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Civilian Guns

Number of Privately Owned Firearms

The estimated total number of guns held by civilians in Australia is 3,050,0001 to 3,500,0002

Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

The rate of private gun ownership in Australia is 151 firearms per 100 people

Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Australia ranked at No. 253

Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Australia ranked at No. 421

Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

The number of licensed gun owners in Australia is reported to be 764,5184

Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

The rate of licensed firearm owners in Australia is 3.965 per 100 people

Number of Registered Firearms

The number of registered guns in Australia is reported to be 2,675,7856

Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered firearms per 100 people in Australia is 12.445

Number of Privately Owned Handguns

There are reportedly 172,4227 handguns in civilian possession in Australia

Estimated Number of Illicit Firearms

Unlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Australia there are estimated to be 550,0001 to 6 million8

Estimated Rate of Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

Unlawfully held guns cannot be counted, but in Australia there are estimated to be 2.725 illicit firearms per 100 people

Government Guns

Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Australia are reported to have 241,4209 firearms

Routine Arming of Police

In Australia, police officers on routine patrol carry one or more firearms10

Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Australia are reported to have 61,21111 firearms

ImpactsDeath and Injury

Total Gun Deaths

ChartIn Australia, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2010: 23612 13
2009: 227
2008: 232
2007: 23712 14
2006: 24612
2005: 212
2004: 234
2003: 28712 15
2002: 292
2001: 326
2000: 32415
1999: 347
1998: 312
1997: 428
1996: 516
1995: 470
1994: 516
1993: 513
1992: 608
1991: 618
1990: 595
1989: 549
1988: 674
1987: 694
1986: 677
1985: 682
1984: 675
1983: 644
1982: 689
1981: 618
1980: 687
1979: 685

Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2010: 1.0616
2009: 1.04
2008: 1.08
2007: 1.12
2006: 1.19
2005: 1.04
2004: 1.16
2003: 1.45
2002: 1.49
2001: 1.68
2000: 1.69
1999: 1.83
1998: 1.67
1997: 2.31
1996: 2.82
1995: 2.59
1994: 2.88
1993: 2.89
1992: 3.47
1991: 3.57
1990: 3.48
1989: 3.26
1988: 4.06
1987: 4.25
1986: 4.21
1985: 4.31
1984: 4.34
1983: 4.20
1982: 4.56
1981: 4.15
1980: 4.67
1979: 4.71

Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Australia, annual homicides by any means total

2010: 21717
2009: 26117 18
2008: 25117 19 18
2007: 216
2006: 256
2005: 199
2004: 164
2003: 278
2002: 291
2001: 300
1999/00: 30219 18
1998/99: 327
1997/98: 298
1996/97: 299
1995/96: 302
1994/95: 326
1993/94: 32319
1992/93: 331
1991/92: 313
1990/91: 323
1989/90: 307

Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.9720
2009: 1.1920 18
2008: 1.1720 21 18
2007: 1.02
2006: 1.23
2005: 0.98
2004: 0.82
2003: 1.40
2002: 1.48
2001: 1.55
1999/00: 1.621 18
1998/99: 1.7
1997/98: 1.6
1996/97: 1.6
1995/96: 1.6
1994/95: 1.8
1993/94: 1.821
1992/93: 1.9
1991/92: 1.8
1990/91: 1.9
1989/90: 1.8

Gun Homicides

ChartIn Australia, annual firearm homicides total

2010: 3017 13
2009: 3617 18
2008: 27
2007: 28
2006: 41
2005: 1517 18 22
2004: 1517 18
2003: 5417 23 18
2002: 45
2001: 47
2000: 5723 18
1999: 50
1998: 57
1997: 79
1996: 104
1995: 67
1994: 7623
1993: 64
1992: 96
1991: 84
1990: 79
1989: 80
1988: 123

Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.1320 13
2009: 0.1620 18
2008: 0.13
2007: 0.13
2006: 0.20
2005: 0.07
2004: 0.07
2003: 0.2720 23 18
2002: 0.23
2001: 0.24
2000: 0.3023 18
1999: 0.26
1998: 0.30
1997: 0.43
1996: 0.57
1995: 0.37
1994: 0.4323
1993: 0.36
1992: 0.55
1991: 0.49
1990: 0.46
1989: 0.48
1988: 0.74

Handgun Homicides

ChartIn Australia, annual handgun homicides total

2010: 217
2009: 7
2008: 7
2007: 3
2006: 14
2003: 6
2002: 12
2001: 13

Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.0120
2009: 0.03
2008: 0.03
2007: 0.01
2006: 0.07
2003: 0.03
2002: 0.06
2001: 0.07

