The Hon. IAN GILFILLAN: I seek leave to make a personal explanation on the subject of misinformation given on a speech on firearms legislation on 17 February.
Leave granted.
The Hon. IAN GILFILLAN: In this place on 17 February in my concluding remarks on my Firearms (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill I stated:
I was surprised to receive no formal response from the shooters groups. . . I think I can say, in summary, that the organised shooters groups have not opposed this Bill. . . but in response to my request for feedback I received no formal comment from shooters groups about these proposed amendments.
It was brought to my notice by the Police and Government Liaison Officer for the South Australian Revolver and Pistol Association that it had been in communication with me. I received a letter on its behalf dated 22 January and I formally responded (over my signature) to those comments on 2 February, some 15 days before my statement in the Council.
I formally acknowledge an apology to the South Australian Revolver and Pistol Association Incorporated. I had overlooked the fact that it had responded with a substantial letter, which I appreciated, and I put it on record that I regret that omission and I apologise to that organisation.