampLicenceWeaponStatus=RepairampLice
Fire+Firearms+LicenceampLicenceClass=Collector27s+Licence+(Weapoirearms+Licence+(Instructor)ampLicenceClass=Historical+Society+A
+Sole+ProviderampLicenceClass=Security+Licence+(Organisation)+ampLic
370 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
INVALID
A total of 13160 weapons are registered within the Mareeba District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
20 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MAREEBA 4942
45 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ATHERTON 3284
127 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MALANDA 1434
130 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA RAVENSHOE 1398
167 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA DIMBULAH 1165
177 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA YUNGABURRA 1034
191 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA KURANDA 881
194 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT MOLLOY 976
218 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA HERBERTON 793
259 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT GARNET 427
262 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MILLAA MILLAA 491
271 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA GEORGETOWN 352
287 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CHILLAGOE 295
294 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA FORSAYTH 228
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
November 29 2012 Issued at XXpm
Registered firearms Far Northern Region Response to Sarah Weir Sea FM
Query
Irsquom trying to localise a story about the Newman Governmentrsquos penalty changes for illegal firearms and was wondering if I might be able to get some details about how many firearms might be registered in the Cairns Tablelands or Far Northern region
Response
A total of 13081 weapons are registered within the Cairns District as at 28112012
Row
Region District ddd
Division
5 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
CAIRNS
43 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
EDMONTON
53 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
SMITHFIELD
81 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
MOSSMAN
89 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
GORDONVALE
105 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WEIPA
140 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COOKTOWN
278 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORT DOUGLAS
282 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
THURSDAY ISLAND
292 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LAURA
307 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BAMAGA
310 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
KOWANYAMA
311 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
WUJAL WUJAL
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315 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COEN
330 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HOPE VALE
335 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORMPURAAW
336 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
AURUKUN
337 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HORN ISLAND
340 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
YARRABAH
341 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LOCKHART RIVER
345 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
ltNo Divisiongt
365 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BADU ISLAND +Licence+Weapon+Location+DetailampResidentialStorage=StorageampLice
eaponStatus=Consignment+SaleampLicenceWeaponStatus=RepairampLice
Fire+Firearms+LicenceampLicenceClass=Collector27s+Licence+(Weapoirearms+Licence+(Instructor)ampLicenceClass=Historical+Society+A
+Sole+ProviderampLicenceClass=Security+Licence+(Organisation)+ampLic
370 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
INVALID
A total of 13160 weapons are registered within the Mareeba District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
20 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MAREEBA 4942
45 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ATHERTON 3284
127 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MALANDA 1434
130 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA RAVENSHOE 1398
167 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA DIMBULAH 1165
177 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA YUNGABURRA 1034
191 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA KURANDA 881
194 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT MOLLOY 976
218 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA HERBERTON 793
259 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT GARNET 427
262 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MILLAA MILLAA 491
271 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA GEORGETOWN 352
287 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CHILLAGOE 295
294 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA FORSAYTH 228
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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315 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
COEN
330 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HOPE VALE
335 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
PORMPURAAW
336 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
AURUKUN
337 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
HORN ISLAND
340 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
YARRABAH
341 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
LOCKHART RIVER
345 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
ltNo Divisiongt
365 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
BADU ISLAND +Licence+Weapon+Location+DetailampResidentialStorage=StorageampLice
eaponStatus=Consignment+SaleampLicenceWeaponStatus=RepairampLice
Fire+Firearms+LicenceampLicenceClass=Collector27s+Licence+(Weapoirearms+Licence+(Instructor)ampLicenceClass=Historical+Society+A
+Sole+ProviderampLicenceClass=Security+Licence+(Organisation)+ampLic
370 FAR NORTHERN
CAIRNS
INVALID
A total of 13160 weapons are registered within the Mareeba District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
20 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MAREEBA 4942
45 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ATHERTON 3284
127 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MALANDA 1434
130 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA RAVENSHOE 1398
167 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA DIMBULAH 1165
177 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA YUNGABURRA 1034
191 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA KURANDA 881
194 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT MOLLOY 976
218 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA HERBERTON 793
259 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT GARNET 427
262 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MILLAA MILLAA 491
271 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA GEORGETOWN 352
287 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CHILLAGOE 295
294 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA FORSAYTH 228
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
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ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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296 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA CROYDON 174
304 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA MOUNT SURPRISE 167
339 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA ltNo Divisiongt 52
371 FAR NORTHERN MAREEBA INVALID 9
A total of 9387 weapons are registered within the Innisfail District as at 28112012
Row Region District ddd Division Weapons
70 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL INNISFAIL 2561
82 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL TULLY 1975
173 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL BABINDA 1029
