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Arms (Licence Holders’ Applications for New Licences) Amendment Bill

Introduced Nov 8. The bill amends the Arms Act to extend the validity of firearms licences for applications delayed in processing. First reading on Nov 8 opposed by Te Paati Māori and sent to the justice committee. Reported back on Nov 17 with minor amendments and Act putting in a minority report opposed to some aspects. Passed through remaining stages with all parties in support on Nov 22.

Arms (Licence Holders’ Applications for New Licences) Amendment Bill