OUR FIGHT to expose what the various state and territorial registries have in store for us has taken a huge step – with our intention to FILE PROCEEDINGS with the Federal Administrative Review Tribunal.

The proceedings will aim to overturn the refusal by the federal government to disclose what the registries have been working on through the Firearms and Working Policy Working Group (FWPWG).

Our argument is that the federal government cannot rely on FOI exemptions because they do not administer the nation’s gun laws, other than at the border and on Commonwealth property.

The fact is the government is simply trying to hide this information from us because disclosing what crazy new policies they have in mind would be embarrassing for them to have to defend in the court of public opinion.

The costs of this fight start with the filing fee of well over $1k plus the specialist lawyer we need to hire to run the case.

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WE LOOK AT what, if anything, the Porepunkah shootings may mean for gun laws in Victoria – and the disturbing negativity that some have towards law enforcement.

PLUS we look at the freezing of Lady Luxury’s GoFundMe campaign – and why she is apparently creating history … because ‘she’s a journalist’ …

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A CRAZY proposal by the Queensland Government to introduce late-night club ID scanners to gun clubs is the first real nugget of our Freedom-of-Information request into the whacky inner workings of the national Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group – or FWPWG.

The idea, floated by Queensland Police, would see the technology used to vet non-licensed individuals who want to visit shooting ranges – when it was designed to be used to deal with drug and alcohol problems in licensed venues that operate past midnight.

It means that juniors, who often can’t get government issued ID, will need to be refused entry.

Putting the significant cost of the scanners aside, there are also ongoing software licensing costs and the fact that they can only be operated by licensed crowd controllers. One Queensland based pub put the cost of managing the scanners to their business as $80,000 a year.

Another described it as “stupid” and “un-Australian”.

This is a proposal that is clearly the brainchild of someone looking for a promotion rather than trying to do the right thing.

This is the FIRST nugget of the FOI which will draw legal challenges which will cost a significant amount to fund.

That’s why it’s CRITICAL that shooters who want to see these proposals exposed and beaten, need to support Politics Reloaded – which you can do by:

1. Joining as a member by clicking here or by
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We will also be setting up a GoFundMe campaign to fund the challenges when they are filed.

In the meantime, we hope Queensland based shooting organisations can use this exclusive reveal to help them fight against a policy environment that is clearly following WA as close as it can.

SEE OUR ARTICLE on this matter by clicking here.

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THE WA GUN RALLY may not have gotten the disallowance motion over the line, but it bear in mind it fell only two votes short.

We look at the success of the rally, and why the fight for better laws for WA shooters is far from over.

You can watch the ABC footage of the rally on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOLRXcNHKWA

The huge amount of signatures on recent petitions, the holding of two gun rallies in six months and the opportunity to belt anti-gun MPs between now and the next state election, is why political fights are necessary.

In fact, we think Labor is on the verge of having to give shooters “a few carrots” to try to temper the work that is going on.

The fight that we’ve been engaging in has set a new benchmark that we want shooting organisations in other states and territories need to follow whenever they face new restrictions.

THIS IS THE REASON why Politics Reloaded was formed, and why we remain intent on having a National Gun Conference to help build a better understanding of what can be done across the entire shooting community.

PLUS, we look at what Texan Kate seems to have been spending her money on, why her claims of ‘legal action’ remain furphies – and her new crown as ‘Lady Luxury’. With a bit of Motley Crue tossed in for good measure.

If you donated to her fundraiser, you may still be able to get a refund by going to the GoFundme site.

… and we take a quick look at the looming demise of the National Shooting Council as it racks up more ASIC bills yet again.

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WE EXPOSE how key elements of the SSAA WA have ‘crossed the line’ by opposing the second pro-gun rally being held on August 14 to fight against that state’s firearm laws.

The shocking behaviour follows the SSAA WA’s opposition to the first rally held in February in the lead up to the WA State Election to protest against the new laws.

We have been told that senior SSAA WA people are telling customers not to attend the rally, because it supports a “disallowance motion” in parliament that would overturn the new regulations.

We understand they are being told this would result in there being no laws, which force police to seize ALL GUNS AND AMMO.

** The claim by those people is FALSE **

IF SUCCESSFUL, the disallowance motion would force result in the old regulations being returned, which would force the government to the negotiation table to come up with a better solution.

Let’s be clear - No parliamentary party would ever support there being no gun laws!

