12/06/2026
Head on over and read the detailed update our friends at HVTM Outdoors DL 409595716 have shared.
Information about wait times on any new PTA’s, new Fi****ms Licence applications and adding a genuine reason to your existing licence.
Thanks to Mark, Mel and the team for sharing this news.
FI****MS REGISTRY UPDATE
We spoke with the Fi****ms Registry this morning and were advised that current processing timeframes are now:
• PTA Applications – 120 days (4 months)
• New Fi****ms Licence Applications – 120 days (4 months)
• Adding a Genuine Reason or Category – 270 days (just shy of 9 months)
The explanation provided was that there are currently approximately 14,000 applications pending.
Let's take a moment to think about that.
If any other taxpayer-funded government department had a backlog of this size and was taking up to 9 months to process straightforward administrative applications, would it be considered acceptable?
We understand that 22 new staff have recently been hired and that training takes time. However, these delays have been building for years and continue to impact law-abiding fi****ms owners, clubs, businesses, primary producers and new licence applicants across NSW.
Mark and Mel also met with Clayton Barr again this week to discuss the current situation and receive an update. Regardless of your political views, Clayton has been a great support to us throughout this process and has continued to engage with both industry and shooters regarding their concerns. We appreciate the time and effort he has put into understanding the issues facing our community.
The Fi****ms Registry is an essential public service funded by taxpayers and licence holders. We believe the current system is no longer fit for purpose and requires significant reform. Whether that means a standalone agency, privatisation, or another model entirely, something needs to change.
At the end of the day, the current situation is simply not good enough.
If you would like your concerns heard, we encourage you to contact your local MP through the appropriate channels. As always, the most effective conversations are polite, respectful and factual. Constructive feedback is far more likely to achieve positive outcomes than anger or abuse.
We'll continue pushing for answers and advocating for practical solutions on behalf of our customers and the wider fi****ms community.
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