Back from holidays, and with the dealer I bought my Lithgow Model 12 from chomping at the bit to get it to me, I started to dig around what the process was to get a PTA, thinking that things must have changed in the past 10 years.. but the only thing that has changed is that instead of having to send a cheque, I can put credit card details on the paperwork that I have to post, and hope doesn't go missing and someone has a spending spree with my card.
The mind absolutely boggles.. anyone want to have a bet as to how long it will take to come through? I saw some states have online application process, which is an improvement - but they'd be best off just dumping the whole system and letting those of us who are licenced just purchase a firearm, and advise the FAR afterwards. Common sense is too much to ask for...