At EAS Legal, we recently represented a 46-year-old male client before the Frankston Magistrates’ Court who had been deemed a prohibited person from holding a firearms licence due to conditions imposed by an Intervention Order (IVO).
For our client, this was not just a legal issue—it had a direct impact on his employment and livelihood, as his ability to hold a firearms licence was essential to his work.
The Challenge
The existing Intervention Order included conditions that prevented our client from holding or obtaining a firearms licence.
Our client sought to reverse this restriction, however:
At the outset, the prospects of success were uncertain.
Our Approach
Our office took a strategic and proactive approach, focusing on both legal advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
We:
Through these discussions, we were able to provide sufficient material and reassurance to shift the position of key stakeholders.
The Outcome
Despite initial opposition, our efforts resulted in a significant shift:
This outcome allowed our client to return to his employment and restore his livelihood.
Why This Result Matters
Applications to vary Intervention Orders—particularly those involving firearms prohibitions—are complex and often strongly contested.
Securing this result required:
Need Help With an Intervention Order or Firearms Issue?
If you are subject to an Intervention Order or have been deemed a prohibited person, you may have options to vary or challenge those restrictions.
EAS Legal regularly assists clients in complex Intervention Order matters across Victoria.
