1973 Act authority means a licence, permit or approval under the 1973 Act;
commencement day means the day on which section 440 comes into operation;
Note for this definition:
Section 440 repeals the Firearms Act 1973.
pending application means an application for, or for the renewal of, a 1973 Act authority that —
(a) was made under the 1973 Act before this Part comes into operation but that had not been determined under the 1973 Act before this Part comes into operation; or
(b) is made under the 1973 Act after this Part comes into operation.
404. Transitional regulations
publication day, for regulations made under subsection (2), means the day on which those regulations are published on the WA legislation website;
specified means specified or described in regulations made under subsection (2);
transitional matter —
(a) means a matter that needs to be dealt with for the purpose of effecting the transition required because of the enactment of this Act; and
(b) includes a saving or application matter.
(2) If there is no sufficient provision in this Part for dealing with a transitional matter, the Governor may make regulations prescribing matters —
(a) required to be prescribed for the purpose of dealing with the transitional matter; or
(b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed for the purpose of dealing with the transitional matter.
(3) Regulations made under subsection (2) may provide that specified provisions of this Act —
(a) do not apply to or in relation to a specified matter; or
(b) apply with specified modifications to or in relation to a specified matter.
(4) If regulations made under subsection (2) provide that a specified state of affairs is taken to have existed, or not to have existed, on and after a day that is earlier than publication day for those regulations but not earlier than the day on which the relevant provision of this Act came into operation, the regulations have effect according to their terms.
(5) If regulations made under subsection (2) contain a provision referred to in subsection (4), the provision does not operate so as to —
(a) affect in a manner prejudicial to a person (other than the State or an authority of the State) the rights of that person existing before publication day for those regulations; or
(b) impose liabilities on a person (other than the State or an authority of the State) in respect of an act done or omission made before publication day for those regulations.
405. Interpretation Act 1984 not affected
This Part is in addition to the provisions of the Interpretation Act 1984 and does not limit or otherwise affect the operation of those provisions.
406. References to 1973 Act
(1) Unless the context otherwise requires, a reference in a document or instrument to the 1973 Act includes a reference to this Act.
(2) Unless the context otherwise requires, a reference in a document or instrument to a provision of the 1973 Act (the old provision) includes, if there is a provision of this Act (the new provision) that corresponds to the old provision, a reference to the new provision.
407. Delegations under 1973 Act
(1) A delegation in force under a provision of the 1973 Act may be revoked before commencement day.
(2) A delegation may be made under a provision of this Act, before commencement day and before the provision comes into operation, to have effect before commencement day for the purposes of the operation of this Part.
(3) A delegation in force immediately before commencement day under a provision of the 1973 Act is taken to be a delegation under the corresponding provision of this Act.
408. Directions about corresponding provisions and pending applications
(1) The Commissioner may give directions that —
(a) determine any questions as to which licence, permit or approval under this Act corresponds to a licence, permit or approval under the 1973 Act; or
(b) determine any question as to which provision of this Act corresponds to a provision of the 1973 Act for the purposes of this Part; or
(c) determine that a reference in this Part to the corresponding provision of the 1973 Act is to be read as a reference to a specified provision of the 1973 Act; or
(d) modify the operation of a provision of this Act in respect of a pending application to make appropriate provision for differences between this Act and the 1973 Act; or
(e) modify the effect of anything done or commenced under the 1973 Act in respect of a pending application to ensure that it has an appropriate effect under this Act.
(2) Directions under subsection (1) have effect according to their terms.
409. Reference to compliance with this Act
A reference in this Act to compliance with this Act includes compliance with the 1973 Act.
410. Reference to contravention of 1973 Act or conditions
(1) A reference in this Act to a contravention of a provision of this Act includes a contravention of a provision of the 1973 Act.
(2) A reference in this Act to a contravention of a condition of a licence, permit or approval includes a contravention of a condition of a licence, permit or approval under the 1973 Act.
