The Nationals leader has echoed calls from top police officers for a national firearms register to allow information to be shared between state and territories on individuals.
Constables Matthew Arnold, 26, and Rachel McCrow, 29, were shot and killed in Wieambilla, about 300 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, last Monday.
"Enhancing databases and information-sharing arrangements across jurisdictions remains a priority for the Queensland Police Service," she said. The Nationals leader added the change would allow officers to be"empowered" and go into certain situations with accurate intelligence to respond accordingly. It is understood Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will bring forth the proposal of a national firearms register to National Cabinet in early 2023.
A national firearms register was first mentioned more than 30 years ago after shooting deaths in Victoria. The national guns database would allow jurisdictions to share information with each other on individuals who have gun licenses. Picture: Supplied
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