More people involved in agriculture and similar businesses can obtain endorsements to possess prohibited firearms where it can be clearly demonstrated these are needed for pest control purposes, and a ministerial arms advisory group will be established to ensure there is ongoing support and advice on firearms matters. Some changes, though, will follow over a three-year period. These include new rules to take effect in six months to determine who is fit and proper to possess firearms and who will be disqualified from holding a firearms licence. The fit and proper person status is at the core of any application for a firearms licence. Every person applying must be responsible and trustworthy enough to earn the privilege of holding a firearms licence. 