Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2023

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Amends firearms regulations to list prohibited firearms and ammunition.

Details

Act References

Firearms Act 1973

Notice Date

19 May 2023

Effective Date

1 July 2023

Notice Text

These regulations amend the Firearms Regulations 1974. Schedule 2A is inserted, listing descriptions of prohibited firearms and ammunition for regulation 26, including various types of ammunition and firearms.

WA Government Gazette No. 58/2023 · 19 May 2023 · Page 70

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🏛️ Discussed in Parliament

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Inquiry regarding data supporting stricter firearm storage requirements under the Firearms Act 2024. Government cites Law Reform Commission review.

Speech · 19 June 2025

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Debate on Firearms Act 2024 implementation, focusing on health assessments, consultation failures, and portal issues.

Motion · 23 Oct 2025

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Inquiries regarding the firearms licensing and registration portal, transitions, and complaints are raised. Response is incomplete.

Speech · 21 Oct 2025

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Debate on a bill repealing obsolete legislation. Third attempt to pass. Focus on past reports, circulars, and need for a systemic approach.

Bill Second Reading · 19 Aug 2025

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Debate on disallowing Firearms Regulations 2024 due to lack of consultation, medical assessment concerns, and potential unintended consequences.

Motion · 14 Aug 2025

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Firearms Amendment Regulations 2020

Amends firearms regulations regarding exemptions for police and armed forces members.

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Firearms Amendment Regulations 2017

Amends the firearms regulations 1974 with the firearms amendment regulations 2017.

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