The Senate debated the Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which establishes a Firearms Division within the High Court.
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Updated Jul 19
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What happened
The Senate debated the Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which establishes a Firearms Division within the High Court.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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high court
courts with higher status than some of other courts, sometimes refer to supreme court
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senate
type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature
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Michael Lashley
politician
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