Arms (Firearms Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill

About this bill

This bill amends the Arms Act 1983 by providing new powers for Police to make sure the most dangerous gang members don't have firearms, while not putting unnecessary restrictions on legal gun owners.

Current status

Defeated at first reading on 05 September 2018

Member of Parliament responsible
Bill type

Member's bill



All data
Bill type Member's bill
Parliament 52
Ref 58-1
Introduced 3 May 2018
Defeated 5 September 2018
Defeated at reading 1
Divided No

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