Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026

J2025-326 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 2026 THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY (As presented) (Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services) Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Contents Page 1 Name of Act 2 2 Commencement 2 3 Legislation amended 2 4 Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc Section 4, note 1, new dot point 2 5 Principles and objects of Act New section 5 (2) (g) 2 6 Meaning of acquire New section 8 (1A) 2 7 Meaning of possession New section 10 (3) 3

Contents Page contents 2 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 8 Evidence of possession—firearms at premises New section 11 (1A) 3 9 Evidence of possession—care, control or management of firearm New section 12 (1A) 3 10 Assessing suitability of individuals—discretionary criteria Section 18 (2), definition of law enforcement agency 3 11 Protection of security sensitive information Section 18A (3) 4 12 ACAT or court review—decision on security sensitive information Section 18B (5) 4 13 ACAT or court review—dealing with security sensitive information Section 18C (4), definition of security sensitive information 4 14 New part 12A 4 15 Destruction or disposal of seized or surrendered firearms New section 262 (6A) 55 16 Dictionary, definition of acquire, paragraph (a) 56 17 Dictionary, new definitions 56 Schedule 1 Consequential amendments 59 Part 1.1 Court Procedures Act 2004 59 Part 1.2 Magistrates Court Act 1930 59 Part 1.3 Ombudsman Act 1989 59

J2025-326 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 2026 THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY (As presented) (Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services) Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 A Bill for An Act to amend the Firearms Act 1996, and for other purposes The Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory enacts as follows:

Section 1 page 2 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 1 Name of Act1 This Act is the Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment2 Act 2026.3 2 Commencement4 This Act commences 12 months after its notification day.5 Note The naming and commencement provisions automatically commence on6 the notification day (see Legislation Act, s 75 (1)).7 3 Legislation amended8 This Act amends the Firearms Act 1996.9 Note This Act also amends other legislation (see sch 1).10 4 Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc11 Section 4, note 1, new dot point12 insert13 • offences against pt 12A (Firearm prohibition orders)14 5 Principles and objects of Act15 New section 5 (2) (g)16 insert17 (g) to provide for orders that prohibit the acquisition, possession or18 use of a firearm or firearm-related item.19 6 Meaning of acquire20 New section 8 (1A)21 insert22 (1A) This section does not apply to part 12A (Firearm prohibition orders).23

Section 7 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 3 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 7 Meaning of possession1 New section 10 (3)2 insert3 (3) For part 12A (Firearm prohibition orders), subsection (1) also applies4 in relation to a firearm-related item.5 8 Evidence of possession—firearms at premises6 New section 11 (1A)7 insert8 (1A) For part 12A (Firearm prohibition orders)—9 (a) subsection (1) (as varied by paragraph (b)) applies to a10 firearm-related item in the same way it applies to a firearm; and11 (b) subsection (1) (b) and (c) do not apply in relation to a person12 subject to a firearm prohibition order to the extent that the order13 is subject to a condition imposed under section 183P (1).14 9 Evidence of possession—care, control or management of15 firearm16 New section 12 (1A)17 insert18 (1A) For part 12A (Firearm prohibition orders), subsection (1) applies to a19 firearm-related item in the same way it applies to a firearm.20 10 Assessing suitability of individuals—discretionary21 criteria22 Section 18 (2), definition of law enforcement agency23 omit24

Section 11 page 4 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 11 Protection of security sensitive information1 Section 18A (3)2 omit3 12 ACAT or court review—decision on security sensitive4 information5 Section 18B (5)6 omit7 13 ACAT or court review—dealing with security sensitive8 information9 Section 18C (4), definition of security sensitive10 information11 omit12 14 New part 12A13 insert14 Part 12A Firearm prohibition orders15 Division 12A.1 Preliminary16 183A Definitions—pt 12A17 In this part:18 amend, a firearm prohibition order—see section 183W.19 final order means a final firearm prohibition order made under20 section 183H.21 firearm prohibition order means an interim order or final order.22 interim order means an interim firearm prohibition order made under23 section 183F.24

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 5 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au prohibited premises—1 (a) means any of the following:2 (i) premises where a firearm or firearm-related item is stored,3 sold, repaired or manufactured;4 (ii) a collectors, hunting or shooting club;5 (iii) a paintball range;6 (iv) a shooting gallery;7 (v) a shooting range;8 (vi) premises where a shooting or paintball competition is9 being held;10 (vii) any other premises prescribed by regulation; but11 (b) does not include either of the following:12 (i) a police station;13 (ii) a correctional centre or detention place.14 relative—see the Family Violence Act 2016, section 11.15 residence, of a person—16 (a) means the person’s principal place of residence; and17 (b) includes the principal place of residence of the person’s18 domestic partner or relative, if the person lives at the residence19 for at least 7 days (whether or not consecutive) in a period of20 12 months.21 return date, for an application under this part, means the day fixed by22 the court as the day on which the application will be next before the23 court.24 serious offence means an offence punishable by imprisonment for25 5 years or longer in the ACT or elsewhere.26

Section 14 page 6 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au timing notice, for a hearing of an application under this part, means a1 written notice stating—2 (a) the return date, time and place of the hearing; and3 (b) that, if the respondent to the application does not appear at the4 hearing, the court may decide the application in the respondent’s5 absence.6 vary, a firearm prohibition order, includes:7 (a) amend the order; and8 (b) impose, amend or remove a condition on the order.9 Division 12A.2 Making firearm prohibition orders10 183B Matters to be considered11 (1) In deciding whether to make a firearm prohibition order, the12 Magistrates Court must consider the following:13 (a) to the extent it relates to the order sought—14 (i) the respondent’s criminal history; and15 (ii) the respondent’s behaviour; and16 (iii) the circumstances of the respondent;17 Example—par (iii)18 the respondent’s age, housing, employment, health, cultural and social19 needs20 (b) whether the respondent has, at any time, unlawfully acquired,21 possessed or used or attempted to acquire, possess or use a22 firearm or firearm-related item;23 (c) the likelihood of the respondent acquiring, possessing or using24 a firearm or firearm-related item if no order is made;25

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 7 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (d) whether the respondent associates with a person—1 (i) who has been convicted of a serious offence; or2 (ii) for the purpose of planning, organising, facilitating,3 supporting or engaging in the commission of a serious4 offence;5 (e) the limits the order would have on the human rights of the6 respondent;7 (f) the limits the order would have on the human rights of any other8 person affected by the order;9 (g) whether the respondent poses a serious risk to a person or10 property if no order is made;11 (h) that, if the order is made, a police officer may exercise a power12 mentioned in division 12A.10 (Enforcement);13 (i) for a final order—whether the respondent was or is subject to an14 interim order;15 (j) any other information given in support of the application.16 (2) The court may consider anything else it considers relevant in deciding17 whether to make a firearm prohibition order.18 (3) A failure to comply with subsection (1) in relation to a firearm19 prohibition order does not affect the validity of the order.20 183C Application for firearm prohibition order21 (1) The chief police officer may apply to the Magistrates Court for a22 firearm prohibition order in relation to an adult.23 Note If a form is approved under the Court Procedures Act 2004, s 8 for an24 application, the form must be used.25

Section 14 page 8 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (2) The chief police officer must consider any matter set out in a1 guideline made by the Minister under subsection (4) before making2 an application.3 (3) An application must—4 (a) include the following information (to the extent that the5 information is known to the chief police officer):6 (i) the name of the respondent;7 (ii) the respondent’s date of birth;8 (iii) the address of any residence of the respondent;9 (iv) the address of any other premises owned, leased or10 occupied by the respondent;11 Examples12 • a storage facility leased to the respondent13 • premises where the respondent conducts a business14 (v) details of any firearm prohibition order to which the15 respondent is or has been subject, including any order16 (however described) made in relation to the respondent in17 another State that is substantially similar to a firearm18 prohibition order;19 Note State includes the Northern Territory (see Legislation Act,20 dict, pt 1).21 (vi) whether a registered firearm or firearm-related item is22 stored at the respondent’s residence;23 (vii) any other information prescribed by regulation; and24 (b) set out the grounds on which the order is sought; and25 (c) include the information supporting the grounds on which the26 order is sought; and27 (d) be accompanied by a supporting affidavit.28