180 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SOUTH JOHNSTONE 952
197 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MOURILYAN 807
235 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL SILKWOOD 589
237 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL CARDWELL 593
245 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL MISSION BEACH 531
277 FAR NORTHERN INNISFAIL EL ARISH 350
(lsquoNo Divisionrsquo Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified division (caused by an unverified address)) (lsquoInvalidrsquo Licences are associated with an invalid division (caused by an unverified address))
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
February 8 2013 Issued at X
Response to Renee Viellaris re firearms
Q Law enforcement want to know the DNA of a gun what does this mean and wouldit be like having someonersquos finger print on file ie ndash if a gun is used in a crime it canbe traced ndash donrsquot we have that ability now
This would involve disclosing police methodology
Q How many guns are believed to be unregistered in Queensland currentlyQ How many people in Queensland have gun licences and how many people arebelieved to have firearms without a licence
As at 7 January 2013 there are 161719 weapons licences permits and exemptions in Queensland
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what arepublished in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any otheragency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with theirinterpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a
regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
Q Is there an estimation of how many guns move in and out of Queensland everyyear (both registered and unregistered)
The below table contains the number of registered firearms moving in and out of Queensland in 2011 and 2012
In Out 2011 39646 22707 2012 39034 23250
This figure includes previously registered firearms that are brought back intoQueensland and unregistered firearms that are brought into Queensland and registeredThe figure also includes unregistered weapons found in Queensland and then registered
Q How many guns were seized by police in 2011-12 (how is the compared to theprevious five years) What are some of the types of weapons that have been found
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of seized firearms
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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Q QPOL is required to inform the National Firearm Licensing and RegistrationSystem of lost and stolen weapons Please update this table - how many guns werestolen in 11-12 (and how is this compared to the previous five years)2006-07 - 3632007-08 - 5812008-09 - 4132009-10 - 4622010-11 ndash 5552011-12 - 531
Number of Stolen Firearms Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 363 581 413 462 555 531
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms by year Stolen Queensland 200607 to 201112(1)
200607 200708 200809 200910 201011 201112
Queensland 93 111 95 109 130 114
Notes
(1) The data has been extracted from an operational systems is subject to inconsistencytherefore should be treated as an estimate onlycopy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [05 February 2012]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 25 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Q And for the same period how many were lost
Given the nature of how the data is captured it is not possible for Statistical Services to identify the number of lost firearms
Q What must a person do to currently register a weapon
Any person in Queensland wishing to possess and use a weapon must apply for a weapons licence They must pass rigorous tests and be subject to a high level of scrutiny before being issued with a weapons licence and applying to acquire a weapon
A licence may only be issued to a person under section 10 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) if they
(a) have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use storage and maintenance ofthe category they are applying for through the completion of an approved safetytraining course
(b) have access to secure storage facilities(c) reside only in Queensland(d) have a genuine reason to possess the weapon or category of weapon and(e) are a fit and proper person
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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The genuine reasons for possession of a weapon (section 11) are (a) sports or target shooting(b) recreational shooting(c) occupational requirement (for example primary producer)(d) collection preservation or study of weapons or(e) another reason prescribed under a regulation (military or medieval re-enactments
starting of sporting events theatrical organisations paint pellet sports)
Licence holders must first make application for Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm The waiting period for a PTA is 28 days from the date of the application However if the person already holds a firearm under a licence or if exceptional circumstances exist the waiting period is the remainder of the day on which the application is lodged
Once the person is in possession of the issued PTA they may take possession of their firearm
Q Does having a history of domestic violence preclude you from registering a gun inQueensland
See response below
Q What checks are conducted (please list in relation to background checks etc)
An Authorised Officer (police officer) will also determine whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence (section 10B) The Authorised Officer must consider among other things
(a) the mental and physical fitness of the person(b) whether a domestic violence order has been made against the person(c) whether the person has stated anything in the application that is false and
misleading(d) whether there is any criminal intelligence or other information that indicates the
person is a risk to public safety or contrary to the public interest(e) the public interest
In addition the applicant is not a fit and proper person if in Queensland or elsewhere within the relevant period the person has been convicted of or discharged from custody on sentence an offence involving the misuse of drugs use or threatened use of violence or the use carriage discharge or possession of a weapon or a domestic violence order other than a temporary protection order
Q How often are domestic violence checks carried out against people who ownguns
The Licensee is also subject to the same scrutiny during the term of the licence Weapons Licensing receive a daily download of domestic violence and other disqualifying offences through the QPRIME computer system An Authorised Officer may suspend or revoke a weapons licence if a person is charged with or convicted of one of the above disqualifying offences an offence of domestic violence or is considered no longer to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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Q What must people do to re-register the weapon
lsquoRe-registrationrsquo is not a term used Firearmsweapons are registered to a weapons licence and once registered to a licence are maintained on the Commissionerrsquos Weapons Register
A licensed person who has a firearm registered to their license may sell or trade in the firearm to a dealer or another licensed person A Permit to Acquire (PTA) is required for this to take place
In relation to the Weapons Amnesty the process will be registering a previously unregistered firearm
Q How long does this normally take
With the introduction of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) weapons licensing are currently processing on-line permits to acquire (with the exception of the initial PTA that has a 28 day waiting period) within a week of their receipt
Q In relation to changes in cutting red tape how is this process expected to changeand how much time will be saved
Stage 2 of the Weapons Licensing Management System was launched in November 2012 Applications and payments for new weapon licences and permits to acquire can now be submitted online through the QPS website
