Australia, June 18 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on May 19:
1. This is an application for review of a decision of the Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force, the respondent in these proceedings (the Respondent), to refuse to issue a firearms licence to GZX (the Applicant). The Applicant contests that refusal.
Background
2. The Applicant held various firearms licences under the Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) (Firearms Act) from 2001.
3. The Applicant had a residence in NSW and also in Tasmania. He went to his Tasmanian residence from time to time.
4. On 10 January 2023, the Applicant travelled to Tasmania by ferry with his wife. He took with him certain firearms. The Applicant previously...