📜 Firearms Bill 2024
The Firearms Bill 2024 repeals and replaces the Firearms Act 1973 to regulate firearms, related items, and licensing. It aims to modernise firearm control, align with national agreements, and prioritise public safety by introducing stricter licensing, storage, and training requirements.
Impact
Firearm owners, businesses dealing with firearms, primary producers, collectors, clubs, and government entities will be affected. The bill introduces stricter licensing, storage, and training requirements, potentially impacting access to firearms and increasing compliance costs.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA21 Feb 2024
- LA Second Reading MovedLA21 Feb 2024
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA14 Mar 2024
- LA Consideration in DetailLA14 Mar 2024
- LA AmendedLA19 Mar 2024
- LC Second Reading MovedLC21 Mar 2024
- LA Third ReadingLA21 Mar 2024
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC11 June 2024
- LC Third ReadingLC18 June 2024
- LC AmendedLC19 June 2024
- LC Consideration in DetailLC19 June 2024
- Royal Assent27 June 2024
Penalty Provisions45 found
Offence of providing false or misleading information
“Offence of providing false or misleading information”
Possession offence during renewal period
“Possession offence during renewal period”
Compliance with conditions
“Compliance with conditions”
Possession offence during suspension
“Possession offence during suspension”
Unlawful alteration of licence card
“Unlawful alteration of licence card”
Fraudulent possession and use of licence card
“Fraudulent possession and use of licence card”
Unlawful possession of firearm or major firearm part
“Unlawful possession of firearm or major firearm part”
Offence of unlawful possession
“Offence of unlawful possession”
Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm
“Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm”
Offence involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts
“Offence involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts”
Offence involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts: handgun or prohibited firearm
“Offence involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts: handgun or prohibited firearm”
Offence while in immediate possession of prohibited drug or prohibited plant
“Offence while in immediate possession of prohibited drug or prohibited plant”
Offence while in immediate possession of large sum of money
“Offence while in immediate possession of large sum of money”
Unlawful use of firearm
“Unlawful use of firearm”
Offence of unlawful use
“Offence of unlawful use”
Offence of unlawful use: handgun or prohibited firearm
“Offence of unlawful use: handgun or prohibited firearm”
Supplying by unauthorised supplier
“Supplying by unauthorised supplier”
Offence of unauthorised supply
“Offence of unauthorised supply”
Offence of unauthorised supply involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts
“Offence of unauthorised supply involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts”
Offence of unauthorised supply involving handgun or prohibited firearm
“Offence of unauthorised supply involving handgun or prohibited firearm”
Supplying to unauthorised person
“Supplying to unauthorised person”
Offence of supplying to unauthorised person
“Offence of supplying to unauthorised person”
Offence involving supply of handgun or prohibited firearm
“Offence involving supply of handgun or prohibited firearm”
Giving possession to unauthorised person
“Giving possession to unauthorised person”
Offence of giving possession to unauthorised person
“Offence of giving possession to unauthorised person”
Offence involving giving possession of handgun or prohibited firearm
“Offence involving giving possession of handgun or prohibited firearm”
Acquiring by unauthorised person
“Acquiring by unauthorised person”
Offence of acquiring as unauthorised person
“Offence of acquiring as unauthorised person”
Offence involving acquiring handgun or prohibited firearm
“Offence involving acquiring handgun or prohibited firearm”
Acquiring from unauthorised person
“Acquiring from unauthorised person”
Offence of acquiring from unauthorised person
“Offence of acquiring from unauthorised person”
Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm
“Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm”
Taking possession from unauthorised person
“Taking possession from unauthorised person”
Offence of taking possession from unauthorised person
“Offence of taking possession from unauthorised person”
Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm
“Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm”
Unauthorised possession or acquisition of ammunition
“Unauthorised possession or acquisition of ammunition”
Unauthorised possession or acquisition of prohibited ammunition
“Unauthorised possession or acquisition of prohibited ammunition”
Supplying or giving possession of ammunition without authority
“Supplying or giving possession of ammunition without authority”
Supplying or giving possession of prohibited ammunition without authority
“Supplying or giving possession of prohibited ammunition without authority”
Supplying or giving possession of ammunition to unauthorised person
“Supplying or giving possession of ammunition to unauthorised person”
Supplying or giving possession of prohibited ammunition to unauthorised person
“Supplying or giving possession of prohibited ammunition to unauthorised person”
Acquiring or taking possession of ammunition from unauthorised person
“Acquiring or taking possession of ammunition from unauthorised person”
Acquiring or taking possession of prohibited ammunition from unauthorised person
“Acquiring or taking possession of prohibited ammunition from unauthorised person”
Unauthorised possession of ammunition component for purpose of manufacturing ammunition
“Unauthorised possession of ammunition component for purpose of manufacturing ammunition”
Unauthorised possession of ammunition component for purpose of manufacturing prohibited ammunition
“Unauthorised possession of ammunition component for purpose of manufacturing prohibited ammunition”
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