This online service has been branded Weapons Applications Online (WAO) and allows applications and permits to acquire to be processed more quickly and efficiently by the Weapons Licensing system
Q The FWPWG will be meeting in a Canberra in the next few weeks What is on thetable from Queensland and what do you expect to be discussed
The current focus of the Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) is assisting to progress the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) resolutions to tackle firearms crime announced in June 2012
Queensland will table the recent red tape weapons legislative amendments that were introduced and the commencement of a Firearms Amnesty on 1 February
Q How many unsolved shootings have there been in Queensland in the past 20years and of those what are a few high-profile ones
Unsolved homicide information is available in the unsolved or rewards index on the police website wwwpoliceqldgovau
Q If the QPS already sends details of firearms seized by police to the ACC fortracing why is an Australian Ballistics Information System needed
The information that is sent to the ACC are details surrounding the actual seizure of the weapon the type of weapon its serial number its calibre any peculiarities and all of the
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
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From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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data that can be gained from an examination of the firearm as well as the circumstances of its seizure The result of such information can then be used for intelligence purposes
The Australian Ballistics Information System is a different piece of networkable hardwaresoftware that can provide different technologies to match possible links between crime scenes without a weapon being located
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 29 2014 Issued at 4pm
Response to Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail re gun licenses issued to minors
Email enquiry from Jackie Sinnerton Courier Mail
Can you tell me how many junior gun licenses have been approved in Queensland in last available year
Response
A total of 687 Minors Licenses were issued between 01012013 - 31122013
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from theQueensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
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ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
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ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
July 16 2014 Issued at 140pm
Online weapons licencing applications Inquiry from Keagan Elder at the South Burnett Times
Following the introduction of the online weapon application in July last year I was just wondering how well received the initiative has been in the South Burnett
Who is making use of the online weapon applications
Members of the public wanting to apply for an individual or business firearm licence or a permit to acquire
What are the advantages of going through this process
Members of the public can complete their application and pay 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need to visit their local police station
There are time savings for police stations and Weapons Licensing as the applicantrsquos information does not need to be entered into the system
Has it been well adopted in regional areas
We cannot provide a breakdown of the take up rate in regional areas
There has been a high take up rate for the online service state-wide 69 of new licence applications have been received on-line and 87 of permit to acquire applications have been received on-line
Disclaimer ndash these figures are not official Service statistics Official Police Service statistics arereleased only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected classifiedand collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
January 19 2015 Issued at 130pm
Firearm licences - 2014 Enquiry received from Rosanne Barrett of the Australian
Request for a monthly breakdown of gun licences for the calendar year on 2014
Response
Break down for Firearms Licences issued in 2014
January 1365 February 1642 March 1443 April 1206 May 1340 June 1107 July 1197 August 1274 September 1661 October 1578 November 1383 December 1512
Total 16708
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
August 4 2015 Issued at
Stolen and recovered firearms Townsville
Email enquiry from Chris McMahon Townsville Bulletin
Chasing stats for
1 stolen firearms2 recovered firearms3 offences involving the use of a firearm (eg armed robbery GBH manslaughter murder etc)
Stats are for the lsquolast 12 monthsrsquo
Response
Number of Stolen and Located Firearms Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)
Police Area Stolen Located
Townsville District 56 19
Notes
1 This information is preliminary and subject to change
2 The data has been extracted from an operational system which is subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [26 June 2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
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From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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Number and rate of reported offences where a Firearm was used as a weapon Townsville Police District
1 June 2014 to 31 May 2015(1)(2)(3)
Offence Type Number
Rate per 100000 Persons
Townsville District Townsville District
Homicide (Murder) - - Other Homicide - -
Attempted Murder - - Conspiracy to Murder - - Manslaughter (excl by driving) - - Driving Causing Death - -
Assault 3 1 Grievous Assault 1 0 Serious Assault 2 1 Serious Assault (Other) - - Common Assault - -
Sexual Offences - - Rape and Attempted Rape - - Other Sexual Offences - -
Robbery - - Armed Robbery - - Unarmed Robbery - -
Other Offences Against the Person 5 2 Kidnapping amp Abduction etc - - Extortion - - Stalking - - Life Endangering Acts 5 2
Offences Against the Person 8 3
Unlawful Entry - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling - - Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling - -
Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop - - Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other - -
Arson - - Other Property Damage - - Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle - - Other Theft (excl Unlawful Entry) - -
Stealing from Dwellings - - Shop Stealing - - Vehicles (steal fromenter with intent) - - Other Stealing - -
Fraud - - Fraud by Computer - - Fraud by Cheque - - Fraud by Credit Card - -
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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Identity Fraud - - Other Fraud - -
Handling Stolen Goods 3 1 Possess Property Suspected Stolen - - Receiving Stolen Property - - Possess etc Tainted Property 3 1 Other Handling Stolen Goods - -
Offences Against Property 3 1
Drug Offences 42 17 Prostitution Offences - - Liquor (excl Drunkenness) - - Gaming Racing amp Betting Offences - - Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order 1 0 Trespassing and Vagrancy - - Weapons Act Offences 57 24 Good Order Offences 1 0 Stock Related Offences - - Traffic and Related Offences - - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 Other Offences 106 44 TOTAL Offences 117 48
Notes
1 This data are preliminary and may be subject to change
2 Rates are expressed per 100000 persons and are calculated based on the estimated residential population as at 30 June of each year
3 Weapon is defined as the most serious weapon used For example if a firearm and knife was used in an armed robbery the firearm would be recorded as the most serious weapon used
copy The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service)[30JUN2015]
This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 40 Australia Licence To attribute this material cite the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