Long Gun Homicides

ChartIn Australia, annual long gun homicides total

2010: 1317
2009: 15
2008: 11
2007: 14
2006: 15
2005: 10
2004: 5
2003: 24
2002: 20
2001: 10

Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.0620
2009: 0.07
2008: 0.05
2007: 0.07
2006: 0.07
2005: 0.05
2004: 0.02
2003: 0.12
2002: 0.10
2001: 0.05

Gun Homicides (Other)

ChartIn Australia, annual gun homicides (other) total

2010: 1517
2009: 14
2008: 9
2007: 11
2006: 12
2005: 5
2004: 10
2003: 24
2002: 13
2001: 24

Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.0720
2009: 0.06
2008: 0.04
2007: 0.05
2006: 0.06
2005: 0.02
2004: 0.05
2003: 0.12
2002: 0.07
2001: 0.12

Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Australia, annual suicides by any means total

2010: 2,35924
2009: 2,284
2008: 2,340
2007: 2,227
2006: 2,118
2005: 2,101
2004: 2,098
2003: 2,21324 23
2002: 2,320
2001: 2,454
2000: 2,36323
1999: 2,492
1998: 2,683
1997: 2,720
1996: 2,393
1995: 2,368
1994: 2,258
1993: 2,081
1992: 2,294
1991: 2,360
1990: 2,161
1989: 2,096
1988: 2,197

Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2010: 10.5920
2009: 10.43
2008: 10.88
2007: 10.54
2006: 10.21
2005: 10.30
2004: 10.44
2003: 11.1520 23
2002: 11.83
2001: 12.66
2000: 12.3423
1999: 13.17
1998: 14.34
1997: 14.69
1996: 13.07
1995: 13.10
1994: 12.65
1993: 11.78
1992: 13.11
1991: 13.65
1990: 12.66
1989: 12.47
1988: 13.29

Gun Suicides

ChartIn Australia, annual firearm suicides total

2010: 16224
2009: 169
2008: 183
2007: 190
2006: 181
2005: 147
2004: 167
2003: 19324 23
2002: 217
2001: 261
2000: 22223
1999: 269
1998: 235
1997: 329
1996: 382
1995: 388
1994: 420
1993: 431
1992: 488
1991: 505
1990: 486
1989: 450
1988: 521

Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.7320
2009: 0.77
2008: 0.85
2007: 0.90
2006: 0.87
2005: 0.72
2004: 0.83
2003: 0.9720 23
2002: 1.11
2001: 1.35
2000: 1.1623
1999: 1.42
1998: 1.26
1997: 1.78
1996: 2.09
1995: 2.15
1994: 2.35
1993: 2.44
1992: 2.79
1991: 2.92
1990: 2.85
1989: 2.68
1988: 3.15

Handgun Suicides

ChartIn Australia, annual handgun suicides total

2010: 1724
2009: 17
2008: 25
2007: 15
2006: 15
2005: 14
2004: 13
2003: 25
2002: 24
2001: 34

Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.0820
2009: 0.08
2008: 0.12
2007: 0.07
2006: 0.07
2005: 0.07
2004: 0.06
2003: 0.13
2002: 0.12
2001: 0.18

Long Gun Suicides

ChartIn Australia, the number of long gun suicides is

2010: 12424
2009: 135
2008: 140
2007: 146
2006: 150
2005: 127
2004: 99
2003: 133
2002: 165
2001: 173

Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.5620
2009: 0.62
2008: 0.65
2007: 0.69
2006: 0.72
2005: 0.62
2004: 0.49
2003: 0.67
2002: 0.84
2001: 0.89

Gun Suicides (Other)

ChartIn Australia, annual gun suicides (other) total

2010: 2124
2009: 17
2008: 18
2007: 29
2006: 16
2005: 6
2004: 55
2003: 35
2002: 28
2001: 54

Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.0920
2009: 0.08
2008: 0.08
2007: 0.14
2006: 0.08
2005: 0.03
2004: 0.27
2003: 0.18
2002: 0.14
2001: 0.28

Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2010: 1625
2009: 9
2008: 9
2007: 7
2006: 11
2005: 50
2004: 52
2003: 4025 23
2002: 30
2001: 18
2000: 4523
1999: 28
1998: 22
1997: 19
1996: 30
1995: 15
1994: 20
1993: 18
1992: 24
1991: 29
1990: 30
1989: 19
1988: 30

Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.0720
2009: 0.04
2008: 0.04
2007: 0.03
2006: 0.05
2005: 0.25
2004: 0.26
2003: 0.2020 23
2002: 0.15
2001: 0.09
2000: 0.2323
1999: 0.15
1998: 0.12
1997: 0.10
1996: 0.16
1995: 0.08
1994: 0.11
1993: 0.10
1992: 0.14
1991: 0.17
1990: 0.18
1989: 0.11
1988: 0.18

Unintentional Handgun Deaths

ChartIn Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total

2010: 425
2009: 0
2008: 1
2007: 0
2006: 3
2003: 3

Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.0220
2009: 0
2008: 0.00
2007: 0
2006: 0.01
2003: 0.02

Unintentional Long Gun Deaths

ChartIn Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total

2010: 825
2009: 5
2008: 4
2007: 3
2006: 6
2005: 3
2004: 8
2003: 11
2002: 10
2001: 6

Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.0420
2009: 0.02
2008: 0.02
2007: 0.01
2006: 0.03
2005: 0.01
2004: 0.04
2003: 0.06
2002: 0.05
2001: 0.03

Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)

ChartIn Australia, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total

2010: 425
2009: 4
2008: 4
2007: 4
2006: 2
2005: 47
2004: 44
2003: 26
2002: 20
2001: 12

Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.0220
2009: 0.02
2008: 0.02
2007: 0.02
2006: 0.01
2005: 0.23
2004: 0.22
2003: 0.13
2002: 0.10
2001: 0.06

Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Australia, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2010: 2826
2009: 13
2008: 15
2007: 12
2006: 13
2002: 023
1999: 227
1998: 823
1997: 3
1996: 5
1995: 3
1994: 6
1993: 6
1992: 7
1991: 5
1990: 15
1989: 13
1988: 17

Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.1320
2009: 0.06
2008: 0.07
2007: 0.06
2006: 0.06
2002: 0.0023
1999: 0.0127
1998: 0.0423
1997: 0.02
1996: 0.03
1995: 0.02
1994: 0.03
1993: 0.03
1992: 0.04
1991: 0.03
1990: 0.09
1989: 0.08
1988: 0.10

Handgun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Australia, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total

2010: 026
2009: 0
2008: 3
2007: 0
2006: 2

Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is

2010: 020
2009: 0
2008: 0.01
2007: 0
2006: 0.01

Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Australia, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total

2010: 926
2009: 4
2008: 1
2007: 4
2006: 2

Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.0420
2009: 0.02
2008: 0.00
2007: 0.02
2006: 0.01

Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Australia, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total

2010: 1926
2009: 9
2008: 11
2007: 8
2006: 9

Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Australia, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.0920
2009: 0.04
2008: 0.05
2007: 0.04
2006: 0.04

ProductionGun Industry

Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Australia, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence28 29

Small Arms Manufacture - World Ranking

In a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Australia is ranked 'small'30

Home-made Guns

In Australia the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be low31

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Regulation of Firearm Exports

In Australia, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 32 33 34

Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Australia is reported to be US$11,077,63035 (2011)

Small Arms Exports - World Ranking

In a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Australia is categorized as 'minor'36

Regulation of Firearm Imports

In Australia, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 32 37 34

Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Australia is reported to be US$104,812,08035 (2011)

Firearm Imports (Number)

ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to Australia is reported to be

2011/12: 67,73038 39
2010/11: 59,382
2009/10: 66,461
2008/09: 55,422
2007/08: 52,991
2006/07: 45,748
2005/06: 38,015
2004/05: 36,546
2003/04: 33,830
2002/03: 37,436
2001/02: 26,279
2000/01: 28,141
1999/00: 32,369
1998/99: 17,838
1997/98: 34,341
1996/97: 88,845
1995/96: 43,052
1994/95: 48,751
1993/94: 32,928
1992/93: 35,881
1991/92: 45,305
1990/91: 71,675
1989/90: 57,222
1988/89: 51,502

Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Australia is low40 39

Market Cost of an AK-47 Assault Rifle (US$)

The asking price for an AK-47 pattern assault weapon in Australia is reported to be US$60041

Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Australia, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law42

End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Australia include43 32 33 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

Transparency of Small Arms Transfers

In the most recent survey of state transparency when declaring firearm and ammunition exports, Australia was ranked number 26 among 49 major small arms exporting nations in 2011, with a score of 10.25 points of a possible total of 2544

