Other recent firearms law changes

Firearms laws have undergone significant changes since 2019, including amendments to both the Arms Act 1983 and the Arms Regulations 1992.

This page gives an overview of the amendments to the Arms Act during 2025.

This page gives an overview of the Arms Amendment Regulations 2024, which came into force on 28 June 2024.

This page gives an overview of the Arms Amendment Regulations 2023, which came into force on 24 June 2023.

This page gives an overview of legislation changes enacted to enhance public safety and improve the arms regulatory system in 2022.

This page gives an overview of the 2021 amendments to the Arms Act.

This page gives an overview of the 2020 amendments to the Arms Act.

This page gives an overview of the 2019 amendments to the Arms Act.

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