Firearms supplier lobbied Tasmanian police minister over licence delays
Right-to-information files reveal the story. Interdiction Logistics pushed Tasmanian Police Minister Felix Ellis to speed up its firearms dealer licence application.
Firearms supplier Interdiction Logistics asked Tasmanian Police Minister Felix Ellis for a meeting. The company faced delays getting a firearms dealer's licence.
Freedom-of-information documents show this. Company director Aaron Bugg wrote to the minister expressing frustration.
He said the process was more complicated than expected. The meeting happened in June 2026.
Ellis said he discussed defence manufacturing opportunities. Bugg said the company wanted to expand its licence categories faster.
Under Tasmanian law, licensing is strictly a police matter. The minister should not be involved.
Interdiction has past contracts with federal police.
- June 2026
- Meeting date
- Felix Ellis
- Police minister
- Aaron Bugg
- Company director
- Category A and B
- Initial licence categories
Why it mattersThe meeting raises a question. Should a minister meet with suppliers seeking to speed up police decisions like firearms licensing?
AustraliaTasmanian firearms licensing and the boundaries between political and police operational decisions in a state where those lines are supposed to be clear.
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