MeasuresGun Regulation

Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Australia is categorised as restrictive45

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Australia includes the National Firearms Agreement (NFA) 1996, the National Firearms Trafficking Policy Agreement (NFTPA) 2002, the National Handgun Agreement (NHA) 200246 47, and the Firearms Acts and Regulations of each State and Territory48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Australia are regulated by the local State and Territory authorities65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72

Right to Possess Firearms

In Australia, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law73 74 75

Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In Australia, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic and semi-automatic firearms, self-loading and pump action shotguns, handguns with a calibre in excess of .38in with only narrow exemptions, semi-automatic handguns with a barrel length less than 120mm, and revolvers with a barrel length less than 100mm76 77 47 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85

Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

In Australia, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited, with only narrow exceptions for permanently inoperable collector's, display, or museum guns76 77 78 79 80 81 86 87 84 85

Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Australia, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons and their lookalikes is prohibited in all but exceptional circumstances77 78 79 80 81 82 83 88

Regulation of Handguns

In Australia, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is only permitted subject to stringent conditions77 89 47 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97

Gun Owner Licensing

In Australia, only licensed gun owners98 99 100 101 68 102 103 104 105 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Licence

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in Australia are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example, hunting, target shooting, collection, pest control, and narrow occupational uses.106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114
In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason115 116 117

Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Australia is 18 years, or as young as 10 years while under the immediate supervision of an appropriately licensed adult98 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125

Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Australia must pass background checks which consider criminal, mental, physical, addiction, domestic violence, residential and other126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 records

Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Australia, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required for some licence categories in some jurisdictions135 136 137 138

Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Australia stipulates126 139 140 129 141 131 142 133 143 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

Firearm Safety Training

In Australia, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required144 145 146 147 148 132 149 150 for a firearm licence

Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Australia gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 1 to 5 years depending on the licence category98 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158

Licensing Records

In Australia, authorities maintain a record159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in Australia are permitted to possess only the number and type of firearms specified on their licence or acquisition permit107 169 170 171 172 68 173 174 175 173 176

Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

A licensed firearm owner in Australia is permitted to possess ammunition only for those firearms for which the purchaser is licensed, with a limit on the quantity of ammunition that may be purchased in a given period177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 176

Firearm Registration

Civilian Gun Registration

In Australia, the law requires185 186 159 167 162 161 164 166 165 168 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

Gun Dealer Record Keeping

In Australia, licensed firearm dealers are required187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 168 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

In Australia, licensed gun makers are required195 168 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

State-Owned Firearm Records

In Australia, State agencies are required196 197 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Gun Sales and Transfers

Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Australia, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted and registered by a licensed firearm dealer, or in remote locations by police177 198 199 200 201 202 203 204

Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Australia, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful177 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212

Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In Australia, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to 1 firearm per acquisition permit, in accord with the particular firearm licence category169 170 213 172 214 173 215 175 173 176

Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Australia, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 28 days for a first sale or transfer, with exemptions in some states and territories for subsequent acquisition of the same type of firearm for which the owner already holds a licence169 216 213 217 218 219 132 220 221

Regulation of Gun Shows

In Australia, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events in some jurisdictions, are regulated222 223 224 225 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Australia include226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Dealer

Firearm regulations in Australia include235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in Australia include197 196 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Australia include243 244 245 246 247 248 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition

Firearm Marking

In Australia, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law29 249

Firearm Tracing

In Australia, state authorities carry out249 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

Ballistic Marking of Firearms and Ammunition

In Australia, state authorities do not employ249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition

Carrying Guns

Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Australia, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.115 116 267 268 269 270 271 117

Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Australia, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.115 116 267 268 269 270 271 117

Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Australia, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is 14 years prison or a $60,000 fine, depending on the jurisdiction and category of firearm272 273 100 101 274 275 103 104 105

Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in Australia are known to have276 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation

Surrendered in Gun Amnesty

In Australia, the number of firearms and/or rounds of ammunition voluntarily surrendered for destruction in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be 948,388276 (1988-2012)

Exchanged in Gun Buyback

In Australia, the total number of firearms exchanged for monetary or in-kind compensation during recent gun buyback and disposal programmes is reported to be 659,940277 (1996-2001)

Small Arms Destroyed

In Australia, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 1,000,000276278 (1988-2012)

Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Australia, it is not state policy279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

