About Australian Rights Coalition Incorporated (ARC)

Australian Rights Coalition was born to bring people together to hold government to account after the introduction of draconian Firearms legislation in WA, painting law abiding firearms owners as criminals!

In recent years, other activities have also been targeted, including fishing, four-wheel driving, farming and forestry – the 5 F’s including Firearms.

It became obvious there was a need for broader coordinated representation in WA to address government imposed restrictions and attacks on our freedoms that are gradually being imposed. There is no one organisation representing the 5 F’s and this allows the government to draft legislation that is not fit for purpose and ultimately causes widespread distress.

Only we the people can change this!

Other issues identified are:

• Ever increasing public surveillance – what are the policies?

• How is your personal data used - who gets access, where is it stored?

• What does Castle Law mean in WA?

• What is self-defence, can I protect myself, do you know the law?

• How can domestic violence response management be improved?

A GoFundMe was launched, and the process began to build an organisation from the ground up, run by you.

Based on a model created for the Western Australian Speedway Commission, the organisation will have three Chairpersons/Commissioners,

• General administration and membership management

• Lobbying, research and legal action/processes administration

• Media, activities and education development and coordination

Every financial member will have one vote, no associated member/s (clubs and associations) will hold a vote, ensuring ‘we the people’ drive the organisation! The aim is to employ a coordinator to ensure a professional delivery of services.

Now it’s up to you – click on the ‘Join’ button and get involved. We have an interim Steering Committee made up of Louise Kingston, former MP and architect of the idea; Steve Harrison, former Police Officer, Shooters Union WA Advocate/ Recreational Shooter and Lance French, WA Liberal Party Candidate for the 2025 State Election, former Police Officer and Gunsmith.