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Firearms Consultative Committee

The Victorian Firearms Consultative Committee was established in 2005 as a representative body of organisations interested in the regulation of firearms in Victoria. The role of the Committee is to provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, who is responsible for the administration of the Firearms Act 1996, on firearms related issues on which the Minister requires additional policy advice.

The first meeting of the Committee took place on 29 June 2005. The Committee meets approximately every three months and consists of individual members of organisations from which the Minister has invited nominations. Members serve on the Committee at the discretion of the Minister, and may be appointed indefinitely or for a limited period or purpose. The Minister has appointed Mr Pete Steedman to act as Chairperson of the Committee.

Secretariat and administrative support for the Committee is provided by the Department of Justice. However, the Department of Justice does not participate as a member of the Committee.

The Minister may seek advice from the Committee on any aspect of the underlying policy and/or administration of the Firearms Act 1996, including the social and industry impacts, and any implementation process issues. The Committee may also undertake work at its own instigation subject to consultation with the Minister.

The Committee welcomes input and consultation with other members of the firearms community. Those who have queries or wish to raise specific concerns or issues for discussion by the Committee should contact one of the Committee members listed below.

Organisation	Nominee
Chairman	Pete Steedman Email: petesteedman@hotmail.com
Australian Security Industry Association Ltd (ASIAL)	Robert (Bob) Bruce Email: Bob_bruce@linfox.com
Field & Game Australia (FGA)	Rick Foster Email: glenrick@speedweb.com.au
Firearm Traders Association of Victoria	Graeme Forbes Email: forbes@forbesws.com.au
Law Institute of Victoria (LIV)	Peter Dunn Email: peter@pdunnsolicitors.com.au
The Police Association (TPA)	Tony Walsh Email: general@tpav.org.au
Shooting Sports Safety Advancement Foundation Inc (SSSAF)	William (Bill) Paterson Email: paterswh@az1.bp.com
Shooting Sports Council of Victoria (SSCV)	Alan Stoops Email: astoops@tpg.com.au
Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (SSAA (Vic))	Robert (Bob) Cooper Email: bcooper@ssaavic.com.au
Target Rifle Victoria	Xavier McLauren Email: ximclaurin@gmail.com.au
Victorian Amateur Pistol Association (VAPA)	John (Jack) Payne Email: j.payne@satlink.com.au
Victorian Clay Target Association	Glen Woodhatch Email: woody45@bigpond.com
Victorian Farmers Federation	Anton Neal Fax: 5428 2377
School of Social Sciences La Trobe University	Dr Anastasia Powell Email: A.Powell@latrobe.edu.au

 

Contacts

Firearms Consultative Committee Secretariat
Justice Policy
Department of Justice
GPO Box 4356QQ
Melbourne VIC 3001
Tel: 03 8684 1031
Fax: 03 8684 1044
Email: vfcc@justice.vic.gov.au

Victoria Police Licensing Services Division
Level 4, Yarra Tower
Victoria Police Centre
637 Flinders St
Melbourne VIC 3005
Tel: 1300 651 645
Email: licensingservices@police.vic.gov.au