Pacific Islands Forum

As a member of the Pacific Islands Forum, Australia adopted the March, 2000 Nadi Framework agreement, which aims to harmonise small arms-related legislation across Oceania. In August 2003, the Nadi Framework’s draft model Weapons Control Bill was unanimously accepted for consideration by all 16 member states of the Pacific Islands Forum287 288

United Nations Arms Trade Treaty

In 2009, Australia voted to begin289 negotiations towards a legally binding Arms Trade Treaty. In this vote, 151 UN Member States supported talks on an ATT, with 1 voting against, 20 abstentions, and 20 non-votes

United Nations Firearms Protocol

The United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been signed, but not yet ratified290 by Australia

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Australia committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects291

UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Australia has submitted one or more national reports292 293 on its implementation of the UNPoA

UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Australia, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated294 293

UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Australia, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated294 293

UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Australia submitted to the UN, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities is apparent294 293 295

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been donated296 297 298 299 300 301 302 by Australia to other UN Member States

United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Australia has declared303 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Australia has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945304

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists305 Australia as a Participating State


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Victoria.1998.‘Definitions.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2608)Full Citation

131.

Queensland.1990.‘Fit and Proper Person – Licensees.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2675)Full Citation

132.

Northern Territory.1997.‘General Restrictions on Grant of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2762)Full Citation

133.

South Australia.1977.‘Interpretation.’ Firearms Act 1977 (Version: 27.11.2008).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,12 May. (Q2881)Full Citation

134.

Western Australia.1973.‘Exercise of Commissioner's Discretion.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2748)Full Citation

135.

Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Shooting Clubs, Conditions of Approval.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 7, effective 16 January 2010).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2664)Full Citation

136.

Victoria.1998.‘Approved Firearms Collectors Clubs – Requirements as to Members and Former Members.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2668)Full Citation

137.

Queensland.1996.‘Category H Weapons — Club Letter Certifying Need for Weapon.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2734)Full Citation

138.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Restriction on Grant of Category H Sports Shooter's Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2763)Full Citation

139.

Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences – Mandatory Suspension.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2543)Full Citation

140.

New South Wales.1996.‘Suspension of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2576)Full Citation

141.

Victoria.1998.‘Surrender of Firearms and Licence Document.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2667)Full Citation

142.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Suspension on Making of Interim Domestic Violence Order.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2779)Full Citation

143.

Western Australia.1973.‘Disqualification by Court Imposing Violence Restraining Order.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q3052)Full Citation

144.

APMC.1996.‘Training as a Prerequisite for Licensing.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q2585)Full Citation

145.

Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Adult Firearms Licences — Refusal.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2518)Full Citation

146.

Tasmania.1996.‘Safety Courses.’ Firearms Act 1996 (Act as at 1 July 2010).Hobart:Legislative Council and House of Assembly,30 August. (Q2998)Full Citation

147.

Victoria.1998.‘General Discretion of Chief Commissioner to Refuse a Longarm or Handgun Licence.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2618)Full Citation

148.

Queensland.1990.‘Adequate Knowledge of Weapon.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2674)Full Citation

149.

South Australia.2008.‘Training and Examinations.’ Firearms Regulations 2008 (Version: 1.7.2010).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,1 September. (Q2913)Full Citation

150.

Western Australia.1973.‘Training Courses.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2747)Full Citation

151.

Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Adult Licences, Period.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 7, effective 16 January 2010).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2625)Full Citation

152.

New South Wales.2006.‘Term of Licence.’ Firearms Regulation 2006 (2006-512, as at 9 July 2010).Sydney:New South Wales Government,1 September. (Q2587)Full Citation

153.

Tasmania.2006.‘Period of Licences.’ Firearms Regulations 2006 (Regulations as of 13 November 2007).Hobart:Governor of the State of Tasmania,16 October. (Q3002)Full Citation

154.

Victoria.1998.‘Duration of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2622)Full Citation

155.

Queensland.1990.‘Term of Licence.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2679)Full Citation

156.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Period of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2766)Full Citation

157.

South Australia.1977.‘Term and Renewal of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1977 (Version: 27.11.2008).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,12 May. (Q2894)Full Citation

158.

Western Australia.1973.‘Duration and Renewal of Licences.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2745)Full Citation

159.

New South Wales.1996.‘Register of Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2500)Full Citation

160.

Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Contents of Register.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2563)Full Citation

161.

Queensland.1990.‘Commissioner to Maintain Firearms Register.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2684)Full Citation

162.

Victoria.1998.‘Keeping of Register.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2641)Full Citation

163.

