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There were 13 mass shootings in 18 years.
The Australian Gun Safety Alliance was formed by several like-minded organisations concerned about gun safety in our community.
Despite bipartisan agreement, no state or territory government is fully compliant with the National Firearms Agreement which they all signed after Port Arthur in 1996 and renewed in 2017.
Have all jurisdictions comply with the National Firearms Agreement 2017.
Increase public awareness of the poor compliance by all governments and hold them to account.
Contribute to a balanced conversation about the importance of a strong gun safety framework.
Despite the great progress made by previous legislators, none of our State and Territory Governments have fully complied with the National Firearms Agreement they signed more than 21 years ago.
Since 1996, regardless of the tacit agreement by all State and Territory Governments, five separate reviews have concluded that not a single jurisdiction is fully compliant with the Agreement.
AGSA members are from the public health, medical, hospital, first responders, unions and children services sectors, along with faith organisations and those involved with preventing family violence.
AGSA is not politically aligned and receives no corporate or individual donations. It is funded by philanthropic donations and in-kind services by members.
We understand that the majority of gun owners in Australia are law abiding, responsible people who are not criminals. However, Australian Governments must do everything in their power to avoid a slide towards an American culture of gun entitlement.
AGSA believes that the onus of firearm laws and regulations should be on public safety and not for the convenience or commercial interests of a few. This is the overriding principle of the National Firearms Agreement which has served Australians well.
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