21 October 2014 Issued at 1030am
Inquiry from Tom Snowdon Courier Mail ndash Weapons Licences How many weapons licences have been granted in Qld each year over the past 10 years Can these numbers please be broken down into the different types of weapons licenses Andor if possible for each type of firearm Response TABLE 1 in Sheet1 displays the total number of licences issued in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Licence Type TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category
The demographic of people who are applying for each type of weapon or firearm license age gender area of residence occupation etc Response TABLE 3 in Sheet2 displays the total number of licences issued in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
The percentage of people applying for a weapons licence for the first time (as opposed to a renewal) broken down over the past 10 years Response TABLE 4 in Sheet3 displays the total number of New Licence Applications and Licence Renewal Applications received in 2002 2007 2012 and 2013
Statistics of types of registered firearms in Qld and - if possible - localities where theyre registered Response TABLE 2 in Sheet1 displays the total number of weapons registered in Queensland at a particular date These figures have been categorised by Weapon Category TABLE 3 in Sheet3 displays the total number of weapons registered in each district in Queensland This data is accurate as at 10102014
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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TABLE 1
LICENCE TYPE 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Armourers Licence 83 90 91 92 89 88 82 84 84 87Blank-Fire Firearms Licence 46 48 44 43 41 39 40 40 41 40Collectors Licence (heirloom) 93 68 68 68 63 61 57 Collectors Licence (weapons) 1588 1602 1588 1543 1296 1294 1299 1361 1342 1205Concealable Firearms Licence (Club amp Prim Prod) 10323 9901 9002 8869 8444 9238 9784 10220 10356 10851Dealers Licence 142 139 140 142 141 146 152 154 157 168Firearms Licence 142983 136094 140977 140415 137558 138148 139657 143973 144651 147124Firearms Licence (Instructor) 136 133 138 143 142 134 157 160 167 197Group 302 324 326 341 340 340 340 356 362 363Minors Licence 678 725 864 963 1031 1182 1335 1449 1396 1479Miscellaneous Licence 3 193 219 250 266 298 293 315 335 371Security Licence (Organisation) 144 122 122 124 116 106 98 102 96 96Security Licence (Guard) - Employee 1242 1213 1286 1306 1282 1369 1377 1334 1222 1236Security Licence (Guard) - Sole Provider 11 11 8Security Licence (Business) 43 36 31 29 27 24 31 15 16 14Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence 16 15 17 20 16 15 14 17 18 17
GRAND TOTAL 157822 150703 154913 154348 150852 152482 154716 159591 160254 163256
TABLE 2
WEAPON CATEGORY 25-Sep-04 08-Aug-05 10-Jul-06 20-Jul-07 17-Jul-08 01-Jul-09 02-Jul-10 04-Jul-11 10-Jul-12 12-Jul-13Category A 283402 289717 298853 302055 299560 299854 303164 324989 331712 346645Category B 164235 170440 180306 184925 187707 191319 196945 210381 216673 229161Category C 6531 6660 6679 6688 6520 6363 6357 7572 7754 8106Category D 1020 1089 1144 1334 1307 1353 1364 1849 2367 2598Category E 1850 1562 8352 330 3724 1820 1841 4732 4771 473Category H 44657 40592 40314 40857 40513 42123 44043 47805 49499 52589Category M 236 239 501 530 541 542 518 874 945 837Category R 1215 1282 1175 1158 1224 1130 1157 1695 1652 1617
GRAND TOTAL 503146 511581 537324 537877 541096 544504 555389 599897 615373 642026
1 This data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in official Service documents2 This data is preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland PoliceService3 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an estimate only 4 The licence count figures include only licences that can be issued to an individual or a business5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person6 The Weapon Count figures includes those registered to the Queensland Police Service and other Queensland Government Departments7 The data does not include information about weapons held by the Australian Defence Forces8 Data may vary due to changes in reporting processes and implementation of a new licensing management system which limitchange the statistical data retrieved9 The data has been provided where available
CAVEAT
AS AT DATE
AS AT DATEWEAPON COUNT CATEGORISED BY WEAPON CATEGORY
LICENCE COUNT CATEGORISED BY LICENCE TYPE
Where Blank fields exist this may be due to many factors including the following- Figures where not reported on at that reporting period for that licence type- Multiple licence types may have been merged to a single licence type on that reporting date- Data for that licence type could not be retrieved due to limited reporting ability
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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TABLE 2
District Licences WeaponsltNo Districtgt 1300 1279CAPRICORNIA 15825 55001DARLING DOWNS 17835 70755FAR NORTH 16200 52115GOLD COAST 8117 64303INTERSTATE 101 267IPSWICH 8247 30545LOGAN 8082 28088MACKAY 12349 42952MORETON 6466 30828MOUNT ISA 2408 7838NORTH BRISBANE 10563 54527SOUTH BRISBANE 11658 47640SOUTH WEST 18961 68452SUNSHINE COAST 7716 26376TOWNSVILLE 12316 47543WIDE BAY BURNETT 15064 66203Grand Total 173208 694712
SUM OF LICENCE AND WEAPONS BY DISTRICT
CAVEAT1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are publishe2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated a3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency oQueensland Police Service5 These figures are for number of licences include all licences permits or approvals issued6 Multiple licences may be issued to one person7 Numerous licencespermitsapprovals are restricted to the possessionregistration of a weapon (eg Minorrsquos) 8 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other things prescribed under a regulation to be9 lsquoNo District Licences are associated to an address that is not linked to a specified district (caused by an unveri10 A Licence holder may reside in a different location to their primary storage location
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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ed in official Service documents as an estimate only or person without appropriate authorisation from the
e a weapon (for example crossbows) ified address))
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
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From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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TABLE 4
Licence Renewal Applications
New Licence ApplicationsPercentage of New Licence
Applications2002 46846 9537 172007 36058 9806 212012 22893 11536 342013 30425 15029 33
TOTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
CAVEAT
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published in o2 The data has been extracted from operational systems subject to inconsistency therefore should be treated as an e3 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or pers4 Multiple applications may be received from one person or business5 A person or business may apply for multiple licence types6 The New Licence Application data may include applications where the applicant was an existing or previous licence7 An application may be issued withdrawn or rejected after it has been received by Weapons Licensing
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
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PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
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From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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official Service documents estimate only son without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
holder
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
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ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
