📜 Firearms Amendment Bill 2021

Assented toLABill 5924 November 2021

The Firearms Amendment Bill 2021 amends the Firearms Act 1973 to address serious and organised crime involving firearms. It introduces firearms prohibition orders, tackles illegal firearm manufacture, and modernises definitions.

Impact

This bill affects individuals involved in firearm-related crime, licensed firearm owners, firearm dealers, manufacturers, and repairers. It aims to reduce firearm-related violence and improve community safety by restricting access to firearms for high-risk individuals and cracking down on illegal activities.

Key Changes

["Introduces Firearms Prohibition Orders (FPOs) allowing the Commissioner of Police to prohibit certain individuals from possessing firearms.", "Creates new offences related to the illegal manufacture, repair, and dealing of firearms, major firearm parts, and ammunition.", "Introduces offences related to firearms technology.", "Establishes a permanent general amnesty for surrendering firearms and related items."]

Parliamentary Progress

LA Second Reading MovedLA24 Nov 2021
LA IntroducedLA24 Nov 2021
LA Second Reading AgreedLA24 Feb 2022
LA Consideration in DetailLA24 Feb 2022
LA AmendedLA24 Feb 2022
LA Third ReadingLA15 Mar 2022
LC Second Reading MovedLC16 Mar 2022
LC Second Reading AgreedLC7 Apr 2022
LC Third ReadingLC10 May 2022
Royal Assent18 May 2022

Affected Sectors

emergency_servicesjusticeother

Penalty Provisions2 found

💰 Max fine: $12,000criminal

29ECriminalboth

Offences for failing to comply with directions under s. 29D

Imprisonment: 12 months

“29E. Offences for failing to comply with directions under s. 29D A person who fails to comply with a direction given to the person under section 29D(1) or (2) commits an offence. Penalty: Imprisonment for 12 months or a fine of $12 000.”

29ECriminalboth

Offences for failing to comply with directions under s. 29D

Fine: $12,000Imprisonment: 12 months

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