The head of the Queensland Police Union, Ian Leavers, says more coordination may be needed between the state’s separate gun licensing systems following the deadly ambush and killing of two police officers at Wieambilla, near the remote inland Queensland town of Chincilla.
The three perpetrators were found to have access to “considerable weaponry” at their property, including rifles and shotguns, a situation which has left police authorities searching for answers.
“That is a real challenge and that will form part of the investigation,” said Leavers in an interview with the Today show on Dec. 14.
“Weapons—they are not an issue in the right hands. But you need to look at the licencing system, the national database, and can we do better?…