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.

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2025 firearms law changes 

Overview of the amendments to the Arms Act during 2025.

2024 firearms law changes

Overview of the Arms Amendment Regulations 2024, which came into force on 28 June 2024.

2023 firearms law changes

Overview of the Arms Amendment Regulations 2023, which came into force on 24 June 2023.

2022 firearms law changes

Overview of legislation changes enacted to enhance public safety and improve the arms regulatory system in 2022.

2021 firearms law changes

Overview of the 2021 amendments to the Arms Act.

2020 firearms law changes

Overview of the 2020 amendments to the Arms Act.

2019 firearms law changes

Overview of the 2019 amendments to the Arms Act.

 

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