411. Decisions and other matters under 1973 Act
administrative action means —
(a) the refusal to grant, issue or renew a licence, permit or approval under the 1973 Act or this Act; or
(b) the revocation or cancellation of a licence, permit or approval under the 1973 Act or this Act.
(2) A reference in this Act to administrative action under this Act includes administrative action under the 1973 Act.
(3) Any act, matter or thing done under or for the purposes of a provision of the 1973 Act and having effect immediately before commencement day is taken to have been done under or for the purposes of the corresponding provision of this Act.
Division 2 — Transitional licences, permits and approvals
412. Term used: transitional authority
transitional authority has the meaning given in section 413(1).
413. Continued operation of 1973 Act authority as transitional authority
(1) A person who held a 1973 Act authority immediately before commencement day is taken to hold a firearm authority under this Act (a transitional authority) to replace the 1973 Act authority on and from commencement day.
(2) A transitional authority confers the same authority under this Act as the 1973 Act authority that it replaces conferred under the 1973 Act.
(3) The authority conferred by a transitional authority is subject to any conditions, limitations and restrictions to which it was subject as a 1973 Act authority.
414. Cancellation of transitional authority
(1) The Commissioner may, by notice in writing to the holder of a transitional authority, cancel the transitional authority if the Commissioner is of the opinion that there is no firearm authority under this Act that is suitable and appropriate to replace the 1973 Act authority concerned.
(2) The cancellation of a transitional authority under this section takes effect when notice of cancellation is given to the holder or on a later date notified by the Commissioner in the notice of cancellation.
(3) Notice under this section may be given before commencement day, and for that purpose a reference in this section to the holder of a transitional authority includes a person who will be the holder of a transitional authority on commencement day.
(4) If notice under this section is given before commencement day, the cancellation takes effect on commencement day or on a later date notified by the Commissioner in the notice.
(5) This section does not limit section 417.
415. Directions for appropriate grant of transitional authority
firearm authority requirement means —
(a) a requirement imposed by a provision of this Act in connection with the grant of a firearm authority; or
(b) a requirement that the Commissioner is authorised to impose under a provision of this Act in connection with the grant of a firearm authority.
(2) The Commissioner may direct the holder of a transitional authority to comply with any firearm authority requirement that the Commissioner considers to be necessary or desirable for ensuring compliance with requirements that would apply in respect of the grant of a firearm authority to replace the transitional authority in the ordinary course of the operation of this Act.
(3) It is a condition of a transitional authority that a direction under this section must be complied with.
(4) A condition of a transitional authority may prevent or restrict the possession or use of a firearm under the authority of the transitional authority until a direction under this section is complied with.
(5) The Commissioner may suspend a transitional authority until a direction under this section is complied with.
(6) A direction under this section may be given before commencement day, and for that purpose a reference in this section to the holder of a transitional authority includes a person who will be the holder of a transitional authority on commencement day.
416. Term and renewal of transitional authority
(1) A transitional authority remains in force for the remainder of the term of the 1973 Act authority that it replaces unless —
(a) the term of the transitional authority is changed by the Commissioner under subsection (2); or
(b) the transitional authority is sooner replaced under section 419 or cancelled.
(2) The Commissioner may change the term of a transitional authority by notice in writing to the holder of the transitional authority for the purpose of effecting the transition required because of the enactment of this Act.
(3) A transitional authority cannot be renewed as a transitional authority but may be replaced with a firearm authority under this Act that is granted under section 419 or that is granted on application in the ordinary course of the operation of this Act.
417. Cancellation, suspension and conditions of transitional authority
(1) A transitional authority is subject to the provisions of this Act that require or authorise the cancellation or suspension of a firearm authority.
(2) Section 187 applies to a transitional authority.
Section 187 provides for the conditions of a firearm authority.
418. Action before commencement day for cancellation or suspension of transitional authority
authorised action means action comprising, or for the purposes of, the cancellation or suspension of a transitional authority.
