To all bow hunters and archers.
You may have read in the newspapers of new laws being brought into force in Western Australia that add another layer of regulation to bow ownership. These laws have the support of such groups as the RSPCA. That organisation is on the record as saying that they hope that future changes to the law would include the banning of bowhunting. They are clearly campaigning for that as an objective.
Campaigns take a number of forms, but a very effective tool is a letter writing campaign. The principles are quite straightforward – design a form letter, make it freely available to those who want to participate and have some easy to follow instructions on where to fill in the blanks.
So that is what we have done.
Click http://www.aussiebowhunter.com/Lette...A-Minister.zip to download a form letter to the relevant WA Ministers, fill in the blanks and away you go.
Of course, if you would prefer to write your own personalised letter, please feel free to do so. Just have a look at some Guidelines by clicking http://www.aussiebowhunter.com/Guide...A-Minister.zip and go for it.
The Guidelines are just a few ideas on what are the key points to cover. Just remember, leave the sledging and the name calling to the opposition.
This material has been put together by a bunch of individuals that would be well known to members of this forum and the bow hunters around Australia – and who have volunteered their professional and business skills – to getting a united front organised.
Every one of these that makes the ministers' desks will make some difference. Do yourself and EVERY BOW OWNER IN AUSTRALIA a favour, by not only taking action yourself, but spread the word to any mates, colleagues, fellow club members, and anyone else that cares about our future. Send them the link, and add to the cause.
It is time to start taking up the fight by beating the opposition at its own game. This is the beginning of that fight, and there is much more to come.
THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW.
_______________________________________________
Mon 12 October, 2009
Portfolio: Police
Police Minister Rob Johnson today flagged tough new restrictions on the sale and supply of controlled weapons to minors as part of an overall State Government strategy to improve safety in and around entertainment precincts in Western Australia.
Mr Johnson said he would be creating new offences under the Criminal Code and increasing penalties for offences under the Weapons Act 1999.
The Minister said anyone found with a weapon in or near a place of public entertainment could face up to five years’ jail.
“These restrictions will further safeguard law-abiding Western Australians and help eliminate weapons from our entertainment precincts,” he said.
“An important part of the legislation focuses on the sale of controlled weapons to young people, particularly those under 18.
“Anyone caught selling or supplying a controlled weapon to a minor faces two years’ imprisonment and a fine of $24,000.
“People have the right to have a night out without the fear of being attacked or threatened with a weapon.”
Controlled weapons include a machete, bow, crossbow, dagger, double end knife, fixed baton, hand or foot claws, machete, metal whip, sickle or scythe, spear, spear gun, sword, throwing blade or knife, throwing star, weighted chain or cord weapon.
The legislation creates the following new offences in the Criminal Code that will attract a penalty of five years’ imprisonment:
* being armed in or near places of public entertainment
* being armed in public in company
* having ready access to both weapons and a prescribed amount of cash
* having ready access to both weapons and illicit drugs.
The Bill also increases penalties within the Weapons Act:
* penalties for importing, possessing, purchasing, selling, supplying or manufacturing prohibited weapons would increase from the current maximum of $8,000 and/or two years imprisonment to $36,000 and/or three years imprisonment
* penalties for offences relating to the carriage or possession of controlled weapons would increase from the current maximum of $4,000 and/or one year imprisonment to $24,000 and/or two years imprisonment
* penalties for offences relating to the carriage or possession of other items of weapons increased from the current maximum of $4,000 and /or one year imprisonment to $24,000 and/or two years imprisonment.The legislation will be introduced into State Parliament this week.
Minister's office: 9222 9211
You may have read in the newspapers of new laws being brought into force in Western Australia that add another layer of regulation to bow ownership. These laws have the support of such groups as the RSPCA. That organisation is on the record as saying that they hope that future changes to the law would include the banning of bowhunting. They are clearly campaigning for that as an objective.
Campaigns take a number of forms, but a very effective tool is a letter writing campaign. The principles are quite straightforward – design a form letter, make it freely available to those who want to participate and have some easy to follow instructions on where to fill in the blanks.
So that is what we have done.
Click http://www.aussiebowhunter.com/Lette...A-Minister.zip to download a form letter to the relevant WA Ministers, fill in the blanks and away you go.
Of course, if you would prefer to write your own personalised letter, please feel free to do so. Just have a look at some Guidelines by clicking http://www.aussiebowhunter.com/Guide...A-Minister.zip and go for it.
The Guidelines are just a few ideas on what are the key points to cover. Just remember, leave the sledging and the name calling to the opposition.
This material has been put together by a bunch of individuals that would be well known to members of this forum and the bow hunters around Australia – and who have volunteered their professional and business skills – to getting a united front organised.
Every one of these that makes the ministers' desks will make some difference. Do yourself and EVERY BOW OWNER IN AUSTRALIA a favour, by not only taking action yourself, but spread the word to any mates, colleagues, fellow club members, and anyone else that cares about our future. Send them the link, and add to the cause.
It is time to start taking up the fight by beating the opposition at its own game. This is the beginning of that fight, and there is much more to come.
THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW.
_______________________________________________
Mon 12 October, 2009
Portfolio: Police
Police Minister Rob Johnson today flagged tough new restrictions on the sale and supply of controlled weapons to minors as part of an overall State Government strategy to improve safety in and around entertainment precincts in Western Australia.
Mr Johnson said he would be creating new offences under the Criminal Code and increasing penalties for offences under the Weapons Act 1999.
The Minister said anyone found with a weapon in or near a place of public entertainment could face up to five years’ jail.
“These restrictions will further safeguard law-abiding Western Australians and help eliminate weapons from our entertainment precincts,” he said.
“An important part of the legislation focuses on the sale of controlled weapons to young people, particularly those under 18.
“Anyone caught selling or supplying a controlled weapon to a minor faces two years’ imprisonment and a fine of $24,000.
“People have the right to have a night out without the fear of being attacked or threatened with a weapon.”
Controlled weapons include a machete, bow, crossbow, dagger, double end knife, fixed baton, hand or foot claws, machete, metal whip, sickle or scythe, spear, spear gun, sword, throwing blade or knife, throwing star, weighted chain or cord weapon.
The legislation creates the following new offences in the Criminal Code that will attract a penalty of five years’ imprisonment:
* being armed in or near places of public entertainment
* being armed in public in company
* having ready access to both weapons and a prescribed amount of cash
* having ready access to both weapons and illicit drugs.
The Bill also increases penalties within the Weapons Act:
* penalties for importing, possessing, purchasing, selling, supplying or manufacturing prohibited weapons would increase from the current maximum of $8,000 and/or two years imprisonment to $36,000 and/or three years imprisonment
* penalties for offences relating to the carriage or possession of controlled weapons would increase from the current maximum of $4,000 and/or one year imprisonment to $24,000 and/or two years imprisonment
* penalties for offences relating to the carriage or possession of other items of weapons increased from the current maximum of $4,000 and /or one year imprisonment to $24,000 and/or two years imprisonment.The legislation will be introduced into State Parliament this week.
Minister's office: 9222 9211
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