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PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
May 9 2013 Issued at 830am
Weapon registrations Email enquiry from Karen Michelmore Four Corners
Is it possible to get figures on how many registered firearms there are in Queensland each year over the past 10 years and how many firearms licences there are each year over the past 10 years
Are the agegender breakdowns for these figures available
Does the registry have any other statistics that might be of interest such as figures on membership to shooting clubs or hunting licenses issued
We are making a program about hunting and gun ownership in Australia
Response
Queensland - Licences and registered weapons
Year Number of licences
Number of registered weapons
2004 158574 511580 2005 155677 537324 2006 157042 535747 2007 155094 537877 2008 151656 541096 2009 152772 541085 2010 159414 569684 2011 162369 606782 2012 161132 609189 2013 164149 611184
Notes
1 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside thebounds of what are published in official Service documents
2 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not bereleased to any other agency or person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service
3 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be takenwith their interpretation
4 These figures for number of licences include all licences permit or approvals issued5 Multiple licences may be issued to one person
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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6 These figures for number of weapons include all firearms and other thingsprescribed under a regulation to be a weapon (for example crossbows)
We are unable to provide a gender breakdown or club memberships as this more specific level of information would be very onerous and time consuming to obtain
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
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ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
October 24 2014 Issued at XXXXpm
Weapons licensing and mental health ABC
Email enquiry from Kate Stephens ABC
I was hoping for some information on a story Irsquom doing on landholders applying for a gun license during the drought There are some concerns that landholders may be discouraged from seeing someone for mental health support because it could impact their ability to get a gun license
I understand people need to declare if they have seen a doctor for mental health support during the licence application
Am I able to get a statement to clarify how this works- ie if someone declares they have seen a doctor for mental health support what is the next step in the application Does it mean they will not get a gun licence
Response
As part of the process for determining an application for a weapons licence and as covered in Section 10B (1) (a) of the Weapons Act 1991 an Authorised Officer must consider amongst other things the physical and mental health of an applicant
If it is identified during the application process that an applicant has been treated for a psychological or emotional illness a clearance will be required from the treating doctor to indicate that in the doctorrsquos opinion the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a weapons licence
Further information regarding weapons and health issues is available on the below hyperlink or from the QPS Weapons Licensing internet httpwwwpoliceqldgovauprogramsweaponsLicensinglicenceApplicationapplicanthealthandweaponshtm
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
December 10 2013 Issued at 6am
Weapons licensing database enquiry
Email enquiry received from Tom Chamberlin Courier Mail
Can I please make a request to speak with someone in weapons licensing about the feasibility of the consolidation of the Weapons Licence and Blue Card with the new Queensland Drivers Licence
Specifically Irsquom interested in discussing if the weapons licensing management system is developed to a point now that it could be aligned with the driverrsquos licence
Response
The current QPS Weapons Licensing Management System is for the management of weapons licences and registrations and maintaining the Commissionerrsquos Firearms Register
Stage 2 of the System Weapons Applications On-line (WAO) was implemented in November 2012 and has allowed for new firearm licence and permit to acquire applications to be applied for on-line As at 1 November 2013 46000 new licence and permit to acquire applications have been received since WAO went live
Currently the Weapons Licensing Management System and the Queensland Transport Drivers Licence System cannot be aligned due to the specific and disparate nature of the information required to be supplied by the applicant and the assessment required
Examination of the feasibility and benefits of a common licensing IT platform across the number of government departments providing licensing services and the consolidation of different licences into one licence would require a whole of government projectrsquo
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestopperscomau 24hrs a day
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or wwwPolicelinkqldgovau 24hrs a day
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
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Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
January 15 2013 Issued at 245pm
Response to Gold Coast Bulletin ndash weapons licenses Inquiry from Jack Harbour
How will the firearms amnesty set to begin on February 1 impact gun licensing on the Gold Coast
The amnesty will give current license holders the opportunity to add unregistered firearms to an existing license
Persons without a weapons license may place unregistered firearms in safe keeping with a firearms dealer or allow a friend or family member to register the firearm to an existing firearms license whilst they apply for a firearms license
Applications for new weapons licenses from the Gold Coast would be expected irrespective of the firearms amnesty being undertaken
How does the Gold Coast compare to the rest of Queensland
See answers to below two questions
How many firearms license-holders are there in Queensland
161729 licenses are issued to persons and entities in Queensland as at 7 January 2013
How many of these license-holders live on the Gold Coast
A total of 3738 licenses are issued to persons and entities within the Gold Coast Police District as at 14 January 2013
Notes1 Multiple licenses may be issued to one person2 These figures for number of licenses include all licenses permit or approvals issued3 These data are not official Queensland Police Service data as they are outside the bounds of what are published
in official Service documents 4 These figures are preliminary and may be subject to change and should not be released to any other agency or
person without appropriate authorisation from the Queensland Police Service 5 These figures should be regarded as estimates only and caution should be taken with their interpretation
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RESPONSE
February 9 2015 Issued at 130pm
Replica firearms Enoggera
Email enquiry from Thomas Chamberlin Courier Mail
Have some questions in relation to the sale of replica firearms in Queensland Specifically have attached four pictures of replicas sold at a store in Brisbane The website and the store say the weapons are legal in Queensland
Response
Q1 On a general level I would like to know if the sale of these particular weapons is legal in Queensland
Yes in general however the replica of an M16 may fall under the heading of a replica of a machine gun and therefore may be prohibited for sale in Queensland Investigations will establish whether an offence has occurred in this case
The Weapons Act 1990 deals with the subject of Replicas under law Sections of this act 6A 57 58 and 59 would be relevant to your enquiry
httpswwwlegislationqldgovauLEGISLTNCURRENTWWeaponsA90pdf
Q2 Some of these weapons cost up to $800 - is there a concern that these weapons look like the real thing
