Senator Ashworth Azille has called attention to concerns surrounding the backlog of ballistics examinations and the wider challenges facing investigations into gun crimes.
Ballistics evidence can help investigators determine whether a particular firearm was used in a shooting by comparing bullets and cartridge cases with evidence from other incidents.
Delays in this process can complicate criminal investigations and prolong the wait for answers for victims’ families. The issue has become part of the wider parliamentary debate over how best to address gun violence.