(2) The Commissioner may, before commencement day, take any authorised action in respect of a transitional authority that the Commissioner would be authorised or required to take under this Act on or after commencement day.
(3) Authorised action taken by the Commissioner under this section has effect on commencement day or a later day specified by the Commissioner.
419. Grant of firearm authority to replace transitional authority
(1) The Commissioner may replace a transitional authority by granting to the holder of the transitional authority a firearm authority under this Act (a replacement authority).
(2) A replacement authority is to be granted as a firearm authority of a kind, and subject to the conditions, that the Commissioner considers suitable and appropriate to replace the transitional authority and give effect to any conditions, limitations and restrictions to which it was subject.
(3) A transitional authority ceases to have effect if and when a replacement authority is granted.
(4) The term of a replacement authority is the remainder of the term of the transitional authority that it replaces unless the Commissioner otherwise determines in a particular case.
420. Licence card for transitional authority
The Commissioner may issue a licence card under this Act for a transitional authority before, on or after commencement day.
421. Exemptions under 1973 Act
1973 Act exemption means an exemption under the 1973 Act section 8 as in force immediately before commencement day.
(2) For the period of 12 months starting on commencement day, a 1973 Act exemption —
(a) continues to confer any authority in respect of a transitional authority as it would have conferred under the 1973 Act in respect of the 1973 Act authority that the transitional authority replaces; and
(b) has any additional operation or effect under this Act in respect of a transitional authority that the regulations provide.
(3) The regulations may limit the operation of subsection (2) and in particular may impose conditions on the possession or use of a firearm under the authority of subsection (2).
(4) The Commissioner may replace a 1973 Act exemption in its application to a person by granting to the person a firearm authority under this Act (a replacement authority) to replace the exemption.
(5) A replacement authority is to be granted as a firearm authority of a kind, and subject to the conditions, that the Commissioner considers suitable and appropriate to replace the 1973 Act exemption and give effect to any conditions, limitations and restrictions to which it was subject.
(6) This section applies with the following limitations in respect of an exemption under the 1973 Act section 8(1)(h) —
(a) the exemption only applies in respect of a firearm to which a transitional authority applies;
(b) the exemption only applies to the use of the firearm by the holder of the transitional authority or an employee of the holder.
422. Pending applications
(1) A pending application may —
(a) be dealt with and determined under the 1973 Act before commencement day; or
(b) be dealt with and determined as an application made under this Act for, or for the renewal of, the firearm authority under this Act that the Commissioner considers appropriate.
(2) If a pending application is being dealt with under subsection (1)(b) on or after commencement day, this Division applies in respect of the 1973 Act authority with which the application is concerned until the application is determined.
(3) The Commissioner may treat a pending application as having been made with such modifications as the Commissioner determines to be appropriate for the purposes of its proper determination as an application under this Act.
(4) A pending application must be refused on or before commencement day if the applicant is a prohibited person or disqualified person.
(5) The refusal of a pending application under subsection (4) has effect immediately before commencement day.
423. Authority for sound suppressor
An authority in force under the 1973 Act section 17B immediately before commencement day is taken to be a 1973 Act authority for the purposes of this Division.
424. Permits under 1973 Act
A permit held under the 1973 Act is taken to have been held under this Act for the purposes of section 181.
Section 181 limits the period for which a permit may be in force.
425. Effect of 1973 Act authorities after commencement day
Except as provided by this Division, a 1973 Act authority ceases to have effect immediately before commencement day.
Division 3 — Prohibited and disqualified persons
426. Firearms prohibition orders under 1973 Act
(1) A firearms prohibition order made and served under the 1973 Act and in force under the 1973 Act immediately before commencement day is taken to be a firearms prohibition order made, served and in force under this Act.
(2) A firearms prohibition order made under the 1973 Act but not served under the 1973 Act before commencement day and not revoked under the 1973 Act before commencement day is taken to be a firearms prohibition order made under this Act and may be served under this Act.
