The Australian National University
Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
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Aboriginal Access to Firearms for Wildlife Harvesting

Topical Issue 2 / 2003

February 2003 - Aboriginal Access to Firearms for Wildlife Harvesting

Many Indigenous people in remote areas depend on access to firearms for the wildlife harvesting on which their livelihood depends. In recent years, however, access to firearms has decreased significantly. In this paper, Professor Jon Altman explores the present situation and advocates a policy solution.