Firearms Reform - Official WA Police Force Podcast

Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar highlight the permanent firearms amnesty in Western Australia. This episode provides an understanding of what the amnesty is, its purpose, how it works, and how it complements the Firearms Act 2024 . For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement Division at: 1800 894 474 You can...

In this episode, Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar provide an update on the Firearms Portal. As the approved manner for all firearm licensing activities under the Firearms Act 2024 , every applicant, licence holder, and landowner allowing hunting on their property will need to have a Portal account. For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please...

Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar talk about the firearms reform progress and transition into the new licensing framework since the Firearms Act 2024 came into effect on 31 March 2025. They outline options and key actions for Transitional Authority holders and expired licence holders. For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Lic...

Did you know about the different types of licences under the Firearms Act 2024 ? Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar run through the eight licence types, demonstrating a genuine reason for owning or using a firearm, and the importance of relevant supporting evidence.  For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement...

In this episode, Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar dive into the mandatory firearms training implemented under the Firearms Act 2024 . The theoretical and practical firearm safety training is now a requirement for new licence applicants.  For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement Division at: 1800 894 474 Yo...

Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire unpack another key part of the Firearms Act 2024 : Firearm Authority Health Examinations, also referred to as Health Assessments. What are they, and what do they mean for new licence applicants and licence holders? For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement Division at: 1800 894 474...

Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar discuss how the new firearm laws apply to young people wanting to use a firearm in Western Australia. The episode outlines what is and isn’t allowed under the Firearms Act 2024 , and the immediate supervision requirement by an appropriately authorised adult.  For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact...

This is a limited series podcast. Hosted by Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar, this series will serve to inform current and prospective firearms licence holders, landowners and the Western Australian public at large about the key changes in law and processes under the Firearms Act 2024. For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our L...

This is the first full-length episode of the series. Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar discuss the Parliamentary committee review, everyday implications for licence holders and the effect of Transitional Authorities in implementing the new requirements under the Firearms Act 2024 .  For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licen...

In this episode, Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar dive into the Firearms Portal - the new, singular way to apply, renew and manage firearm licences. It steps through how to access the Portal and create an account using myID verification. For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement Division at: 1800 894 474 Yo...

Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar provide clarification on the requirement for landowners to register a property via the Firearms Portal to lawfully issue hunting permissions. It includes information on hunting permissions and temporary permissions. For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement Division at: 1800...

The focus of this episode is the new security and storage standards for firearms. Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar outline the different storage levels that have been created in the new legislation, in addition to highlighting the expansive grandfathering of existing licence holders into the new storage guidelines. For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on thi...

This episode, Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar describe the health examination process and the timeline for its implementation in relation to both existing and new licence holders. Costs, practicalities and physical requirements are all touched on. For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement Division at: 1800...

Claire Ciantar and Commander Lawrence Panaia APM are on the hunt... for licence holders unfamiliar with the new regulations regarding hunting permissions. Renewals are covered this episode, as are temporary permissions, and the actual process for issuing hunting permissions by landowners.  For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enf...