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 9 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (4) The Minister may make guidelines about matters the chief police1 officer must consider before making an application.2 (5) A guideline is a notifiable instrument.3 183D Interim order not sought4 (1) If the Magistrates Court receives an application for a final order and5 an interim order is not sought, the registrar of the court must—6 (a) set a return date for a hearing of the application for the final7 order, which is not later than 30 days after the day the8 application is filed; and9 (b) as soon as practicable, give the chief police officer a timing10 notice for the hearing.11 (2) As soon as practicable after receiving the timing notice, the chief12 police officer must ensure the following are personally served on the13 respondent:14 (a) a copy of the application and supporting affidavit;15 (b) a copy of the timing notice.16 183E Interim order sought17 (1) If the Magistrates Court receives an application for a final order and18 an interim order is sought, the registrar of the court must set a return19 date for a hearing of the application for an interim order, which is not20 later than 2 days after the day the application is filed.21 (2) An interim order is made in the absence of the respondent.22 Note The hearing of an application for an interim order also takes place in23 closed court (see s 183ZG).24

Section 14 page 10 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (3) After the hearing of the application for the interim order, the registrar1 of the court must—2 (a) set a return date for a hearing of the application for the final3 order, which is not later than 30 days after the day the4 application is filed; and5 (b) as soon as practicable, give the chief police officer a timing6 notice for the hearing.7 (4) As soon as practicable after receiving the timing notice, the chief8 police officer must ensure the following are personally served on the9 respondent:10 (a) a copy of the application and supporting affidavit;11 (b) if an interim order is made—a copy of the order;12 (c) a copy of the timing notice.13 183F Making interim orders14 (1) The Magistrates Court may, on application, make an interim order if15 satisfied—16 (a) it is in the public interest to make the order; and17 (b) the order must be urgently made to reduce a significant risk of18 serious harm to another person; and19 (c) the making of the order in the absence of the respondent is20 reasonable and justifiable; and21 (d) the respondent has, at any time, unlawfully acquired, possessed22 or used or attempted to acquire, possess or use a firearm or23 firearm-related item; and24

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 11 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (e) the making of the order is otherwise reasonable and justifiable1 in the circumstances.2 Note The Magistrates Court must consider the matters mentioned in s 183B in3 deciding whether to make an interim order.4 (2) The court may be satisfied of the matters mentioned in5 subsection (1) (d) whether or not the respondent has been found6 guilty of an offence of unlawfully possessing or attempting to possess7 a firearm or firearm-related item.8 183G Notice of response—final order9 (1) A respondent to an application for a final order may file a notice of10 their response not later than 5 days before the day of the hearing of11 the application.12 Note If a form is approved under the Court Procedures Act 2004, s 8 for this13 provision, the form must be used.14 (2) The notice must—15 (a) set out the facts the respondent intends to rely on at the hearing16 of the application; and17 (b) be accompanied by a supporting affidavit.18 (3) The registrar of the Magistrates Court must serve a copy of the notice19 of response on the chief police officer.20 (4) The respondent does not waive any right of objection the respondent21 may have in relation to the application only because the respondent22 does not file a notice of response.23 183H Making final orders24 (1) The Magistrates Court may, on application, make a final order if25 satisfied—26 (a) it is in the public interest to make the order; and27

Section 14 page 12 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (b) the respondent has, at any time, unlawfully acquired, possessed1 or used or attempted to acquire, possess or use a firearm or2 firearm-related item; and3 (c) the making of the order is reasonable and justifiable in the4 circumstances.5 Note The Magistrates Court must consider the matters mentioned in s 183B in6 deciding whether to make a final order.7 (2) The court may be satisfied of the matters mentioned in8 subsection (1) (b) whether or not the respondent has been found9 guilty of an offence of unlawfully possessing or attempting to possess10 a firearm or firearm-related item.11 (3) The court may, on application under section 183C, make another final12 order (a further final order) in relation to a respondent who at the13 time the application is made is already subject to a final order14 (a current order).15 (4) However, the court may only make the further final order—16 (a) within 90 days before the end of the current order; or17 (b) after the end of the current order.18 (5) Subsection (4) does not limit the number of further final orders the19 court may make.20 (6) The chief police officer must ensure that a copy of a final order is21 personally served on the respondent if the respondent is not present22 at the hearing when the final order is made.23 183I Period firearm prohibition order in force24 (1) An interim order is in force for the period—25 (a) beginning on the day the order is served on the respondent; and26

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 13 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (b) ending on the earliest of the following:1 (i) the day the interim order is revoked;2 (ii) the day the application for a final order in relation to the3 interim order is withdrawn or dismissed;4 (iii) the day a final order in relation to the interim order begins;5 (iv) 30 days after the day the interim order begins.6 (2) A final order is in force for the period beginning on—7 (a) if the respondent is present when the order is made—the day the8 order is made; or9 (b) if the respondent is not present when the order is made—the day10 the order is served on the respondent.11 (3) A further final order is in force for the period beginning on—12 (a) if the respondent is present when the further final order is13 made—the day after the current order ends; or14 (b) if the respondent is not present when the further final order is15 made—16 (i) if the further final order is served on the respondent before17 the current order ends—the day after the current order18 ends; or19 (ii) if the further final order is served on the respondent after20 the current order ends—the day the further final order is21 served on the respondent.22 (4) A final order ceases to be in force on the earlier of the following:23 (a) the day the order is revoked;24 (b) 3 years after the day the order begins.25

Section 14 page 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (5) In this section:1 current order—see section 183H (2).2 further final order—see section 183H (2).3 183J Explaining orders if respondent present4 (1) This section applies if—5 (a) the Magistrates Court intends to make a firearm prohibition6 order; and7 (b) the respondent is present at the hearing.8 (2) On making the firearm prohibition order, the court must explain to9 the respondent, in language likely to be readily understood by the10 respondent—11 (a) the purpose, terms and effect of the order; and12 (b) the consequences that may follow if the respondent fails to13 comply with the order; and14 (c) how the order may be amended or reviewed.15 (3) The court must also give the respondent a copy of the firearm16 prohibition order.17 (4) A failure of the court to comply with this section in relation to a18 firearm prohibition order does not affect the validity of the order.19 183K Contents of firearm prohibition order20 (1) A firearm prohibition order must include the following information:21 (a) a statement about when the order begins;22 (b) the period for which the order is in force;23 (c) any conditions imposed on the order under division 12A.3;24

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 15 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (d) the address of any residence of the person subject to the order;1 (e) the address of any other premises owned, leased or occupied by2 the person subject to the order.3 Examples—par (e)4 • a storage facility leased to the person subject to the order5 • premises where the person subject to the order conducts a business6 (2) Also, the firearm prohibition order must include information about7 the following:8 (a) the effect of—9 (i) section 183M (Prohibition on acquiring, possessing or10 using firearm or firearm-related item); and11 (ii) section 183N (Suspension and cancellation of licences and12 permits);13 (b) the offences and related penalties mentioned in—14 (i) section 183Q (Offence—acquire, possess or use of firearm15 or firearm-related item); and16 (ii) section 183R (Offence—fail to surrender licence or17 permit); and18 (iii) section 183S (Offence—fail to surrender firearm or19 firearm-related item); and20 (iv) section 183T (Offence—enter or remain at prohibited21 premises); and22 (v) section 183U (Offences—dispose of firearm or23 firearm-related item to person subject to firearm24 prohibition order); and25 (vi) section 183V (Offence—fail to notify change of residence26 or other premises);27

