Calls to provide historical cannon with antique firearm exemption

The regional city of Maryborough is facing a potential disruption to a 150-year-old tradition involving the ceremonial firing of a historical cannon. Local authorities and community members are currently seeking an antique firearm exemption for the device to address a regulatory categorisation issue that threatens the continuation of the practice.

The cannon has long served as a symbol of unity and historical pride for the community. Proponents of the exemption argue that the classification of the cannon under current firearm laws fails to account for its historical significance and its role in regional cultural heritage.