Replicas of themselves are inert and as such do not represent an actual physical threat The danger lies in the perception of the replica as a real firearm As noted above Queensland law has adequate penalties for the misuse of a replica In addition it should be noted the act of using a replica in a robbery for instance would result in the offender being charged as if he had used an actual firearm
Q3 Are police concerned members of the public can easily buy these replicas Is there a concern that crimes could be committed with these replicas
There are many retail outlets in Queensland that lawfully sell Replicas of weapons As a result it is assumed there are a considerable number of these items in the possession of members of the public The vast majority of the persons in possession of these replicas never come to the notice of police People that have a predisposition to commit offences with a replica firearm are always of concern Any person who commits an offence of violence either with or without a replica will be dealt with according to law
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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Q4 Are there any statistics on seizures of illegal replicas in Queensland each year
There are no centralised statistics on the seizure and illegal use of replicas in Queensland As they can legally be purchased without a license the Police have no record of the transaction It is legal in most instances for a member of the public to have possession of a replica weapon provided they do not take it out in public without lawful excuse
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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mation
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensingDate Tuesday 28 August 2012 11322 PMAttachments image001jpg
image002jpgimage003jpgimage004gif
ResponseAs of May 9 more than 11800 Permits to Acquire (PTA) have been finalised since the new Weapons Licensing Management System commenced
At this time there were less than 1500 PTAs outstanding on the new computer application system These applications have primarily been received within the last 3 weeks This also includes a number of older applications that require further information or inquiries before the application can be determined
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
Some delays have been experienced due to the transition to the first stage of a new system in late November 2010 To ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration to the new system it was necessary to temporarily suspend data processing for a period of time
The QPS has assigned additional resources to provide assistance and work hours have been extended to reduce the delays in processing
Where possible the QPS prioritised people with an occupational need over recreational users while the delays were resolved
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From KellySimonJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1051 AMTo RobertsChristopherJ[HQ]Cc CharltonKym[HQ] Taylor-WardRobynL[HQ] RogersChelseaS[HQ]Subject RE Weapons licensing
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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Hi CJ
Please send this to SO DCERM with the suggestion we respond specifically to questions 2 and 5 We might just need a standard line for the rest
RegardsSimon
Simon KellyDeputy Director Media and Public Affairs BranchQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 4620Mobile 0419 689 736kellysimonjpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From RobertsChristopherJ[HQ] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1046 AMTo Police MediaSubject FW Weapons licensing
Mine
RegardsCJ RobertsMedia and Public Affairs OfficerMedia and Public Affairs BranchPhone 07 3015 2444policemediapoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT MONITOREDDirect all inquiries to policemediapoliceqldgovau
From Barrett Rosanne [mailtobarrettrtheaustraliancomau] Sent Tuesday 28 August 2012 1045 AMTo Police MediaSubject Weapons licensing
Hello
As discussed I am seeking a response on the governmentrsquos panel on weapons
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriateWhat is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearmIs the gun renewal system appropriateDoes the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation
Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Thanking you
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mation
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y
Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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mation
and P
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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mation
and P
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y
Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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mation
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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mation
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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mation
and P
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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mation
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Rosanne BarrettJournalistThe Australian
Tel (61 7) 3666 7464 Mob 0425 420 024Email barrettrtheaustraliancomauwwwtheaustraliancomau
This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information It is intended solely for the named addressee If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone Rather you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail Any
content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of the sending company must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by that company or any of its related entities No warranty is
made that the e-mail or attachments are free from computer virus or other defect
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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mation
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y
From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
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mation
and P
rivac
y
Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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mation
and P
rivac
y
Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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mation
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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mation
and P
rivac
y
QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
August 29 2012 Issued at930am
Rosanne Barrett Response to Rosanne Barrett The Australian
Query
Does the police service consider the weapons-licensing system appropriate What is the outstanding number of people waiting on their ldquopermit to acquirerdquo a firearm Is the gun renewal system appropriate Does the Service agree the ldquored taperdquo is an appropriate risk mitigation Will the Police seek to be on the Ministerial panel
Response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to work on ways of streamlining the weapons application process while still ensuring the appropriate control mechanisms are in place
As at August 27 the total number of outstanding PTAs was 1772 which can include multiple applications from a single individual
The time taken to process applications for PTA is dependant on a number of factors including the number of new applications received the complexity of the application and the completeness of the supporting information
The Ministerial Weapons Advisory Panel was established by the Minister to engage external stakeholders
Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Phone ndash 07 3015 2444 wwwpoliceqldgovau
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mation
and P
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y