Victoria.1998.‘Certificate of Registration.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2642)Full Citation

164.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Register.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2760)Full Citation

165.

Western Australia.1974.‘Register.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2834)Full Citation

166.

South Australia.1977.‘Registers.’ Firearms Act 1977 (Version: 27.11.2008).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,12 May. (Q2883)Full Citation

167.

Tasmania.1996.‘Register of Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1996 (Act as at 1 July 2010).Hobart:Legislative Council and House of Assembly,30 August. (Q2976)Full Citation

168.

Parker, Sarah.2011.‘Balancing Act: Regulation of Civilian Firearm Possession.’ Small Arms Survey 2011: States of Security.Cambridge:Cambridge University Press,6 July. (Q5380)Full Citation

169.

APMC.1996.‘Permit to Acquire.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q2583)Full Citation

170.

Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Permits to Acquire – Applications.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2560)Full Citation

171.

New South Wales.1996.‘Licence Categories and Authority Conferred by Licence – Category C.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2482)Full Citation

172.

Tasmania.1996.‘Application for Permit to Acquire Firearm.’ Firearms Act 1996 (Act as at 1 July 2010).Hobart:Legislative Council and House of Assembly,30 August. (Q2968)Full Citation

173.

South Australia.1977.‘Reasons for Refusal of Permit.’ Firearms Act 1977 (Version: 27.11.2008).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,12 May. (Q3056)Full Citation

174.

Queensland.1990.‘Limitation on Number of Concealable Firearms Particular Licensees May Acquire.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2699)Full Citation

175.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Firearms Dealer Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2770)Full Citation

176.

Western Australia.1973.‘Genuine Reason Required in All Cases.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2749)Full Citation

177.

APMC.1996.‘Recording of Sales.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q985)Full Citation

178.

Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence – Sale of Ammunition by Licensed Firearms Dealers.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2665)Full Citation

179.

New South Wales.1996.‘Sale, Purchase and Possession of Ammunition.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2548)Full Citation

180.

Tasmania.2006.‘Amount of Ammunition.’ Firearms Regulations 2006 (Regulations as of 13 November 2007).Hobart:Governor of the State of Tasmania,16 October. (Q3001)Full Citation

181.

Victoria.1998.‘Possession of Cartridge Ammunition.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q3055)Full Citation

182.

Queensland.1996.‘Prohibition on Possession of Magazine with More than 10 Rounds.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2741)Full Citation

183.

Northern Territory.1997.‘General Conditions of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2765)Full Citation

184.

South Australia.2008.‘Limit on Quantity of Ammunition.’ Firearms Regulations 2008 (Version: 1.7.2010).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,1 September. (Q2922)Full Citation

185.

APMC.1996.‘Effective Nationwide Registration of All Firearms.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q995)Full Citation

186.

Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Register of Firearms.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2562)Full Citation

187.

Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence – Inspection of Records.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2568)Full Citation

188.

New South Wales.1996.‘Recording of Transactions.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2550)Full Citation

189.

Tasmania.1996.‘Record of Dealings.’ Firearms Act 1996 (Act as at 1 July 2010).Hobart:Legislative Council and House of Assembly,30 August. (Q2988)Full Citation

190.

Victoria.1998.‘Requirement to Keep Register of Transactions.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2640)Full Citation

191.

Queensland.1990.‘Licensed Dealers and Armourers to Keep Register.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2693)Full Citation

192.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Records and Returns to be Kept by Dealers.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2772)Full Citation

193.

South Australia.1977.‘Records.’ Firearms Act 1977 (Version: 27.11.2008).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,12 May. (Q2893)Full Citation

194.

Western Australia.1973.‘Records.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2756)Full Citation

195.

Australia.2012.‘Record-keeping by Manufacturers.’ National Report of Australia on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York:Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations,23 March. (Q6496)Full Citation

196.

Australia.2008.‘Accounting for Small Arms and Light Weapons.’ National Report of Australia on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York:Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations,1 July. (Q1739)Full Citation

197.

Australia.2008.‘Accounting for Small Arms and Light Weapons.’ National Report of Australia on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York:Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations,1 July. (Q1738)Full Citation

198.

Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence — Unlawful Acquisition of Firearms.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2569)Full Citation

199.

New South Wales.1996.‘Restrictions on Sale and Purchase of Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2546)Full Citation

200.