Section 14 page 16 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (c) the powers of police under division 12A.10 (Enforcement);1 (d) the person’s right to seek an amendment of the order;2 (e) the person’s right of review and appeal under this part.3 183L Reasons for order4 If the Magistrates Court makes a firearm prohibition order, the court5 must record the reasons for making the order.6 Division 12A.3 Conditions of firearm prohibition7 orders8 183M Prohibition on acquiring, possessing or using firearm or9 firearm-related item10 If a firearm prohibition order is made in relation to a person, the11 person must not acquire, possess or use a firearm or firearm-related12 item while the order is in force.13 183N Suspension and cancellation of licences and permits14 (1) If an interim order is made in relation to a person who is the holder15 of a licence or permit, the person’s licence or permit is suspended.16 (2) If a final order is made in relation to a person who is the holder of a17 licence or permit, the person’s licence or permit is cancelled.18 183O Conditions in relation to licenses, permits, firearms and19 firearm-related items20 (1) The Magistrates Court must impose a condition on a firearm21 prohibition order that a firearm or firearm-related item be removed22 by a stated time from the residence of the person subject to the order23 if the court is satisfied—24 (a) a firearm or firearm-related item, owned by a person other than25 the person subject to the order, is stored at the residence; and26

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 17 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (b) the person subject to the order intends to live at the residence1 while the firearm prohibition order is in force.2 (2) If the court is satisfied a person subject to the order holds a licence or3 permit, the court may impose a condition that the person surrender4 the licence or permit to a police officer within a stated time.5 (3) If the court is satisfied a person subject to the order is in possession6 of a firearm or firearm-related item, the court may impose a condition7 that the person surrender the firearm or firearm-related item to a8 police officer within a stated time.9 183P Enter or remain at prohibited premises10 (1) The Magistrates Court may impose a condition on a firearm11 prohibition order that the person subject to the order may enter or12 remain at prohibited premises if satisfied the person has a genuine13 reason for entering or remaining at the premises.14 (2) The condition may—15 (a) state particular prohibited premises or other conditions about16 entering or remaining at premises; and17 (b) have effect for a period stated in the order that is shorter than the18 length of the order.19 (3) For this section, a person has a genuine reason for entering or20 remaining at prohibited premises if—21 (a) the premises are owned, leased or occupied by a relative of the22 person and the relative consents to the person entering or23 remaining at the premises; or24 (b) the person is required to enter or remain at the premises in the25 course of the person’s lawful employment or a lawful business26 carried on by the person; or27

Section 14 page 18 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (c) the person has another reason that the court considers to be a1 genuine reason; or2 (d) the person has another reason prescribed by regulation.3 Division 12A.4 Effect of firearm prohibition orders4 183Q Offence—acquire, possess or use of firearm or5 firearm-related item6 (1) A person commits an offence if the person—7 (a) is subject to a firearm prohibition order; and8 (b) acquires, possesses or uses a firearm or firearm-related item.9 Maximum penalty: imprisonment for 10 years.10 (2) Strict liability applies to subsection (1) (a).11 183R Offence—fail to surrender licence or permit12 (1) A person commits an offence if the person—13 (a) is subject to a firearm prohibition order; and14 (b) recklessly or negligently fails to surrender each licence or permit15 held by the person—16 (i) if a police officer has personally served the order on the17 person and the person has access to the licence or permit18 when the order is served—to the officer when the order is19 served; or20 (ii) if a police officer has personally served the order on the21 person and the person does not have access to the licence22 or permit when the order is served—to a police officer in23 the way directed by the police officer who serves the order,24 and within 24 hours after the order is served; or25

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 19 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (iii) if the order is subject to a condition imposed under1 section 183O (2) that the person surrender the licence or2 permit within a stated time—to a police officer within the3 stated time.4 Maximum penalty: imprisonment for 5 years.5 (2) Strict liability applies to subsection (1) (a).6 (3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the defendant has a reasonable7 excuse.8 Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters9 mentioned in s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 58).10 (4) Subsection (1) (b) (iii) applies in relation to a person whether or not—11 (a) the person was present when the firearm prohibition order was12 made; or13 (b) a police officer personally served the order on the person.14 183S Offence—fail to surrender firearm or firearm-related item15 (1) A person commits an offence if the person—16 (a) is subject to a firearm prohibition order; and17 (b) recklessly or negligently fails to surrender each firearm or18 firearm-related item in the person’s possession—19 (i) if a police officer has personally served the order on the20 person and the person has access to the firearm or21 firearm-related item when the order is served—to the22 officer when the order is served; or23

Section 14 page 20 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (ii) if a police officer has personally served the order on the1 person and the person does not have access to the firearm2 or firearm-related item when the order is served—to a3 police officer in the way directed by the police officer who4 serves the order, and within 24 hours after the order is5 served; or6 (iii) if the order is subject to a condition imposed under7 section 183O (3) that the person surrender the firearm or8 firearm-related item within a stated time—to a police9 officer within the stated time.10 Maximum penalty: imprisonment for 5 years.11 (2) Strict liability applies to subsection (1) (a).12 (3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the defendant has a reasonable13 excuse.14 Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters15 mentioned in s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 58).16 (4) Subsection (1) (b) (iii) applies in relation to a person whether or not—17 (a) the person was present when the firearm prohibition order was18 made; or19 (b) a police officer personally served the order on the person.20 183T Offence—enter or remain at prohibited premises21 (1) A person commits an offence if the person—22 (a) is subject to a firearm prohibition order; and23 (b) enters or remains at prohibited premises.24 Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units, imprisonment for 1 year or25 both.26 (2) Strict liability applies to subsection (1) (a).27

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 21 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (3) Subsection (1) does not apply—1 (a) if the defendant enters or remains at premises—2 (i) in accordance with a condition of the firearm prohibition3 order imposed under section 183P (1); or4 (ii) to comply with a court order; or5 (iii) while in lawful custody; or6 (b) if the defendant enters or remains at premises in accordance with7 a condition of the firearm prohibition order imposed under8 section 183O (1); or9 (c) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse.10 Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters11 mentioned in s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 58).12 183U Offences—dispose of firearm or firearm-related item to13 person subject to firearm prohibition order14 (1) A person commits an offence if the person—15 (a) either—16 (i) disposes of a firearm to another person; or17 (ii) takes part in the disposal of a firearm to another person;18 and19 (b) knows that the other person is subject to a firearm prohibition20 order.21 Maximum penalty: imprisonment for 7 years.22 (2) A person commits an offence if the person—23 (a) either—24 (i) disposes of a firearm-related item to another person; or25

Section 14 page 22 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (ii) takes part in the disposal of a firearm-related item to1 another person; and2 (b) knows that the other person is subject to a firearm prohibition3 order.4 Maximum penalty: imprisonment for 3 years.5 (3) For this section, a person takes part in the disposal of a firearm or6 firearm-related item if the person—7 (a) takes, or takes part in, a step in the process of the disposal, or8 causes a step to be taken; or9 (b) provides or arranges finance for a step in the process of disposal;10 or11 (c) provides access to the premises where a step in the process is12 taken, or allows a step in the process to be taken at premises that13 the person owns, leases or occupies.14 183V Offence—fail to notify change of residence or other15 premises16 (1) A person subject to a firearm prohibition order must notify the chief17 police officer of a change in a particular that relates to either of the18 following within 7 days after the day the change occurs:19 (a) the person’s residence;20 (b) any other premises owned, leased or occupied by the person.21 (2) A person commits an offence if the person—22 (a) is subject to a firearm prohibition order; and23 (b) fails to notify the chief police officer of a change in a particular24 that relates to either of the following within 7 days after the day25 the change occurs:26 (i) the person’s residence;27

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 23 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (ii) any other premises owned, leased or occupied by the1 person.2 Maximum penalty: imprisonment for 5 years.3 (3) Strict liability applies to subsection (2) (a).4 (4) Subsection (2) does not apply if the defendant has a reasonable5 excuse.6 Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters7 mentioned in s (4) (see Criminal Code, s 58).8 (5) On being notified of a change under subsection (1), the chief police9 officer must apply to amend the firearm prohibition order under10 section 183X.11 Division 12A.5 Amendment of firearm prohibition12 orders13 183W Meaning of amend—pt 12A14 In this part:15 amend, a firearm prohibition order, means—16 (a) impose, amend or remove a condition on the order to enter or17 remain at prohibited premises; or18 (b) amend information in the order in relation to a change in a19 particular that relates to—20 (i) the residence of the person subject to the order; or21 (ii) any other premises owned, leased or occupied by the22 person.23