From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
49
Right to
Infor
mation
and P
rivac
y
Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
50
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mation
and P
rivac
y
has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
51
Right to
Infor
mation
and P
rivac
y
Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
52
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Infor
mation
and P
rivac
y
Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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mation
and P
rivac
y
All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
54
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Infor
mation
and P
rivac
y
From RigbyMatthewT[HQ]To KellySimonJ[HQ]Subject FW Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media releaseDate Friday 16 November 2012 90729 AM
Simon ndash these points might be useful if required over the weekend and I have a second email I will send
To add to this yesterday there were 30 applications online and no hitches
Matthew RigbyActing Public Affairs ManagerQueensland Police ServicePhone 07 3364 6246Mobile 0407 151 294rigbymatthewtpoliceqldgovau
Follow us on Twitter - httptwittercomQPSmediaLike us on Facebook - httpwwwfacebookcomQueenslandPoliceWatch us on YouTube - httpwwwyoutubecomQueenslandPolice
From ReidJaneM(CC) Sent Tuesday 30 October 2012 301 PMTo HazenbergTrevorW[ADMIN]Cc SheehanJackieS[HQ] RollsCraigL[ADMIN] RigbyMatthewT[HQ]Subject Weapons Applications Online - Information for possible Ministerial media release
Hi Trevor
I spoke with you yesterday afternoon regarding this matter As discussed yesterday afternoon I was advised by Inspector Adam Bambling the MLO that this was a suitable process to send information to the Ministerrsquos Media Adviser Mr Danny Donald for his consideration in drafting a Ministerial media release for the launch of Weapons Applications Online
Inspector Bambling stated that sending an email to you for Jenny Reillyrsquos endorsement and then for the information to be sent to Mr Brown with a cc to Mr Paul Stewart and then for it to go to the Ministerrsquos office
The request for information came from the Ministerrsquos office in a meeting held with Insp Craig Rolls noting that they wished to focus on the benefits of the system The dot points below focus on that The information has been reviewed and approved by Insp Craig Rolls of Weapons Licensing and Jackie Sheehan the WLMS Project Manager
If you could pass my details (below) on to Mr Donald as I will be his point of contact for checking accuracy and any additional information he may require
Launch date ndash This is still to be finally determined It is subject to the outcome to the final phase of testing to ensure the system works as required Further advice will be provided
Weapons Applications Online (WAO) is a new way for people to apply for new Weapons Licences and Permits to Acquire (PTA)
Oslash Individuals and businesses will have the option to complete submit and pay fortheir Weapons licence and PTA applications 24 hours a day seven days a weekthrough a new online portal
49
Right to
Infor
mation
and P
rivac
y
Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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mation
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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mation
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Oslash Moving this service online recognises that people want the ability to make anapplication at a time that is convenient to them and utilise secure payment options
Oslash At its core applying online will save time
Oslash Moving to an online application system does not reduce the checks and balancesassociated with getting a Weapons Licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland
Oslash New applicants for a Weapons Licence will still be required to attend a policestation to undergo a 100 point identification check
Oslash Applicants for a Permit to Acquire will not need to attend a police station in mostinstances
Oslash QPS is committed to maintaining the safety of the Queensland community and thisonline system will continue to ensure that people are appropriately licensed
Oslash Paper applications will still be accepted
Customers will no longer need to travel to a police station to submit an applicationThey will now be able to complete an application from the comfort of their homeCurrently customers wishing to apply for a Weapons Licence or a PTA are requiredto attend a Police Station during business hours to present the completed paperworksupply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this canmean travelling a considerable distanceIncomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further informationand return to police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing whichcan lead to delays in the processing and issuing of licencesOnline applicants can pay using either Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)Payments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided throughCommBankFrom a station perspective accepting paper applications requires suitably trainedstaff (either a sworn officer or administrative officer) Applications need to be sentto Weapons Licensing and payments banked this places a burden on station staffAn online application is almost instantaneously received by Weapons Licensing andstaff can then begin the assessment process While legal waiting periods still applythis efficiency should lead to improvements in processing times and issuing oflicences and PTAsApplicants need to have access to computer and scanning equipment as well as aninternet connection however these facilities are available in the majority of homesor through service providers such as newsagents internet cafes and public librariesand there is no need for any excessive cash outlays for this equipmentPeople can still apply online if they canrsquot scan their documents and are encouragedto post their required documents to Weapons Licensing as soon as they can Thisensures their application can be processed as quickly as possible The online systemclearly outlines the documents that are required to be sentMany sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs have indicated a desire toprovide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applicationsThe online application is very user friendly The system
clearly tells people how many screens they need to completeadvises on the correct formats for informationuses common online formats such as radio buttons and check boxes where possiblewhere required free text fields are provided for explanationsrestricts applicants in their choices depending on their answers to certain questions reducing confusion (eg the type of licence they select restricts the category of weapon they can apply for)uses next and back buttons to make it easy to navigate through the form and correctamend information if required
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mation
and P
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y
has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
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mation
and P
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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mation
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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mation
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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mation
and P
rivac
y
has inbuilt help on each screen to provide advice on the questions in that section and link back to the QPS website for more informationwonrsquot allow you to move forward until all mandatory questions are answered on a screenpayments are managed through a secure payment gateway provided by CommBanknotifies applicants of the documents provided or those which are still outstandingdelivers a payment receipt number and a unique reference number at the end of the process andsends a confirmation email to the applicant containing the information they provided in their application
