Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Bill
About this bill
The single broad policy implemented by the amendments in this omnibus bill is to improve public safety by preventing people whose behaviour and actions represent a high risk of violence, or reflect an underlying risk of violence, from being able to access firearms or restricted weapons.
Current status
Passed third reading 09 August 2022, awaiting Royal Assent
Member of Parliament responsible
Bill type
Government bill
All data
| Bill type | Government bill |
|---|---|
| Parliament | 53 |
| Ref | 106-2 |
| Introduced | 15 December 2021 |
| First reading | 9 February 2022 |
| Select Committee | Justice Committee |
| Public submissions due | 29 March 2022 |
| Select Committee report back | 29 July 2022 |
| Second reading | 4 August 2022 |
| Committee of the whole House | 9 August 2022 |
| Third reading | 9 August 2022 |
| Divided | No |
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