Section 14 page 24 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 183X Application for amendment of firearm prohibition order1 (1) The Magistrates Court may amend a firearm prohibition order2 (the original order) on application by—3 (a) the chief police officer; or4 (b) the person subject to the order.5 Note If a form is approved under the Court Procedures Act 2004, s 8 for an6 application, the form must be used.7 (2) An application for an amendment of an original order by the chief8 police officer may be made on the following grounds only:9 (a) a change in a particular that relates to the residence of the person10 subject to the order;11 (b) a change in a particular that relates to any other premises owned,12 leased or occupied by the person.13 (3) An application for an amendment by the person subject to an original14 order may only be made to impose or change a condition to enter or15 remain at prohibited premises.16 183Y Amendment of firearm prohibition order17 (1) If the Magistrates Court receives an application under section 183X,18 the registrar of the court must do the following:19 (a) set a return date for a hearing of the application, which is to be20 as soon as practicable after the day the application is filed;21 (b) as soon as practicable, give the applicant a timing notice for the22 hearing;23 (c) if the respondent is the chief police officer—personally serve on24 the respondent—25 (i) a copy of the application; and26 (ii) a copy of the timing notice.27

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (2) However, if the application is made by the chief police officer1 because section 183V (5) applies and the person subject to the order2 agrees, the court may amend the order on the basis of documents,3 without the chief police officer or the person subject to the firearm4 prohibition order appearing at a hearing.5 (3) If the applicant is the chief police officer, the chief police officer6 must, as soon as practicable after receiving the timing notice, ensure7 the following are personally served on the respondent:8 (a) a copy of the application;9 (b) a copy of the timing notice.10 (4) The court may amend a firearm prohibition order only if satisfied the11 order as amended could be made on application for a firearm12 prohibition order.13 (5) The chief police officer must ensure that a copy of the amended order14 is personally served on the respondent if the respondent is the person15 subject to the order and was not present when the court amended the16 order.17 Division 12A.6 Review of firearm prohibition orders18 183Z Application for review19 (1) The following people may apply to the Magistrates Court for review20 of a firearm prohibition order:21 (a) the chief police officer;22 (b) the person subject to the order, but only with the court’s leave;23 (c) any other person affected by the order, but only with the court’s24 leave.25 Note If a form is approved under the Court Procedures Act 2004, s 8 for an26 application, the form must be used.27

Section 14 page 26 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (2) On receiving an application to review a firearm prohibition order, the1 registrar of the court must do the following:2 (a) set a return date for a hearing of the application, which is to be3 as soon as practicable after the day the application is filed;4 (b) as soon as practicable, give the applicant a timing notice for the5 hearing;6 (c) if the respondent is the chief police officer—personally serve on7 the respondent—8 (i) a copy of the application; and9 (ii) a copy of the timing notice.10 (3) If the applicant is the chief police officer, the chief police officer11 must, as soon as practicable after receiving the timing notice, ensure12 the following are personally served on the respondent:13 (a) a copy of the application;14 (b) a copy of the timing notice.15 (4) If the court must give the applicant leave before hearing an16 application to review a firearm prohibition order, the registrar of the17 court must do the following:18 (a) set a return date for a hearing of the application for leave;19 (b) give the applicant a timing notice for the hearing.20 183ZA Application for leave to review21 (1) The Magistrates Court may give leave to a person subject to a firearm22 prohibition order to apply to the court for review of the order only in23 relation to any of the following:24 (a) an administrative defect or error in the order;25

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 27 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (b) a change in the circumstances of the person;1 Example2 a change in the person’s housing, employment, health or cultural and social3 needs4 (c) the effect of the order, including any conditions of the order or5 the exercise of powers under division 12A.10 (Enforcement),6 which limits the human rights of the person in a way that is not7 reasonable or justifiable.8 (2) The court may give leave to a person affected by the order to apply to9 the court for review of the order only in relation to the ground10 mentioned in subsection (1) (c).11 (3) The court may give leave under subsection (1) or (2) only if satisfied12 it is in the interests of justice to do so.13 (4) The court may hear the application to review the firearm prohibition14 order immediately following the giving of leave under this section.15 183ZB Determination of review of firearm prohibition order16 (1) On hearing an application under section 183Z to review a firearm17 prohibition order (the original order), the Magistrates Court must—18 (a) dismiss the application; or19 (b) make an order to:20 (i) confirm the original order; or21 (ii) revoke the original order; or22 (iii) vary the original order.23 (2) Before making an order confirming or revoking the original order, the24 court must consider the matters mentioned in section 183B.25 (3) The court may consider anything else it considers relevant on hearing26 the application.27

Section 14 page 28 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (4) The court may make an order confirming the original order only if1 satisfied—2 (a) it continues to be in the public interest for the original order to3 be in force; and4 (b) it is reasonable and justifiable in the circumstances for the5 original order to be in force.6 (5) The court may make an order revoking the original order only if no7 longer satisfied—8 (a) it continues to be in the public interest for the original order to9 be in force; and10 (b) it is reasonable and justifiable in the circumstances for the11 original order to be in force.12 (6) The court may make an order varying the original order only if13 satisfied the order as varied could be made on application for a14 firearm prohibition order.15 (7) The chief police officer must ensure that a copy of an order made16 under subsection (1) (b) is personally served on the person subject to17 the order if the person was not present when the court made the order.18 Division 12A.7 Revocation of firearm prohibition19 orders20 183ZC Application for revocation21 (1) The chief police officer must apply to the Magistrates Court for the22 revocation of a firearm prohibition order in relation to a person if the23 chief police officer no longer believes it is necessary for the person to24 be subject to the order.25 Note If a form is approved under the Court Procedures Act 2004, s 8 for an26 application, the form must be used.27

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 29 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (2) An application for revocation must be accompanied by a supporting1 affidavit.2 (3) On receiving an application from the chief police officer to revoke a3 firearm prohibition order, the registrar of the court must do the4 following:5 (a) set a return date for a hearing of the application, which is to be6 as soon as practicable after the day the application is filed;7 (b) as soon as practicable, give the applicant a timing notice for the8 hearing.9 (4) The chief police officer must, as soon as practicable after receiving10 the timing notice, ensure the following are personally served on the11 person subject to the firearm prohibition order:12 (a) a copy of the application;13 (b) a copy of the timing notice.14 183ZD Determination of application for revocation15 (1) On hearing an application under section 183ZC to revoke a firearm16 prohibition order (the original order), the Magistrates Court must—17 (a) dismiss the application; or18 (b) make an order to:19 (i) confirm the original order; or20 (ii) revoke the original order.21 (2) Before making an order confirming or revoking the original order, the22 court must consider the matters mentioned in section 183B.23 (3) The court may consider anything else it considers relevant on hearing24 the application.25

Section 14 page 30 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (4) The court may make an order confirming the original order only if1 satisfied—2 (a) it continues to be in the public interest for the original order to3 be in force; and4 (b) it is reasonable and justifiable in the circumstances for the5 original order to be in force.6 (5) The court may make an order revoking the original order only if no7 longer satisfied—8 (a) it continues to be in the public interest for the original order to9 be in force; and10 (b) it is reasonable and justifiable in the circumstances for the11 original order to be in force.12 (6) The chief police officer must ensure that a copy of an order made13 under subsection (1) (b) is personally served on the person subject to14 the order if the person was not present when the court made the order.15 183ZE Revocation by consent16 On application under section 183ZC, the Magistrates Court may17 revoke a firearm prohibition order with the consent of the parties to18 the proceeding—19 (a) whether or not the parties have attended, or any party has20 attended, before the court in relation to the application; and21 (b) whether or not any ground for making the order under22 section 183ZD has been made out; and23 (c) whether or not the court has considered the matters mentioned24 in section 183B.25

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 31 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Division 12A.8 Procedural matters1 Subdivision 12A.8.1 Hearings2 183ZF Hearings usually in public3 The hearing of an application for an order or decision under this part4 must be in public unless—5 (a) section 183ZG applies; or6 (b) the court makes an order under section 183ZH; or7 (c) section 183ZZP applies.8 183ZG Closed court for interim order hearings9 The hearing of an application for an interim order must take place in10 private and in the absence of—11 (a) the person in relation to whom the order is sought; and12 (b) the person’s representative; and13 (c) any other interested party.14 183ZH Closed court in special circumstances15 (1) This section applies if a court is hearing an application for an order or16 decision under this part, other than an application for an interim order.17 (2) If satisfied it is in the public interest or the interests of justice, the18 court may make an order—19 (a) permitting—20 (i) the hearing, or part of the hearing, to take place in private;21 and22 (ii) only stated people to be present at the hearing; or23