(3) For the purpose of calculating the period for which a firearms prohibition order has been in force, any period for which the order was in force under the 1973 Act before commencement day is to count as a period for which the order has been in force.
427. Disqualified persons
Section 9 of this Act extends to —
(a) a disqualifying offence committed before commencement day; and
(b) a disqualifying order made before commencement day; and
(c) membership of a disqualifying organisation before commencement day; and
(d) a disqualifying period that started before commencement day.
428. Notification of disqualifying offences and orders
Section 197 applies in respect of —
(a) a disqualifying order made against a person before commencement day as if the disqualifying order had been made on commencement day; or
(b) a person charged with a disqualifying offence before commencement day as if the person had been charged on commencement day; or
(c) a finding of guilt made before commencement day in relation to a disqualifying offence committed by a person as if the finding of guilt had been made on commencement day.
Division 4 — Review of decisions under 1973 Act
429. Terms used
Commissioner’s decision means a decision (including a decision to impose a restriction, limitation or condition) made by or on behalf of the Commissioner or a delegate of the Commissioner;
pending Tribunal proceedings means proceedings on a review of a Commissioner’s decision under the 1973 Act that are pending before the Tribunal immediately before commencement day;
review provisions of this Act means the provisions of Part 9 of this Act;
Supreme Court proceeding has the meaning given in the 1973 Act section 22AA;
Tribunal means the State Administrative Tribunal.
430. Review of decisions under 1973 Act
(1) The State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004 and the review provisions of this Act apply on and from commencement day in respect of a Commissioner’s decision under the 1973 Act made before commencement day as if the Commissioner’s decision were under this Act.
(2) A decision of the Tribunal on a review of a Commissioner’s decision under the 1973 Act that has not been given effect to by the Commissioner under the 1973 Act before commencement day must be given effect to by the Commissioner under this Act.
(3) If a Commissioner’s decision under the 1973 Act is the subject of pending Tribunal proceedings, those proceedings are to continue and be dealt with by the Tribunal under this Act as if the Commissioner’s decision were under this Act.
431. Supreme Court proceedings
(1) A Supreme Court proceeding that is pending immediately before commencement day is to continue and be dealt with on the basis that the pending Tribunal proceedings with which the Supreme Court proceeding is concerned will be dealt with under this Act.
(2) A decision made after commencement day in a Supreme Court proceeding in respect of pending Tribunal proceedings is to be given effect to as a decision in respect of the pending Tribunal proceedings as continued and dealt with under this Act.
432. Clause 5 matter
clause 5 matter has the meaning given in the 1973 Act section 22(3)(a);
notified exempt material means any supporting material that is the subject of a notification to the Tribunal under section 337(1).
(2) Matter identified by the Commissioner under the 1973 Act section 22(3)(b) as clause 5 matter is taken to be notified exempt material for the purposes of the review provisions of this Act in the application of those provisions to pending Tribunal proceedings and to Supreme Court proceedings in respect of pending Tribunal proceedings.
Division 5 — Miscellaneous
433. Grant of first licence: 42‑day delay
A reference in section 170 to a licence under this Act includes a licence under the 1973 Act.
434. Firearm use by supervised young person under Individual Licence
For the purposes of section 31, any period for which a person held a Firearm Licence under the 1973 Act counts as a period for which the person has held an Individual Licence under this Act.
435. Averments in prosecution documents
A reference in section 386 to an offence or other matter under this Act includes an offence or a corresponding matter under the 1973 Act.
436. Accredited society of collectors
A body corporate designated as an accredited society of collectors under the 1973 Act section 15A with effect immediately before commencement day is taken to have been approved under section 70(1) of this Act as an approved society of firearm collectors.
437. Search warrants
A search warrant in force under the 1973 Act section 26 immediately before commencement day continues in force in accordance with its terms notwithstanding the repeal of that section.
