Select Committee: Firearms prohibition orders give police excessive power for warrantless searches

Summarised by Centrist

The Justice Select Committee has recommended changes to the Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Amendment Bill, arguing it gives police excessive power for warrantless searches and risks implicating innocent people. The bill, part of the government’s anti-gang measures, would broaden the application of FPOs and grant new search powers. The committee suggests limiting these powers to ensure searches are reasonable and focused on compliance with FPO conditions.

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