Section 14 page 32 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (b) prohibiting or restricting the publication of—1 (i) evidence given at, or received for, the hearing, whether in2 public or private; or3 (ii) a matter mentioned in a document filed in the court for the4 proceeding; or5 (c) prohibiting or restricting the disclosure to some or all of the6 parties to the proceeding of—7 (i) evidence given, or received, at the hearing, whether in8 public or private; or9 (ii) a matter mentioned in a document filed in the court for the10 proceeding.11 (3) A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with an12 order under this section.13 Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units, imprisonment for 1 year or14 both.15 (4) Subsection (3) does not apply if the defendant has a reasonable16 excuse.17 Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters18 mentioned in s (4) (see Criminal Code, s 58).19 Subdivision 12A.8.2 Service of documents20 183ZI Firearm prohibition order to be given to registrar21 If the Magistrates Court makes a firearm prohibition order, the chief22 police officer must give a copy of the order to the registrar.23 183ZJ Alternative service24 (1) This section applies if a document must be personally served on a25 person under this part.26

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 33 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (2) If personal service is not reasonably practicable, the Magistrates1 Court may order that the document be served in a way, stated in the2 order, that the court considers is likely to bring the document to the3 attention of the person.4 (3) If the court makes an order under subsection (2), the court may, in the5 order, provide that the document is taken to have been served—6 (a) on the happening of a stated event; or7 (b) at a stated time; or8 (c) at the end of a stated period.9 183ZK Dismissal of application for non-service10 The Magistrates Court may dismiss an application for a final order if11 satisfied—12 (a) the copies of the application, supporting affidavit, timing notice13 and, if relevant, interim order, cannot be served on the14 respondent in accordance with section 183D (2) or section 183E15 (3); and16 (b) no alternative way of service would be effective to serve the17 application on the respondent; and18 (c) the respondent has not intentionally avoided service.19 183ZL Affidavit of service of documents by police20 If a police officer serves a document on a person under this part, an21 affidavit of service by the officer may be sworn or affirmed before22 another police officer of, or above, the rank of sergeant.23 Note An affidavit may also be sworn or affirmed before a person mentioned in24 the Oaths and Affirmations Act 1984, s 11.25

Section 14 page 34 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Subdivision 12A.8.3 Non-attendance by party at proceeding1 183ZM Meaning of order—sdiv 12A.8.32 In this subdivision:3 order means—4 (a) a final order; or5 (b) an order amending a firearm prohibition order; or6 (c) an order varying a firearm prohibition order; or7 (d) an order revoking a firearm prohibition order; or8 (e) any other order arising from the review of a firearm prohibition9 order; or10 (f) a decision in relation to the giving of leave to a person to apply11 for the review of a firearm prohibition order.12 183ZN Applicant not present at return of application13 If the applicant is not present at the return of an application for an14 order before the Magistrates Court, the court must—15 (a) dismiss the application; or16 (b) adjourn the proceeding for the application.17 183ZO Respondent not present at return of application18 (1) This section applies to the return of an application for an order before19 the Magistrates Court if the respondent—20 (a) has been served with copies of the application, supporting21 affidavit (if relevant) and timing notice; and22 (b) is not present at the return.23

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 35 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (2) The court must—1 (a) decide the application in the respondent’s absence; or2 (b) adjourn the hearing.3 (3) If the court adjourns the hearing, the court must—4 (a) give a direction that the respondent appear before the court on5 the day the hearing is adjourned to; or6 (b) issue a summons requiring the respondent to appear before the7 court on the day the hearing is adjourned to.8 (4) This section does not prevent the court from making an order in the9 proceeding.10 183ZP Neither party present at return of application11 If neither party to an application for an order is present at the return12 of the application before the Magistrates Court, the court may order13 the proceeding be dismissed.14 Division 12A.9 Appeals15 183ZQ Appealable decisions and orders16 The following decisions or orders by the Magistrates Court under this17 part are appealable:18 (a) the making, amending, confirming, varying or revoking of a19 firearm prohibition order;20 (b) a refusal to make, amend, confirm, vary or revoke a firearm21 prohibition order;22 (c) a refusal to give leave to a person to apply for the review of a23 firearm prohibition order;24 (d) a decision about whether information is security sensitive25 information.26

Section 14 page 36 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 183ZR Appeals to Supreme Court1 (1) A person may appeal to the Supreme Court against a decision or order2 mentioned in section 183ZQ if the person was a party to the3 proceeding in which the decision was made.4 (2) The person must file a notice of appeal with the court not later than5 28 days after—6 (a) if the original decision or order was the making, amending or7 varying of a final order and the person the subject of the order8 was not present when the final order was made, amended or9 varied—the day the final order, amendment or variation is10 served on the person; or11 (b) in any other case—the date of the original decision or order.12 (3) However, the court may allow a person to file a notice of appeal after13 the period mentioned in subsection (2) if satisfied it is appropriate.14 183ZS Evidence on appeal15 In an appeal, the Supreme Court must consider the evidence given in16 the proceeding from which the appeal arose, and has power to draw17 inferences of fact and, in its discretion, to receive further evidence.18 183ZT Powers of Supreme Court on appeal19 On an appeal, the Supreme Court may—20 (a) confirm, reverse or vary the original decision or order; or21 (b) make the decision or order that, in the circumstances, it22 considers appropriate, or refuse to make an order; or23 (c) set aside the original decision or order, completely or partly, and24 remit the proceedings to the Magistrates Court for further25 hearing, subject to the directions the Supreme Court considers26 appropriate.27

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 37 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 183ZU Effect of filing appeal1 The filing of an appeal against the following does not affect the2 operation of the original decision or order to which the appeal relates:3 (a) the making, amending or varying of a firearm prohibition order;4 (b) a decision about whether information is security sensitive5 information.6 Division 12A.10 Enforcement7 Subdivision 12A.10.1 General8 183ZV Disapplication of pt 149 Part 14 (Enforcement) does not apply to this division, unless10 otherwise stated.11 Subdivision 12A.10.2 Powers of police officers12 183ZW Requirements before certain powers can be exercised13 (1) This section applies to the exercise of any of the following powers by14 a police officer in relation to a person subject to a firearm prohibition15 order:16 (a) searching the person under section 183ZX;17 (b) entering premises without a warrant under section 183ZY;18 (c) entering premises without a warrant under section 183ZZ.19 (2) The police officer must not exercise the power unless satisfied20 exercising the power is reasonably required to determine that the21 person has acquired, possesses or is using a firearm or firearm-related22 item in contravention of the firearm prohibition order.23

Section 14 page 38 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (3) For subsection (2), the police officer must take the following into1 account:2 (a) whether the officer has credible information that suggests the3 person has acquired, possesses or is using a firearm or4 firearm-related item;5 (b) if exercising a power of entry between 9 pm and 6 am into6 premises that are the residence of the person—whether—7 (i) it is necessary to enter the premises at that time; and8 (ii) it is impractical to enter the premises at another time; and9 (iii) another person, including a child, is likely to be present at10 the premises at that time;11 (c) the effect on another person likely to be present during the12 exercise of the power;13 (d) the importance of the person’s privacy and the privacy of any14 other person who may be affected by the exercise of the power;15 (e) the person’s circumstances, to the extent they are known to the16 officer;17 Example18 the person’s housing, employment, health, cultural and social needs19 (f) how often and recently a power mentioned in subsection (1) has20 been used in relation to the person.21 (4) For subsection (2), the police officer may take any other matter into22 account, including the following:23 (a) the person’s criminal history;24 (b) the person’s behaviour;25 (c) the other people with whom the person associates.26