438. Surrendered firearms, major firearm parts and ammunition
A firearm, major firearm part or ammunition surrendered under the 1973 Act section 33A(1) is taken to have been surrendered under section 341(1) of this Act on the date of its surrender under the 1973 Act for the purposes of the application of Part 10 of this Act to and in respect of the surrendered firearm, major firearm part or ammunition.
439. Provision of information
(1) Part 12 extends to the provision of information about matters occurring before commencement day.
(2) Section 378 extends to information (including information in the form of an opinion) provided to the Commissioner in good faith under the 1973 Act section 15B or 18(4c) or Part 6 as if the information had been provided under Part 12 of this Act.
Part 17 — Repeals and consequential and related amendments
Division 1 — Act repealed
440. Firearms Act 1973 repealed
The Firearms Act 1973 is repealed.
Division 2 — Subsidiary legislation repealed
441. Firearms Regulations 1974 repealed
The Firearms Regulations 1974 are repealed.
Division 3 — Acts amended
Subdivision 1 — Children and Community Services Act 2004 amended
442. Act amended
This Subdivision amends the Children and Community Services Act 2004.
443. Section 112 amended
In section 112 delete the definition of firearm article and insert:
firearm article means a firearm, major firearm part, prohibited accessory, or ammunition, as those terms are defined in the Firearms Act 2024 section 5;
Subdivision 2 — Corruption, Crime and Misconduct Act 2003 amended
444. Act amended
This Subdivision amends the Corruption, Crime and Misconduct Act 2003.
445. Section 184 amended
Delete section 184(5) and insert:
(5) The Firearms Act 2024 section 17 applies to an authorised officer when acting in their capacity as an officer of the Commission as if the authorised officer were a police officer acting in the ordinary course of their duties as a police officer.
Note: The heading to amended section 184 is to read:
**Appointment and functions of authorised officers**
446. Section 227A inserted
At the end of Part 14 insert:
227A. Savings
A reference in Schedule 1 clause 2 to an offence under a provision of the Firearms Act 2024 Part 5 Divisions 1 to 4 includes an offence against the regulations made under the Firearms Act 1973 section 6(1).
447. Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1 clause 2 delete “against regulations made under s. 6(1) of the Firearms Act 1973” and insert:
under a provision of the Firearms Act 2024 Part 5 Divisions 1 to 4
This Subdivision amends the Court Security and Custodial Services Act 1999.
449. Section 90 amended
In section 90(4) in the definition of firearm delete “that it has in the Firearms Act 1973;” and insert:
given in the Firearms Act 2024 section 6;
450. Section 95 amended
Delete section 95(a) and insert:
(a) an offence under the Firearms Act 2024 in relation to possession of a firearm, major firearm part, prohibited accessory, firearms technology or ammunition (as those terms are defined in the Firearms Act 2024 section 5); or
Note: The heading to amended section 95 is to read:
**Authorised persons may possess certain items lawfully**
Subdivision 4 — The Criminal Code amended
451. Act amended
This Subdivision amends The Criminal Code.
452. Section 68D amended
In section 68D(1) in the definition of prescribed amount delete “Firearms Act 1973 section 19(1ab)(a)(ii).” and insert:
Firearms Act 2024 section 218(1).
453. Section 378 amended
In section 378(5)(g) delete “Firearms Act 1973 section 4;” and insert:
Firearms Act 2024 section 6;
454. Section 417A amended
In section 417A(4A) delete “Firearms Act 1973 section 4,” and insert:
This Subdivision amends the Domestic Violence Orders (National Recognition) Act 2017.
467. Section 21 amended
(1) In section 21(1) in the definition of local firearms licence delete “other authorisation under the Firearms Act 1973;” and insert:
approval under the Firearms Act 2024;
(2) In section 21(1) in the definition of non‑local firearms licence delete “(within the meaning of the Firearms Act 1973)” and insert:
(as defined in the Firearms Act 2024 section 6)
Subdivision 10 — Fair Trading Act 2010 amended
468. Act amended
This Subdivision amends the Fair Trading Act 2010.
469. Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1 delete “Firearms Act 1973” and insert:
Firearms Act 2024
Subdivision 11 — Firearms Act 2024 amended
470. Act amended
This Subdivision amends the Firearms Act 2024.
471. Section 11 amended
In section 11(1)(d) delete “unsoundness of mind” and insert:
mental impairment
Subdivision 12 — Major Events Act 2023 amended
472. Act amended
This Subdivision amends the Major Events Act 2023.
473. Section 4 amended
In section 4 in the definition of firearm delete “Firearms Act 1973 section 4;” and insert:
Firearms Act 2024 section 6;
Subdivision 13 — Pawnbrokers and Second‑hand Dealers Act 1994 amended
474. Act amended
This Subdivision amends the Pawnbrokers and Second‑hand Dealers Act 1994.
475. Section 4 amended
(1) In section 4(1)(a) delete “Act;” and insert:
Act; or
(2) Delete section 4(1)(b) and insert:
(b) the holder of a Firearm Dealer Licence under the Firearms Act 2024 who is acting in accordance with that licence; or
Subdivision 14 — Prisons Act 1981 amended
476. Act amended
This Subdivision amends the Prisons Act 1981.
477. Section 49B amended
Delete section 49B(1)(a) and insert:
(a) an offence under the Firearms Act 2024 in relation to possession of a firearm, major firearm part, prohibited accessory, firearm technology or ammunition (as those terms are defined in the Firearms Act 2024 section 5; or
Note: The heading to amended section 49B is to read:
**Possession of certain items by prison officers**
This Subdivision amends the Restraining Orders Act 1997.
481. Section 3 amended
(a) a licence, permit, approval or exemption under the Firearms Act 2024 that entitles a person to be in possession of a firearm item; or
(b) a licence card (as defined in section 206 of that Act) issued in respect of a licence, permit, approval or exemption referred to in paragraph (a);
482. Section 14 amended
(1) In section 14(1) delete “Subject to subsection (5), every” and insert:
Every
(2) Delete section 14(5) to (7).
483. Section 71 amended
(1) Delete section 71(4)(b) and insert:
(b) that the order prohibits the restrained person from being in possession of a firearm item; and
(2) In section 71(6) delete “item, except as permitted under the firearms order,” and insert:
item
Subdivision 17 — Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 amended
484. Act amended
This Subdivision amends the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996.
485. Section 3 amended
In section 3 in the definition of firearm delete “by section 4 of the Firearms Act 1973;” and insert:
in the Firearms Act 2024 section 6;
486. Section 24 amended
In section 24(4) delete “Firearms Act 1973.” and insert:
Note: The heading to amended section 24 is to read:
**Endorsement for escort of money and other prescribed activities**
487. Section 25 amended
In section 25(4) delete “Firearms Act 1973.” and insert:
Subdivision 18 — Sentencing Act 1995 amended
488. Act amended
This Subdivision amends the Sentencing Act 1995.
