Tony Pasin (Barker, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

The Prime Minister doesn't decide South Australia's gun laws; Premier Peter Malinauskas does—and unless he rules out changes, law-abiding firearm owners in my electorate of Barker remain squarely in the firing line. Responsible, law-abiding, licensed firearm owners should never be punished for the actions of criminals or extremists. While other state premiers have already ruled out changes, Premier Malinauskas, in the shadows of an election campaign, continues to leave the door open to enforcing a gun buyback in South Australians.

In Barker, firearms aren't a political talking point; they're essential for farm safety, for animal and pest control, for hunting and for sporting shooting. From the Murray Mallee to the Barossa, from the Riverland to the Limestone Coast, more red tape won't stop criminals or extremists but will impact law-abiding people who are doing the right thing day in, day out. This is a decision the Premier can make, and he's got to make it now. That's why I'm calling on Premier Malinauskas to rule out any changes to South Australia's gun laws and why I'm asking people right across Barker to sign my petition to get him to do the right thing.

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