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 39 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (5) The police officer is not required to consider the matter mentioned in1 subsection (3) (f) if—2 (a) the power is intended to be exercised because of unplanned and3 urgent circumstances; and4 (b) it is unreasonable for the officer to obtain the information5 required to take the matter into account.6 183ZX Power to search person and seize things7 (1) A police officer may conduct a frisk search or an ordinary search of8 a person subject to a firearm prohibition order.9 (2) The police officer who conducts the search may stop and detain the10 person being searched for as long as is reasonably necessary to11 conduct the search.12 (3) If practicable, a search must be carried out by a police officer of the13 same sex as the person being searched.14 (4) The police officer who conducts the search must tell the person about15 the search and the reasons for the search.16 (5) The police officer who conducts the search may seize any firearm or17 firearm-related item—18 (a) found on the person or in any thing in the person’s possession;19 or20 (b) that the person has acquired, possesses or is using.21 (6) The police officer may also seize any other thing found on the person22 or in any thing in the person’s possession if satisfied on reasonable23 grounds—24 (a) the thing is connected with an offence against this Act or a25 serious offence; and26

Section 14 page 40 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (b) the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing from being—1 (i) concealed, lost or destroyed; or2 (ii) used to commit, continue or repeat the offence.3 (7) In this section:4 frisk search means—5 (a) a search of a person conducted by quickly running the hands6 over the person’s outer garments; and7 (b) an examination of anything worn or carried by the person that is8 conveniently and voluntarily removed by the person.9 ordinary search means a search of a person or of the person’s10 personal property that may include—11 (a) requiring the person to remove their overcoat, coat or jacket and12 any gloves, shoes, socks or hat; and13 (b) an examination of those items or personal property.14 personal property, of a person, means things carried by the person or15 things apparently in the immediate control of the person, but does not16 include clothing being worn by the person.17 183ZY Power to enter and search certain premises and seize18 things without warrant19 (1) This section applies in relation to a person subject to a firearm20 prohibition order.21 (2) A police officer may, at any time, enter the following premises:22 (a) any residence, of the person, mentioned in the order;23 (b) if the person is subject to a final order—any other premises24 owned, leased or occupied, by the person, mentioned in the25 order;26

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 41 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (c) a vehicle, vessel or aircraft of which the person is in charge or is1 a passenger, wherever the vehicle, vessel or aircraft is located.2 (3) On entering the premises, the police officer may:3 (a) search the premises; and4 (b) seize any firearm or firearm-related item found at the premises;5 and6 (c) for premises mentioned in subsection (2) (c)—stop and detain7 the vehicle, vessel or aircraft for as long as is reasonably8 necessary to conduct the search and any seizure.9 (4) The police officer may also seize any other thing at the premises if10 satisfied on reasonable grounds—11 (a) the thing is connected with an offence against this Act; and12 (b) the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing from being—13 (i) concealed, lost or destroyed; or14 (ii) used to commit, continue or repeat the offence.15 (5) The police officer may use the force that is reasonably necessary to16 exercise the powers under this section.17 183ZZ Power to enter and search other premises and seize18 things without warrant19 (1) This section applies in relation to a person subject to a firearm20 prohibition order.21 (2) A police officer may, at any time, enter premises not mentioned in22 section 183ZY (2) if the officer believes on reasonable grounds the23 exercise of the power is necessary to prevent the person—24 (a) concealing, losing or destroying a thing connected with an25 offence against this Act; or26

Section 14 page 42 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (b) committing, continuing or repeating the commission of an1 offence against this Act.2 Note The police officer must also consider that the exercise of power is3 reasonably required to determine that the person has acquired, possesses4 or is using a firearm or firearm-related item in contravention of a firearm5 prohibition order to which the person is subject (see s 183ZW).6 (3) The police officer who enters premises under subsection (2) may7 search the premises and seize any firearm or firearm-related item8 found at the premises.9 (4) The police officer may also seize any other thing found at the10 premises if satisfied on reasonable grounds—11 (a) the thing is connected with an offence against this Act; and12 (b) the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing from being—13 (i) concealed, lost or destroyed; or14 (ii) used to commit, continue or repeat the offence.15 (5) The police officer may use the force that is reasonably necessary to16 exercise the powers under this section.17 183ZZA Notification of intended exercise of power for certain18 powers19 (1) This section applies if a police officer intends to exercise a power20 under section 183ZY or section 183ZZ.21 (2) Before entering premises, or as soon as possible after entering22 premises, a police officer must tell the person subject to the firearm23 prohibition order and any other person present at the premises—24 (a) that the officer intends to carry out a search of the premises; and25 (b) how long the search is intended to take; and26 (c) the reason for exercising the power; and27

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 43 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (d) the provisions of this Act under which the officer is exercising1 the power.2 (3) The police officer must ensure the matters mentioned in3 subsection (2) are communicated in a way that the officer believes the4 person and any other person present is likely to understand.5 (4) If the person is not present at the premises at the time the police6 officer intends to enter the premises, the officer must take reasonable7 steps to tell the person of the entry and search and the matters8 mentioned in subsection (2) as soon as possible after exercising the9 power.10 Subdivision 12A.10.3 Warrants11 183ZZB Warrant required for entry to other premises12 (1) A police officer may apply to a magistrate for a warrant to enter13 premises not mentioned in section 183ZY (2).14 (2) The application must be sworn and state the grounds on which the15 warrant is sought.16 (3) The magistrate may refuse to consider the application until the police17 officer gives the magistrate all the information the magistrate requires18 about the application in the way the magistrate requires.19 (4) The magistrate may issue a warrant only if satisfied it is reasonably20 required to determine if a person subject to a firearm prohibition order21 has acquired, possesses or is using a firearm or firearm-related item22 in contravention of the order.23 (5) The magistrate must take the following into account in considering24 whether the issue of the warrant is reasonably required:25 (a) there is credible information that suggests the person has26 acquired, possesses or is using a firearm or firearm-related item;27

Section 14 page 44 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (b) if the police officer is applying for a warrant to enter premises1 that are the residence of another person between 9 pm and 62 am—whether—3 (i) it is necessary to execute the warrant at that time; and4 (ii) it is impractical to execute the warrant at another time; and5 (iii) someone else, including a child, is likely to be present at6 the premises at that time;7 (c) the effect on another person likely to be present during the8 execution of the warrant;9 (d) the importance of the person’s privacy and the privacy of any10 other person who may be affected by the execution of the11 warrant;12 (e) the person’s circumstances, to the extent they are known to the13 magistrate;14 Example15 the person’s housing, employment, health, cultural and social needs16 (f) how often and recently a power mentioned in this division has17 been used in relation to the person.18 (6) The magistrate may take any other matter into account when19 considering whether the issue of the warrant is reasonably required,20 including the following:21 (a) the person’s criminal history;22 (b) the person’s behaviour;23 (c) the other people with whom the person associates.24 (7) The warrant must state—25 (a) that a police officer may, with any necessary assistance and26 force, enter stated premises and exercise the officer’s powers27 under this division; and28

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 45 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (b) the reason for which the warrant is issued; and1 (c) the things that may be seized under the warrant; and2 (d) the hours when the premises may be entered; and3 (e) the date, within 7 days after the day of the warrant’s issue, the4 warrant ends.5 183ZZC Application for warrant in urgent or special6 circumstances7 (1) A police officer may apply to a magistrate for a warrant to enter8 premises not mentioned in section 183ZY (2) by telephone, fax or9 other electronic means if the officer considers it necessary because10 of—11 (a) urgent circumstances; or12 (b) other special circumstances.13 (2) The application must state the grounds on which the warrant is14 sought.15 (3) The police officer may apply for the warrant before the application is16 sworn.17 (4) If the magistrate issues the warrant, the magistrate must, if18 practicable, immediately provide a written copy to the police officer.19 (5) If it is not practicable to provide a written copy of the warrant to the20 police officer—21 (a) the magistrate must tell the officer—22 (i) the date and time the warrant was issued; and23 (ii) the warrant’s terms; and24

