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Police failure allowed Floreat murderer to keep gun used in killings, inquest hears

A damning report has revealed ‘systemic failures’ into WA Police’s firearms licensing system over a period of two decades, an inquest has heard.

Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·

How 2 newspapers cover this story

  1. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaFirst report

    Police failure allowed Floreat murderer to keep gun used in killings, inquest hears

    A damning report has revealed ‘systemic failures’ into WA Police’s firearms licensing system over a period of two decades, an inquest has heard.

  2. The AgeAustralia

    Police failure allowed Floreat murderer to keep gun used in killings, inquest hears

    A damning report has revealed ‘systemic failures’ into WA Police’s firearms licensing system over a period of two decades, an inquest has heard.

Coverage details

2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age published it almost at the same time, on November 11, 2026.

Key names in the coverage: WA Police and Floreat.

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