WA shooters need the disallowance motion to succeed.

IT IS IMPORTANT that shooters in WA attend the rally, being held on the steps of Parliament at 11am on Thursday 14 February, and show their support to tank the new firearm regulations.

WE ALSO have a SPECIAL OFFER for SSAA WA members. If you’re a member and attend the rally wearing your SSAA shirts and caps to show your support, email us at editor@politicsreloaded.com and we’ll give you a YEAR’S MEMBERSHIP for free.

Either way, it’s critical that if you’re a member of SSAA WA, that you get rid of your president, Paul Fitzgerald. In our view, Fitzgerald has consistently worked against important pro-gun initiatives and shown more support for the WA Government than for the shooting community.

Show this video to your SSAA WA club executive (send them a link so they can watch it) – and ask them to work with other clubs to move an urgent motion to get rid of him.

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WA’S LARGEST GUN RALLY will be held at the steps of WA Parliament in Perth this coming Thursday 14 August, to support the ‘disallowance’ motion to wipe out the firearm regulations which are causing so much pain for WA shooters.

This will be the SECOND GUN RALLY in the one year! That’s a feat that has not been seen in any Australian city before. The rally in February was the BIGGEST PRO-GUN RALLY in WA in nearly 30 years – but is a record that will stand for barely 6 months!

WE INTERVIEW the rally organiser, Dave Finnie, about why the rally is being held, how to get involved and explain why it is safe to attend. This follows the February rally where people who spread rumours about police and media hassling shooters - were simply proven to be untrue.

ANOTHER RUMOUR we address is the claim that disallowing the regulations will create a regulatory vacuum which will result in WA Police seizing guns, ammo and shutting everything down.

That’s completely FALSE, FALSE, FALSE!

We read the explanation given by Dr Brian Walker that the Interpretations Act 1984 simply brings the old regulations back into force while the government is forced back to the negotiation table.

YOU NEED to be at the rally. Bring your family, bring your shooting mates and stand proud for all shooters! If you’re a member of a shooting organisation, put your colours on and show your support.

It’s at 11am, this coming Thursday 14th August, at the steps of Parliament in Perth.

Turn up and make your anger towards what the government is doing to the shooting sports known.

THE FUNDRAISER to support the rally with newspaper ads is at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stop-the-overreach-newspaper-advertising-rally The organisers have helped pay for the ads out of their own pockets – so any help you and your shooting organisation can provide would be greatly appreciated!

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WE SPEAK with David Finnie, about the upcoming pro-gun / pro-freedom rally being held in Perth to put a stop to that state's new gun laws.

This is the SECOND pro-gun rally being held in Perth this year, which is why we’re calling on EVERY SHOOTER to roll up to make their voices heard.

David is also the principal petitioner of the motion to suspend enforcement of the new legislation, which is being sponsored by upper house MP, Dr Brian Walker MLC.

We need 30 to 50,000 signatures, so sign the petition by clicking here.

Dr Walker will be a key speaker at the rally, which is being held at Parliament House at 11am on Thursday 14 August.

This is also an invitation to WA’s major shooting organisations to get behind the cause.

HE HAS ALSO SET UP a GOFUNDME fundraiser to help pay for ads in WA media to let as many shooters as possible know about the rally. Each full page ad in the major papers could cost up to $30k – so we’re aiming to raise enough for two full page ads.

To donate to the fundraiser, simply click here.

David has also set up details to enable shooters to email their local MPs, which you can see by clicking here.

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WE SPEAK WITH Dr Brian Walker MLC, a member of the Western Australian Upper House of Parliament, about the petition he is holding to help WA shooters who are being targeted under that state’s new Firearms Act 2025.

Dr Walker petition’s petition seeks to suspend the operation of the Act, suspend enforcement of some aspects by WA Police, and force an audit to be done of the transitional provisions of the new Act.

We speak about the reason for the petition, the synergies he sees between his party, and the draconian approach WA Labor has taken to shooters.

Dr Walker also shares his view that WA police have “imported” immigrants who have a fear of guns into their operating model.

We also talk about the upcoming pro-gun rally to be held in Perth on August 14th, which we will be covering in more detail in the upcoming days.

This will be the second major pro-gun rally to be held in Perth this year!

You can read Dr Walker’s petition – and sign it – at: https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/LCePetitions.nsf/petitions/25-0016

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