Tasmania.1996.‘Sale and Possession of Ammunition.’ Firearms Act 1996 (Act as at 1 July 2010).Hobart:Legislative Council and House of Assembly,30 August. (Q2990)Full Citation

201.

Victoria.1998.‘Prohibition on Acquisition of Firearm Except from Licensed Firearms Dealer.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2663)Full Citation

202.

Queensland.1990.‘Acquisition of Weapons.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2680)Full Citation

203.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Sale of Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2781)Full Citation

204.

South Australia.1977.‘Obligations of Prescribed Person.’ Firearms Act 1977 (Version: 27.11.2008).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,12 May. (Q2890)Full Citation

205.

Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence – Firearms Dealers to be Licensed.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2567)Full Citation

206.

New South Wales.1996.‘Licence Categories and Authority Conferred by Licence – Firearms Dealer Licence.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2485)Full Citation

207.

Tasmania.1996.‘Dealing in Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1996 (Act as at 1 July 2010).Hobart:Legislative Council and House of Assembly,30 August. (Q2945)Full Citation

208.

Victoria.1998.‘Issue of Dealers Licences.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2638)Full Citation

209.

Queensland.1990.‘Dealers to be Licensed.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2692)Full Citation

210.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Restrictions on Granting Firearms Dealer Licences.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2809)Full Citation

211.

South Australia.1977.‘Requirement for Dealer's Licence.’ Firearms Act 1977 (Version: 27.11.2008).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,12 May. (Q2891)Full Citation

212.

Western Australia.1973.‘Licences.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2752)Full Citation

213.

New South Wales.1996.‘Permits to Acquire Firearms.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2498)Full Citation

214.

Victoria.1998.‘Issue of Permit to Acquire.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2661)Full Citation

215.

Queensland.1996.‘Firearms Licence — Category C Rifle and Category C Shotgun for Occupational Rural Purpose on Rural Land.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2717)Full Citation

216.

Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘When Permits to Acquire May be Issued.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2561)Full Citation

217.

Tasmania.1996.‘Granting Permit.’ Firearms Act 1996 (Act as at 1 July 2010).Hobart:Legislative Council and House of Assembly,30 August. (Q2972)Full Citation

218.

Victoria.1998.‘Offence to Acquire a Firearm Without a Permit.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2660)Full Citation

219.

Queensland.1996.‘Waiting Period for Decision on Application for Permit to Acquire.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2739)Full Citation

220.

South Australia.1977.‘Application for Permit.’ Firearms Act 1977 (Version: 27.11.2008).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,12 May. (Q2888)Full Citation

221.

Western Australia.1973.‘Licensing Procedure.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2753)Full Citation

222.

Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Arms Fairs, Permits to Conduct.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 7, effective 16 January 2010).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2636)Full Citation

223.

New South Wales.2006.‘Arms Fair Permits.’ Firearms Regulation 2006 (2006-512, as at 9 July 2010).Sydney:New South Wales Government,1 September. (Q2596)Full Citation

224.

Queensland.1990.‘Approval of Arms Fair.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2696)Full Citation

225.

South Australia.2008.‘Exemption for Certain Exhibitors.’ Firearms Regulations 2008 (Version: 1.7.2010).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,1 September. (Q2907)Full Citation

226.

APMC.1996.‘Uniform Standard for the Security and Storage of Firearms.’ Special Firearms Meeting – the 'Nationwide Agreement on Firearms'.Canberra:Australasian Police Ministers' Council,10 May. (Q988)Full Citation

227.

Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Offence – Failing to Comply with Storage Requirements.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2564)Full Citation

228.

New South Wales.1996.‘Safe Keeping of Firearms – General Requirement.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2501)Full Citation

229.

Tasmania.1996.‘General Requirements.’ Firearms Act 1996 (Act as at 1 July 2010).Hobart:Legislative Council and House of Assembly,30 August. (Q2977)Full Citation

230.

Victoria.1998.‘Storage of Firearms Under Longarm and Handgun Licences.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2644)Full Citation

231.

Queensland.1990.‘Secure Storage of Weapons.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2689)Full Citation

232.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Storage and Safe Keeping Requirements.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2780)Full Citation

233.

South Australia.2008.‘Security of Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 2008 (Version: 1.7.2010).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,1 September. (Q2921)Full Citation

234.

Western Australia.1974.‘Storage Security Requirements.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q2831)Full Citation

235.

Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Dealer Licences, Restrictions on Issue.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 7, effective 16 January 2010).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q2629)Full Citation

236.