489. Section 106 amended
(1) In section 106(1) delete “Firearms Act 1973.” and insert:
(2) In section 106(3) delete “Firearms Act 1973 —” and insert:
Firearms Act 2024 —
(3) In section 106(5) in the definition of firearm delete “has the same definition as in the Firearms Act 1973 and includes a replica firearm” and insert:
has the meaning given in the Firearms Act 2024 section 6 and includes an imitation firearm
(4) In section 106(5) in the definition of firearms offence paragraph (e) delete “Firearms Act 1973.” and insert:
Note: The heading to amended section 106 is to read:
**Disqualification and suspension of firearm authority**
490. Section 124G amended
Delete section 124G(1)(a)(i) and insert:
(i) holding or being granted a licence, permit or approval under the Firearms Act 2024; or
491. Schedule 1A amended
(1) Delete Schedule 1A Part 1 clause 5 and insert:
5.Firearms Act 2024
s. 213 Offence of unlawful possession
s. 214 Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 215 Offence involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts
s. 216 Offence involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts: handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 217 Offence while in immediate possession of prohibited drug or prohibited plant
s. 218 Offence while in immediate possession of large sum of money
s. 220 Offence of unlawful use
s. 221 Offence of unlawful use: handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 223 Offence of unauthorised supply
s. 224 Offence of unauthorised supply involving 3 or more firearms or major firearm parts
s. 225 Offence of unauthorised supply involving handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 227 Offence of supplying to unauthorised person
s. 228 Offence involving supply of handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 230 Offence of giving possession to unauthorised person
s. 231 Offence involving giving possession of handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 233 Offence of acquiring as unauthorised person
s. 234 Offence involving acquiring handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 237 Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 240 Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 242 Unauthorised possession or acquisition of prohibited ammunition
s. 244 Supplying or giving possession of prohibited ammunition without authority
s. 246 Supplying or giving possession of prohibited ammunition to unauthorised person
s. 248 Acquiring or taking possession of prohibited ammunition from unauthorised person
s. 251 Unauthorised possession of ammunition component for purpose of manufacturing prohibited ammunition
s. 253 Unauthorised supply of unassembled components of prohibited ammunition
s. 255 Supplying or giving possession of unassembled components of prohibited ammunition to unauthorised person
s. 257 Unauthorised possession of unassembled components of prohibited ammunition
s. 258 Unauthorised possession, acquisition or supply of prohibited accessory
s. 259 Unauthorised use of firearm fitted with prohibited accessory
s. 260 Acquiring or taking possession of prohibited accessory from unauthorised person
s. 261 Supplying or giving possession of prohibited accessory to unauthorised person
s. 263 Offence of unlawful interference with serial number
s. 264 Offence of unlawful interference with serial number: handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 265 Offence of possession where serial number unlawfully interfered with
s. 266 Offence of possession where serial number unlawfully interfered with: handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 267 Offence of acquiring firearm or major firearm part where serial number unlawfully interfered with
s. 268 Offence of acquiring firearm or major firearm part where serial number unlawfully interfered with: handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 269 Offence of unauthorised supply where serial number unlawfully interfered with
s. 270 Offence of unauthorised supply where serial number unlawfully interfered with: handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 272 Offence of making prohibited alteration
s. 273 Offence of making prohibited alteration: handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 274 Offence of possession of firearm or major firearm part with prohibited alteration
s. 275 Offence of possession of firearm or major firearm part with prohibited alteration: handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 276 Offence of acquiring firearm or major firearm part with prohibited alteration
s. 277 Offence of acquiring firearm or major firearm part with prohibited alteration: handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 278 Offence of unauthorised supply of firearm or major firearm part with prohibited alteration