Section 14 page 46 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (b) the officer must complete a form of warrant (the warrant form)1 and write on it—2 (i) the magistrate’s name; and3 (ii) the date and time the magistrate issued the warrant; and4 (iii) the warrant’s terms.5 (6) The written copy of the warrant, or the warrant form properly6 completed by the police officer, authorises the entry and exercise of7 the officer’s powers under the warrant.8 (7) The police officer must, at the first reasonable opportunity, send to9 the magistrate—10 (a) the sworn application; and11 (b) if the officer completed a warrant form—the completed warrant12 form.13 (8) On receiving the documents, the magistrate must attach them to the14 warrant.15 (9) A court must find that a power exercised by a police officer was not16 authorised by a warrant under this section if—17 (a) the question arises in a proceeding in the court whether the18 exercise of power was authorised by a warrant; and19 (b) the warrant is not produced in evidence; and20 (c) it is not proved that the exercise of power was authorised by a21 warrant under this section.22 183ZZD Requirements in executing warrant23 Division 14.3, other than section 211 and section 212, applies in24 relation to the execution of a warrant issued under section 183ZZB or25 section 183ZZC as if the warrant were issued under section 211 or26 section 212.27

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 47 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 183ZZE Execution of warrant at premises1 (1) A police officer who enters premises in accordance with a warrant2 issued under section 183ZZB or section 183ZZC may search the3 premises and seize any firearm or firearm-related item found at the4 premises.5 (2) The police officer may also seize any other thing found at the6 premises if satisfied on reasonable grounds—7 (a) the thing is connected with an offence against this Act; and8 (b) the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing from being—9 (i) concealed, lost or destroyed; or10 (ii) used to commit, continue or repeat the offence.11 Subdivision 12A.10.4 Seizure of things12 183ZZF Seizure of things13 (1) A police officer who seizes a thing under this division may—14 (a) remove the thing from the premises where it was seized15 (the place of seizure) to another place; or16 (b) leave the thing at the place of seizure but restrict access to it.17 (2) A person commits an offence if—18 (a) the person interferes with a seized thing, or anything containing19 a seized thing, to which access has been restricted under20 subsection (1); and21 (b) the person knows access to the seized thing has been restricted;22 and23 (c) the person does not have a police officer’s approval to interfere24 with the thing.25 Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.26

Section 14 page 48 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (3) Strict liability applies to subsection (2) (a).1 183ZZG Receipt for things seized2 (1) As soon as practicable after a police officer seizes a thing under this3 division, the officer must give a receipt for it to the person from whom4 it was seized.5 (2) If, for any reason, it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1),6 the police officer must leave the receipt, secured conspicuously, at the7 premises where it was seized (the place of seizure).8 (3) The receipt must include the following:9 (a) a description of the thing seized;10 (b) an explanation of why the thing was seized;11 (c) the police officer’s name and information about how to contact12 the officer;13 (d) if the thing is removed from the place of seizure—the address of14 the place to which the thing is removed;15 (e) if a police officer has restricted access to the thing under16 section 183ZZF (1) (b)—that it is an offence under17 section 183ZZF (2) to interfere with the thing without a police18 officer’s approval.19 183ZZH Access to things seized20 A person who would, apart from the seizure, be entitled to inspect a21 thing seized under this division may—22 (a) inspect it; and23 (b) if it is a document—take extracts from it or make copies of it.24

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 49 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 183ZZI Securing things1 (1) A police officer may, in exercising a power under this division, secure2 any thing if satisfied on reasonable grounds—3 (a) the thing is connected with a serious offence; and4 (b) securing the thing is necessary to prevent the thing from being—5 (i) concealed, lost or destroyed; or6 (ii) used to commit, continue or repeat the offence.7 (2) The police officer may apply to a magistrate for an order to seize the8 secured thing.9 (3) The magistrate may make the order only if satisfied on reasonable10 grounds the thing is evidence connected with the commission of a11 serious offence.12 (4) A secured thing that is seized under an order mentioned in13 subsection (3) is only admissible as evidence in a proceeding for an14 offence with leave of the court.15 (5) In deciding whether to give leave, the court must consider whether16 the exercise of the power was lawful.17 183ZZJ Return or forfeiture of things seized18 (1) A thing seized under this division must be returned to its owner, or19 reasonable compensation must be paid by the Territory to the owner20 for the loss of the thing, if a prosecution for an offence relating to the21 thing is not started within 1 year after the day the thing is seized.22 (2) If a prosecution for an offence relating to a thing seized under this23 division is started within 1 year after the day the thing is seized, and24 the prosecution is not successful, the thing must be returned to its25 owner.26

Section 14 page 50 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (3) A thing seized under this division is forfeited to the Territory if there1 is no requirement under this section—2 (a) to return the thing to the person from whom it was seized; or3 (b) to pay compensation for the thing.4 (4) A thing forfeited to the Territory may be destroyed or otherwise5 disposed of as the registrar directs.6 (5) This section does not apply if the thing seized under this division is a7 firearm or firearm-related item and the owner of the firearm or8 firearm-related item is subject to a firearm prohibition order.9 Subdivision 12A.10.5 Miscellaneous10 183ZZK Written reasons required after exercising certain powers11 (1) This section applies if a police officer exercises any of the following12 powers:13 (a) searching a person under section 183ZX;14 (b) entering premises without a warrant under section 183ZY;15 (c) entering premises without a warrant under section 183ZZ.16 (2) As soon as practicable after exercising the power, the police officer17 must record, in writing—18 (a) their reasons for deciding the exercise of the power was19 reasonably required to determine that the person has acquired,20 possesses or is using a firearm or firearm-related item; and21 (b) the particular matters stated in section 183ZW (3) or (4) that the22 officer took into account when making their decision; and23 (c) for the power mentioned in subsection (1) (c)—the particular24 grounds stated in section 183ZZ (2).25

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 51 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Division 12A.11 Destruction or disposal of1 surrendered or seized firearms or2 firearm-related items3 183ZZL Destruction or disposal of surrendered or seized firearms4 or firearm-related items5 (1) This section applies in relation to a firearm or firearm-related item6 surrendered or seized by a police officer under this part.7 (2) A police officer or the owner of the firearm or firearm-related item8 may apply to a court for an order that the firearm or firearm-related9 item is—10 (a) forfeited to the Territory; or11 (b) returned to the owner; or12 (c) destroyed; or13 (d) otherwise disposed of.14 (3) The court may make the order it considers appropriate.15 (4) However, the owner of the firearm or firearm-related item may not16 bring an application under subsection (2) if the firearm or17 firearm-related item was not possessed lawfully by the owner prior to18 the surrender or seizure.19 (5) This section is subject to section 183ZZJ (Return or forfeiture of20 things seized).21

Section 14 page 52 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Division 12A.12 Annual reporting and ombudsman1 oversight2 183ZZM Report to Minister3 (1) The chief police officer must, as soon as practicable after the end of4 each calendar year, give a written report to the Minister setting out5 the following in relation to the year:6 (a) the number of applications made for a firearm prohibition order;7 (b) the number of firearm prohibition orders made;8 (c) demographic information in relation to each person subject to a9 firearm prohibition order, but only if the information is not10 information that identifies a person subject to a firearm11 prohibition order;12 (d) the number of times a power under division 12A.1013 (Enforcement) was exercised and the number of times each14 power was exercised;15 (e) the number of firearms and firearm-related items seized during16 the exercise of a power under division 12A.10;17 (f) the number of charges laid for offences against this Act18 connected with searches conducted under division 12A.10;19 (g) the number of charges laid for any other offences connected with20 searches conducted under division 12A.10;21 (h) the number of times a person was found guilty of an offence22 against this part.23 (2) The Minister must present the report to the Legislative Assembly as24 soon as practicable after the report is given to the Minister.25

Section 14 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 53 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 183ZZN Report to ombudsman1 The chief police officer must, as soon as practicable after the end of2 each calendar year, give a written report to the ombudsman setting3 out the following in relation to the year:4 (a) the number of firearm prohibition orders made;5 (b) the number of times a power under division 12A.106 (Enforcement) was exercised and the number of times each7 power was exercised;8 (c) the kinds of things seized during the exercise of a power under9 division 12A.10;10 (d) the number of firearms and firearm-related items seized during11 the exercise of a power under division 12A.10;12 (e) the number of charges laid for offences against this Act13 connected with searches conducted under division 12A.10;14 (f) the number of charges laid for any other offences connected with15 searches conducted under division 12A.10.16 183ZZO Chief police officer to give application and firearm17 prohibition order to ombudsman18 (1) The chief police officer must, each time a firearm prohibition order is19 made, give the ombudsman—20 (a) a copy of the application for the order; and21 (b) a copy of the order.22 (2) The copies of the application and order must be given to the23 ombudsman within 7 days after the day the order is made.24

