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Weapons Act 1990
sec.141ZQEffect of firearm prohibition orders not stayed by appeal
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### sec.141ZQ Effect of firearm prohibition orders not stayed by appeal
The start of an appeal does not—
affect the operation of a firearm prohibition order; or
prevent the taking of action in relation to a firearm prohibition order.
However, the appellate court may order the suspension of the operation of the firearm prohibition order or stay any proceeding under the order if satisfied it would be appropriate to do so having regard to—
the likely impact of the suspension or stay on the protection of public safety or security; and
any other matter the appellate court considers relevant.
s 141ZQ ins 2024 No. 45 s 73
(sec.141ZQ-ssec.1) The start of an appeal does not— affect the operation of a firearm prohibition order; or prevent the taking of action in relation to a firearm prohibition order.
(sec.141ZQ-ssec.2) However, the appellate court may order the suspension of the operation of the firearm prohibition order or stay any proceeding under the order if satisfied it would be appropriate to do so having regard to— the likely impact of the suspension or stay on the protection of public safety or security; and any other matter the appellate court considers relevant.
- (a) affect the operation of a firearm prohibition order; or
- (b) prevent the taking of action in relation to a firearm prohibition order.
- (a) the likely impact of the suspension or stay on the protection of public safety or security; and
- (b) any other matter the appellate court considers relevant.