One of the many benefits of WAO is when a new licence application is submitted a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods Note For a personrsquos first PTA there is a mandatory 28 day waiting period and this is not removed with the introduction of WAO
To apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online (WAO link wonrsquot be available until system is publicly available)
Marketing material (brochures posters amp flyers) is being provided to police stations sporting shooting clubs weapons dealers and RTOs to inform the community of the availability of this online service A flyer will also be inserted in the envelope with every new Weapons Licence being posted
Kind RegardsJane
Jane ReidMarketing amp Communication SpecialistWeapons Licensing Management System Project ICT CommandQueensland Police ServicePhone 3015 5578Mobile 0411 235 060email reidjanempoliceqldgovau
51
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Infor
mation
and P
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Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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mation
and P
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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mation
and P
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All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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mation
and P
rivac
y
Commissionerrsquos Blog post
Today I had the pleasure of joining the Police Minister at the launch of Weapons Applications Online (WAO) This new online service gives individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
I was especially pleased because this is the first time any weapons licensing authority in Australia has provided a complete online application system of this type Offering this service online is an acknowledgement of the communityrsquos desire to access government services at a time and place that is convenient to them At its core applying online will save time for applicants the Queensland Police Service and businesses
Currently customers wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply associated documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to a police station or forward this paperwork to Weapons Licensing which can lead to delays in the processing of their application
WAO is available 247 through the QPS website and applications can be made from any computer that has internet connectivity and access to the latest browsers Applicants can upload their supporting documents and a photograph and pay online using Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure gateway operated by the Commonwealth Bank
While WAO offers convenience it is important to note that the checks and balances associated with obtaining a weapons licence or acquiring a weapon in Queensland will be maintained Applicants are still required to meet eligibility criteria and new applicants must undergo a 100 point identification check at a police station Mandatory waiting periods still apply Paper applications are still accepted in all police stations for people who do not have access to the internet
WAO is available through the Queensland Police Service website (httpwwwpoliceqldgovau) Just click on Weapons Applications Online For advice on how to apply view the hints and tips video which guides you through the key features of the online system
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Infor
mation
and P
rivac
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Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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Infor
mation
and P
rivac
y
All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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Right to
Infor
mation
and P
rivac
y
Draft Media Release
Australian first for Weapons Licensing
Today Police Minister Mr Jack Dempsey launched Weapons Applications Online This new online service offers individuals and businesses the option to complete submit and pay for their weapons licence and permit to acquire (a weapon) (PTA) applications 24 hours a day seven days a week
Mr Dempsey said ldquoMoving online recognises that people want the ability to make an application at a time that is convenient to them whilst having confidence that their payment is securerdquo
ldquoAt its core applying online will save time for applicants weapons dealers and the Queensland Police Servicerdquo
Currently people wishing to apply for a weapons licence or a PTA are required to attend a police station during business hours to present the completed paperwork supply documentation and make payment For rural and regional customers this can mean travelling a considerable distance Incomplete applications can mean the applicant needs to gather further information and return to the police station which leads to delays in the processing and issuing of licences
One of the many benefits of Weapons Applications Online is when a new licence application is submitted online a unique reference number is generated and provided to the applicant People can then immediately commence their online PTA application using this reference number thus further reducing waiting periods
ldquoThis will help Weapons Dealers finalise sales more quickly and ensure that people who require a licence and weapon for recreational or occupational requirements receive improved servicerdquo
ldquoI am pleased to say that many sporting shooters clubs weapons dealers and training organisations have indicated a desire to provide assistance or facilities to support people with their online applications This demonstrates a willingness in the weapons community to embrace this new service from the Queensland Governmentrdquo the Minister said
Commissioner Ian Stewart said ldquoI am pleased to say that Queensland is the first weapons licensing authority in Australia to offer a complete online application system for weapons licences and permits to acquire a weapon
ldquoWhile this online system will improve the efficiency of applying and assessing weapons licence applications it in no way compromises the checks and balances associated with getting a weapons licencerdquo
Mr Dempsey confirmed ldquoApplying online should mean a quicker assessment process but the Newman government and the Queensland Police Service are absolutely committed to the safety of the Queensland community and each and every weapons licence application and application to acquire a weapon is thoroughly scrutinisedrdquo
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Infor
mation
and P
rivac
y
All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
54
Right to
Infor
mation
and P
rivac
y
All applicants for a weapons licence or PTA are still required to meet eligibility criteria New licence applicants must attend a police station to undergo a 100 point identification check and mandatory waiting periods still apply For people who do not have access to the internet paper applications are still accepted
Before applying people are encouraged to do some research to determine if they are eligible to apply the type of licence they wish to apply for the type of weapon they may wish to acquire and the documents they need to supply The system allows people to attach electronic copies of their supporting documents and a passport quality photograph If applicants donrsquot have access to a scanner an online application can still be submitted with documents posted to Weapons Licensing A handy hints and tips video is available online Fees can be paid by Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) through a secure payment gateway
To do your research view the video and apply visit the QPS website ndash wwwpoliceqldgovau and click on Weapons Applications Online
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Infor
mation
and P
rivac
y