New South Wales.1996.‘Conditions of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q2494)Full Citation

237.

Tasmania.1996.‘Firearms Dealer and Museum Licences Requirement.’ Firearms Act 1996 (Act as at 1 July 2010).Hobart:Legislative Council and House of Assembly,30 August. (Q2987)Full Citation

238.

Victoria.1998.‘Storage of Firearms Under Dealers Licences.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q2645)Full Citation

239.

Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers – Vaults and Safes.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2731)Full Citation

240.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Security Measures Required by Dealer.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2771)Full Citation

241.

South Australia.2008.‘Possession of Firearms by Dealers.’ Firearms Regulations 2008 (Version: 1.7.2010).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,1 September. (Q2923)Full Citation

242.

Western Australia.1973.‘Safe Keeping by Traders.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q2757)Full Citation

243.

Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Transport of Firearms and Ammunition.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q2570)Full Citation

244.

New South Wales.2006.‘Non-commercial Transportation of Prohibited Firearms and Pistols – Prescribed Safety Requirements.’ Firearms Regulation 2006 (2006-512, as at 9 July 2010).Sydney:New South Wales Government,1 September. (Q2602)Full Citation

245.

Tasmania.2006.‘Safety Requirements for Conveying Other Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 2006 (Regulations as of 13 November 2007).Hobart:Governor of the State of Tasmania,16 October. (Q3004)Full Citation

246.

Queensland.1996.‘Firearms to be Kept Unloaded Other Than When Being Used to Shoot.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2735)Full Citation

247.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Transporting Firearms.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q2821)Full Citation

248.

South Australia.2008.‘Transporting of Firearms — Exclusion from Section 35A of Act.’ Firearms Regulations 2008 (Version: 1.7.2010).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,1 September. (Q2927)Full Citation

249.

Australia.2008.‘Small Arms and Light Weapons UN Report.’ National Report of Australia on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York:Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations,1 July. (Q1736)Full Citation

250.

New South Wales.1996.‘Arrangement of Sections, Preliminary, Name, Commencement, Principles and Objects of Act.’ Firearms Act 1996 No 46.Sydney:New South Wales Government,28 June. (Q4045)Full Citation

251.

New South Wales.2006.‘Arrangement of Sections, Preliminary, Name, Commencement and Definitions.’ Firearms Regulation 2006 (2006-512, as at 9 July 2010).Sydney:New South Wales Government,1 September. (Q4046)Full Citation

252.

Australian Capital Territory.1996.‘Firearms Act 1996.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 – Republication No.25).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,1 January. (Q4043)Full Citation

253.

Australian Capital Territory.2008.‘Preliminary.’ Firearms Regulation 2008 (SL2008-55, Republication No 7, effective 16 January 2010).Canberra:ACT Parliamentary Counsel,22 December. (Q4044)Full Citation

254.

Queensland.1990.‘Preliminary, Short Title, Application, Principles and Object of Act.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q4049)Full Citation

255.

Queensland.1996.‘Preliminary.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q4050)Full Citation

256.

Queensland.1997.‘Short Title.’ Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Reprint No. 2, as in force 1 November 2004).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,14 November. (Q4051)Full Citation

257.

Victoria.1998.‘Purpose.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 053, as of 8 December 2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice, Victoria,31 January. (Q4047)Full Citation

258.

Victoria.2008.‘Preliminary.’ Firearms Regulations 2008 (S.R. No. 22/2008).Melbourne:Department of Justice,8 April. (Q4048)Full Citation

259.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Arrangement of Sections, Preliminary, Short Title, Commencement and Interpretation.’ Firearms Act 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 1 July 2010).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q4059)Full Citation

260.

Northern Territory.1997.‘Preliminary.’ Firearms Regulations 1997 (Reprint, as in force at 29 November 2007).Darwin:Northern Territory Government,13 March. (Q4060)Full Citation

261.

Western Australia.1973.‘Short Title, Commencement, Terms Used and Administration.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 9 January 2009).Perth:State Law Publisher,18 October. (Q4063)Full Citation

262.

Western Australia.1974.‘Arrangement of Sections, Citation and Terms Used.’ Firearms Regulations 1974 (Version 07-d0-01, as at 1 September 2010).Perth:State Law Publisher,1 July. (Q4064)Full Citation

263.

South Australia.1977.‘Preliminary.’ Firearms Act 1977 (Version: 27.11.2008).Adelaide:Parliament of South Australia,12 May. (Q4052)Full Citation

264.

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