Thread: Firearms licence fees

As far as the public can see licensed firearm owners are costing the govt millions and that cost isn't being recovered.

"At the highest proposed rate, a first time applicant would have to shell out $625.50 for a five-year licence, while a 10-year renewal would cost $727.50."

Whether that cost is necessary or warranted, I don't agree.

Originally Posted by stannisbarratheon

As far as the public can see licensed firearm owners are costing the govt millions and that cost isn't being recovered.

"At the highest proposed rate, a first time applicant would have to shell out $625.50 for a five-year licence, while a 10-year renewal would cost $727.50."

Whether that cost is necessary or warranted, I don't agree.

This highlights the lack of process and lack of transparency of how the police came up with the costs they are proposing.

So a first time applicant that should undergo closer vetting costs less than a person renewing their license, they both undergo the same process, the number of years the license is issued for is irrelevant.

The applicants are paying for the service (or lack of) to vet the person to ascertain if they are fit and proper.