Under WA’s new gun laws, a Firearm Authority Health Assessment is required, yet not all GPs are willing to perform it.

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Kyle Hoath, President of AMA WA, highlighted the significant burden this places on GPs when speaking with Perth Today host Simon Beaumont.

‘My mind goes out to GPs in the country where there is no other alternative for farmers or other people to turn to to get this signed off and if the GP doesn’t want to participate that puts them in a very awkward position,’ he said.”

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