📘 Firearms Amendment Act 2022
013 of 2022Assented 18 May 2022
The Firearms Amendment Act 2022 amends the Firearms Act 1973 to introduce new regulations around firearm licensing, prohibited firearm accessories, firearms technology, and firearms prohibition orders. It also makes consequential amendments to other related Acts.
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Licensed firearm owners, dealers, manufacturers, repairers, collectors, and individuals subject to firearms prohibition orders are affected. The Act introduces new offences and penalties, impacting those who deal with firearms and related technology.
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