Section 14 page 54 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Division 12A.13 Miscellaneous1 183ZZP Court must decide whether information is security2 sensitive information3 (1) The chief police officer must apply to the Magistrates Court for a4 decision about whether information is security sensitive information5 if the chief police officer—6 (a) intends to use the information in a proceeding under this part7 (a proposed proceeding); and8 (b) believes on reasonable grounds the information is security9 sensitive information.10 Note If a form is approved under the Court Procedures Act 2004, s 8 for11 an application, the form must be used.12 (2) An application need not be served on anyone (including the person to13 whom the proposed proceeding relates) unless the court otherwise14 orders.15 (3) On application, the court must decide whether the information is16 security sensitive information.17 (4) Unless the chief police officer otherwise agrees, an application must18 be heard in closed court and in the absence of—19 (a) the person to whom the proposed proceeding relates; or20 (b) the person’s representative; or21 (c) any other interested party.22 (5) If the court decides that all or part of the information is security23 sensitive information, the court must ensure the security sensitive24 information is not disclosed in any reasons for the decision.25

Section 15 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 55 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (6) If security sensitive information is to be used in the proposed1 proceeding, the court must decide—2 (a) whether the information is to be disclosed to—3 (i) the person to whom the proposed proceeding relates or4 their representative; or5 (ii) any other interested party; and6 (b) if the information is to be disclosed—whether the information is7 disclosed as a summary of the information.8 183ZZQ Delegation by chief police officer9 The chief police officer may delegate a function under this part to a10 deputy chief police officer.11 183ZZR Review of pt 12A12 (1) The Minister must, as soon as practicable after the end of this part’s13 3rd year of operation, review the following:14 (a) the operation of this part;15 (b) whether or not this part is operating in a way that is consistent16 with human rights.17 (2) The Minister must present a report of the review to the Legislative18 Assembly within 12 months after the day the review is started.19 (3) This section expires 5 years after the day it commences.20 15 Destruction or disposal of seized or surrendered firearms21 New section 262 (6A)22 insert23 (6A) This section does not apply in relation to part 12A (Firearm24 prohibition orders).25

Section 16 page 56 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 16 Dictionary, definition of acquire, paragraph (a)1 substitute2 (a) a firearm or ammunition, for this Act (other than part 12A3 (Firearm prohibition orders))—see section 8; and4 17 Dictionary, new definitions5 insert6 amend, a firearm prohibition order, for part 12A (Firearm prohibition7 orders)—see section 183W.8 final order, for part 12A (Firearm prohibition orders)—see9 section 183A.10 firearm prohibition order, for part 12A (Firearm prohibition11 orders)—see section 183A.12 firearm-related item means any of the following:13 (a) a firearm part;14 (b) ammunition;15 (c) a suppressor;16 (d) any other item prescribed by regulation.17 interim order, for part 12A (Firearm prohibition orders)—see18 section 183A.19 law enforcement agency means each of the following:20 (a) the Australian Federal Police;21 (b) the police service or force of a State, another Territory or a22 foreign country;23 (c) the Department of Home Affairs (Cwlth);24 (d) the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission;25

Section 17 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 57 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (e) the New South Wales Independent Commission Against1 Corruption or a similar entity established under the law of2 another State;3 (f) the New South Wales Crime Commission or a similar entity4 established under the law of another State;5 (g) an entity prescribed by regulation.6 Note State includes the Northern Territory (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).7 order, for subdivision 12A.8.3 (Non-attendance by party at8 proceeding)—see section 183ZM.9 present, in relation to a proceeding in the Magistrates Court, means10 appears in person or is represented by another person in the11 proceeding.12 prohibited premises, for part 12A (Firearm prohibition orders)—see13 section 183A.14 relative, for part 12A (Firearm prohibition orders)—see the Family15 Violence Act 2016, section 11.16 residence, of a person, for part 12A (Firearm prohibition orders)—17 see section 183A.18 return date, for an application, for part 12A (Firearm prohibition19 orders)—see section 183A.20 security sensitive information means information held by a law21 enforcement agency that relates to actual or suspected criminal22 activity (whether in the ACT or elsewhere), the disclosure of which23 could reasonably be expected to—24 (a) prejudice a criminal investigation; or25 (b) enable the discovery of the existence or identity of a confidential26 source of information relevant to law enforcement; or27 (c) endanger a person’s life or physical safety.28

Section 17 page 58 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au serious offence, for part 12A (Firearm prohibition orders)—see1 section 183A.2 timing notice, for a hearing of an application under part 12A (Firearm3 prohibition orders)—see section 183A.4 vary, a firearm prohibition order, for part 12A (Firearm prohibition5 orders)—see section 183A.6

Consequential amendments Schedule 1 Court Procedures Act 2004 Part 1.1 Amendment [1.1] Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 59 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Schedule 1 Consequential amendments1 (see s 3)2 Part 1.1 Court Procedures Act 20043 [1.1] New section 41 (2) (da)4 insert5 (da) the following sections of the Firearms Act 1996:6 (i) section 183ZG (Closed court for interim order hearings);7 (ii) section 183ZH (Closed court in special circumstances);8 (iii) section 183ZZP (Court must decide whether information9 is security sensitive information); and10 Part 1.2 Magistrates Court Act 193011 [1.2] New section 256 (aa)12 insert13 (aa) a proceeding under the Firearms Act 1996, part 12A (Firearm14 prohibition orders); or15 Part 1.3 Ombudsman Act 198916 [1.3] New section 4C (g)17 insert18 (g) to monitor compliance with the Firearms Act 1996,19 division 12A.10 (Enforcement) by the chief police officer and20 other officers in exercising functions under that division.21

Schedule 1 Consequential amendments Part 1.3 Ombudsman Act 1989 Amendment [1.4] page 60 Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au [1.4] New division 2.2AA1 before division 2.2A, insert2 Division 2.2AA Monitoring police compliance with3 Firearms Act 19964 17CA Police to give ombudsman reasonable assistance5 The chief police officer and other officers exercising functions under6 the Firearms Act 1996, division 12A.10 (Enforcement) must give the7 ombudsman any assistance that the ombudsman reasonably requires8 to exercise the ombudsman’s functions in relation to that division.9 17CB Power to enter police premises10 (1) The ombudsman or a police officer may, after notifying the chief11 police officer of the intended entry, enter, at any time, any premises12 occupied by the Australian Federal Police where the ombudsman13 reasonably believes there are documents that are relevant to the14 ombudsman’s functions in relation to the Firearms Act 1996,15 division 12A.10 (Enforcement).16 (2) The ombudsman or a police officer may inspect or copy any17 document found at any premises entered under this section and do18 anything that is necessary or convenient to do to enable an inspection19 to be carried out under this section.20 [1.5] New section 20B21 insert22 20B Reports on police compliance with Firearms Act 199623 (1) The ombudsman may, at any time, give the Minister administering24 the Firearms Act 1996 a written report on—25 (a) the results of any inspections carried out under section 17CB26 (Power to enter police premises); and27

Consequential amendments Schedule 1 Ombudsman Act 1989 Part 1.3 Amendment [1.5] Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 page 61 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (b) compliance with the Firearms Act 1996, division 12A.101 (Enforcement) in the period to which the report relates by the2 chief police officer and other officers and people assisting in3 exercising functions under that division.4 (2) If the Minister administering the Firearms Act 1996 asks the5 ombudsman for a report under this section, the ombudsman must give6 the Minister the report as soon as practicable after receiving the7 request.8 (3) The ombudsman must give a copy of a report under this section to the9 chief police officer.10 Endnotes 1 Presentation speech Presentation speech made in the Legislative Assembly on 24 February 2026. 2 Notification Notified under the Legislation Act on 2026. 3 Republications of amended laws For the latest republication of amended laws, see www.legislation.act.gov.au. © Australian Capital Territory 2026