s. 279 Offence of unauthorised supply of firearm or major firearm part with prohibited alteration: handgun or prohibited firearm
s. 280 Unauthorised manufacture
s. 281 Unauthorised repair
s. 282 Unauthorised destruction of firearm, major firearm part or prohibited accessory
s. 283 Participating in unauthorised firearm activities
s. 285 Unauthorised possession of firearm technology
s. 286 Unauthorised creation or development of firearm technology
s. 287 Unauthorised dissemination of firearm technology
s. 291 Offence of possessing remote use device
s. 292 Offence of using remote use device
s. 293 Offence of manufacturing remote use device
s. 295 Pointing firearm at another person
s. 296 Use of firearm that causes danger or fear
s. 297 Giving possession of firearm or related thing to unsuitable person
s. 298 Use or possession of firearm while intoxicated
s. 299 Shooting onto, from or across road or public place
(2) Delete Schedule 1A Part 2 clause 5 and insert:
5.Firearms Act 2024
s. 178 Offence of providing false or misleading information
s. 188 Compliance with conditions
s. 208 Duty to carry and produce licence card
s. 209 Unlawful alteration of licence card
s. 210 Fraudulent possession and use of licence card
s. 211 Surrender of physical licence card
s. 236 Offence of acquiring from unauthorised person
s. 239 Offence of taking possession from unauthorised person
s. 241 Unauthorised possession or acquisition of ammunition
s. 243 Supplying or giving possession of ammunition without authority
s. 245 Supplying or giving possession of ammunition to unauthorised person
s. 247 Acquiring or taking possession of ammunition from unauthorised person
s. 250 Unauthorised possession of ammunition component for purpose of manufacturing ammunition
s. 252 Unauthorised supply of unassembled components of ammunition
s. 254 Supplying or giving possession of unassembled components of ammunition to unauthorised person
s. 256 Unauthorised possession of unassembled components of ammunition
s. 300 Using or carrying firearm while trespassing
s. 305 General duty of safekeeping of firearms and related things
s. 306 Storage in compliant storage
s. 370 Offence: failure to answer questions
s. 371 Offence: misleading police officer
s. 389 Advertising firearms and related things for sale
s. 390 Advertising under Trade Licence
s. 391 Advertising prohibited accessories for sale
s. 392 Sending firearms and related things by post
s. 393 Reporting loss of firearm or related thing
s. 394 Reporting destruction of firearm, major firearm part or prohibited accessory
s. 395 Reporting supply of firearm or related thing
This Subdivision amends the Spent Convictions Act 1988.
493. Schedule 3 amended
In Schedule 3 clause 1(1) in the Table item 9 delete “issue of a licence under the Firearms Act 1973.” and insert:
grant of a licence, permit or approval under the Firearms Act 2024.
Subdivision 20 — Weapons Act 1999 amended
494. Act amended
This Subdivision amends the Weapons Act 1999.
495. Section 3 amended
In section 3 in the definition of firearm delete “same meaning as in section 4 of the Firearms Act 1973;” and insert:
meaning given in the Firearms Act 2024 section 6;
Note: The heading to amended section 3 is to read:
**Terms used**
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Notes
This is a compilation of the Firearms Act 2024 and includes amendments made by other written laws. For provisions that have come into operation see the compilation table.
Compilation table
Short title
Number and year
Assent
Commencement
Firearms Act 2024
23 of 2024
27 Jun 2024
Pt. 1: 27 Jun 2024 (see s. 2(a)); Pt. 16: 28 Jun 2024 (see s. 2(b)); Pt. 17 Div. 3 Subdiv. 11: 1 Sep 2024 (see s. 2(c) and SL 2024/175 cl. 2); Act other than Pt. 1, Pt. 16 and Pt. 17 Div. 3 Subdiv. 11: 31 Mar 2025 (see s. 2(d) and SL 2024/289 cl. 2)
Police Legislation Amendment Act 2024 Pt. 5 Div. 3
33 of 2024
26 Sep 2024
20 Dec 2024 (see s. 2(1)(b) and SL 2024/277 cl. 2)
Defined terms
[This is a list of terms defined and the provisions where they are defined. The list is not part of the law.]
Defined term Provision(s)
1973 Act 403
1973 Act authority 403
1973 Act exemption 421(1)
acquire 5
administrative action 411(1)
ammunition 5
antique firearm 18(1)
application 162
appropriate application 343(1)
approval 5
approved 5
approved additional part 107(1)
approved configurations 107(3)
approved family member 54
approved firearms trainer 5
approved location 340
approved person 340
approved society of firearm collectors 63
approved storage place 301
approved surrender 341(2)
assent day 2
authorised action 418(1)
authorised firearm 14(2)
authorised person 5, 39(1)
business 43
business firearm 43
Business Licence 43
business supervisor 93(1)
calibre 5
casual user 116(2)
category 5, 8(3)
child 62(1)
circumstances of aggravation 258(1)
circumstances of aggravation involving a handgun or prohibited firearm 258(1)
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