Ownership cutback triggers cross-border firearms flow Australia's toughest firearm ownership laws have triggered a mass relocation of weapons across state borders as owners scramble to comply with the new rules. AAP · Oct 10, 2025
Watchdog clears police investigation, probes misconduct A corruption watchdog has cleared police over an investigation into events before a double murder and launched a misconduct probe over the killer's gun licence. AAP · Jun 25, 2025
WA parliament passes nation's toughest gun laws Amendments to WA's firearm laws have passed the parliament, restricting the number of guns licensees can own and giving police greater powers to seize weapons. AAP · Jun 19, 2024
New laws will ensure DV accused lose access to guns Police will no longer need a warrant to seize firearms from gun owners accused of domestic violence under amendments to WA laws being debated in parliament. AAP · Jun 11, 2024
Behind every statistic there is someone like Jenny or Gretl. Their friends and family say things must change Unheeded warnings and outdated gun laws are being scrutinised in the aftermath of another domestic violence tragedy in Perth The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2024
WA premier Roger Cook says murder of mother and daughter in Perth home ‘senseless’ and ‘chilling’ Gunman shot Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc, aged 59 and 18, at Floreat home where it’s believed his ex-wife was staying, before taking his own life The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2024