📜 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 Provisions31 found
Unlawful possession of firearm or major firearm part
“211. Offence of unlawful possession A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 210(1).”
Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm
“212. Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 210(1) and the firearm or major firearm part is a handgun or prohibited firearm.”
Offence involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts
“213. Offence involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 210(1) and the contravention involves 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts.”
Offence involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts: handgun or prohibited firearm
“214. Offence involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts: handgun or prohibited firearm A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 210(1) and the contravention involves 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts, and at least 1 of the firearms or major firearm parts is a handgun or prohibited firearm.”
Offence while in immediate possession of prohibited drug or prohibited plant
“215. Offence while in immediate possession of prohibited drug or prohibited plant A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 210(1) while in immediate possession of a prohibited drug or prohibited plant.”
Offence while in immediate possession of large sum of money
“216. Offence while in immediate possession of large sum of money A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 210(1) while in immediate possession of a large sum of money.”
Unlawful use of firearm
“218. Offence of unlawful use A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 217(1).”
Offence of unlawful use: handgun or prohibited firearm
“219. Offence of unlawful use: handgun or prohibited firearm A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 217(1) and the firearm is a handgun or prohibited firearm.”
Offence of unauthorised supply
“221. Offence of unauthorised supply A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 220(1).”
Offence of unauthorised supply involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts
“222. Offence of unauthorised supply involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 220(1) and the contravention involves 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts.”
Offence of unauthorised supply involving handgun or prohibited firearm
“223. Offence of unauthorised supply involving handgun or prohibited firearm A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 220(1) and the contravention involves a handgun or prohibited firearm.”
Offence of supplying to unauthorised person
“225. Offence of supplying to unauthorised person A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 224(1).”
Offence involving supply of handgun or prohibited firearm
“226. Offence involving supply of handgun or prohibited firearm A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 224(1) and the firearm or major firearm part is a handgun or prohibited firearm.”
Offence of giving possession to unauthorised person
“228. Offence of giving possession to unauthorised person A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 227(1).”
Offence involving giving possession of handgun or prohibited firearm
“229. Offence involving giving possession of handgun or prohibited firearm A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 227(1) and the firearm or major firearm part is a handgun or prohibited firearm.”
Offence of acquiring as unauthorised person
“231. Offence of acquiring as unauthorised person A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 230(1).”
Offence involving acquiring handgun or prohibited firearm
“232. Offence involving acquiring handgun or prohibited firearm A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 230(1) and the firearm or major firearm part is a handgun or prohibited firearm.”
Offence of acquiring from unauthorised person
“234. Offence of acquiring from unauthorised person A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 233(1).”
Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm
“235. Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 233(1) and the firearm or major firearm part is a handgun or prohibited firearm.”
Offence of taking possession from unauthorised person
“237. Offence of taking possession from unauthorised person A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 236(1).”
Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm
“238. Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 236(1) and the firearm or major firearm part is a handgun or prohibited firearm.”
Unauthorised possession or acquisition of ammunition
“239. Unauthorised possession or acquisition of ammunition A person commits an offence if the person possesses or acquires ammunition without being authorised to do so by a firearm authority.”
Unauthorised possession or acquisition of prohibited ammunition
“240. Unauthorised possession or acquisition of prohibited ammunition A person commits an offence if the person possesses or acquires prohibited ammunition without being authorised to do so by a firearm authority.”
Supplying or giving possession of ammunition without authority
“241. Supplying or giving possession of ammunition without authority A person commits an offence if the person supplies or gives possession of ammunition to another person without being authorised to do so by a firearm authority.”
Supplying or giving possession of prohibited ammunition without authority
“242. Supplying or giving possession of prohibited ammunition without authority A person commits an offence if the person supplies or gives possession of prohibited ammunition to another person without being authorised to do so by a firearm authority.”
Supplying or giving possession of ammunition to unauthorised person
“243. Supplying or giving possession of ammunition to unauthorised person A person commits an offence if the person supplies or gives possession of ammunition to another person knowing that the other person is not authorised to possess the ammunition by a firearm authority.”
Supplying or giving possession of prohibited ammunition to unauthorised person
“244. Supplying or giving possession of prohibited ammunition to unauthorised person A person commits an offence if the person supplies or gives possession of prohibited ammunition to another person knowing that the other person is not authorised to possess the prohibited ammunition by a firearm authority.”
Acquiring or taking possession of ammunition from unauthorised person
“245. Acquiring or taking possession of ammunition from unauthorised person A person commits an offence if the person acquires or takes possession of ammunition from another person knowing that the other person is not authorised to supply or give possession of the ammunition by a firearm authority.”
Acquiring or taking possession of prohibited ammunition from unauthorised person
“246. Acquiring or taking possession of prohibited ammunition from unauthorised person A person commits an offence if the person acquires or takes possession of prohibited ammunition from another person knowing that the other person is not authorised to supply or give possession of the prohibited ammunition by a firearm authority.”
Unauthorised possession of ammunition component for purpose of manufacturing ammunition
“248. Unauthorised possession of ammunition component for purpose of manufacturing ammunition A person commits an offence if the person possesses an ammunition component for the purpose of manufacturing ammunition without being authorised to do so by a firearm authority.”
Unauthorised possession of ammunition component for purpose of manufacturing prohibited ammunition
“249. Unauthorised possession of ammunition component for purpose of manufacturing prohibited ammunition A person commits an offence if the person possesses an ammunition component for the purpose of manufacturing prohibited ammunition without being authorised to do so by a firearm authority.”
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