Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(a) a document of the following type that shows the applicant's residential address:
(i) a rates assessment notice given to the applicant in accordance with section 14 of the Rates and Land Tax Act 1926 that is dated no earlier than 6 months before the date of the application;
(ii) a telephone bill or account that is dated no earlier than 6 months before the date of the application;
(iii) an electricity account that is dated no earlier than 6 months before the date of the application;
(iv) a current lease agreement that is dated no earlier than 12 months before the date of the application;
(v) a statement from a financial institution that is dated no earlier than 6 months before the date of the application;
(b) in relation to an applicant for the renewal of a category A, category B or category H licence where—
(i) the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is for sport or target shooting; and
(ii) the application does not carry the stamp of an approved club signed by the club's senior instructor;
a document signed by an approved club's senior instructor confirming that the applicant is a current financial member of the club;
(c) in relation to an applicant for a category A or category B licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is recreational hunting or vermin control on specified rural land—
(i) the written authority of the owner or occupier of the land to hunt or to control vermin on the land;
(ii) the name and address of the owner or occupier of the land;
(iii) the contact telephone number of the owner or occupier;
(iv) the name (if any), location and size of the land;
(v) what the applicant is allowed to hunt or control; and
(vi) dates on which the applicant has permission to hunt or control;
(d) in relation to an application for a category A or category B licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is recreational hunting or vermin control on land within a reserved area—an original permit or licence to shoot within the area, or a certified copy of that permit or licence;
(e) in relation to an applicant for a category A or category B licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is primary production—
(i) the name (if any), location and size of the land the applicant uses for primary production;
(ii) documentation that demonstrates that—
(A) the applicant's occupation is the business of a primary producer; or
(B) the applicant is the owner, lessee or manager of land used for primary production; and
(iii) a statement signed by the applicant to the effect that he or she intends to use the firearm solely in connection with farming or grazing activities;
(f) in relation to a category C licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is primary production—
(i) a signed statement by the applicant to the effect that—
(A) the applicant has a genuine occupational need to use a category C firearm by reason of his or her occupation related to primary production;
(B) the occupational need cannot be satisfied by the use of a firearm that is not prohibited; and
(C) the applicant will not use the firearm to which the application relates except in connection with primary production; and
(ii) particulars or relevant documents (if any) that support the statements in sub-subparagraphs (i) (A) and (B);
(g) in relation to an applicant for a category C or category D licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is vertebrate pest animal control—
(i) a statement signed by the applicant to the effect that—
(A) the applicant has a genuine occupational need to use a category C or category D firearm for the purposes of vertebrate pest animal control;
(B) the occupational need cannot be satisfied by the use of a firearm that is not prohibited; and
(C) the applicant will not use the firearm to which the application relates except in connection with primary production or the genuine occupational need or for the purpose of protecting the environment from the affects of vertebrate pest animals; and
(ii) particulars or relevant documents (if any) that support the statements in sub-subparagraphs (i) (A) and (B);
(h) in relation to an applicant for a category H licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is business—
(i) a statement signed by the applicant to the effect that—
(A) in the ordinary course of the applicant's business the applicant receives, carries or escorts not less than the prescribed value of money or valuables at not less than the prescribed frequency;
(B) the applicant intends to continue carrying on the business for the next 12 months; and
(C) the applicant has passed an examination in the safe handling and use of a category H firearm conducted by an authorised instructor; and
(ii) particulars or relevant documents (if any) supporting the applicant's statements;
(j) in relation to an initial application for a category H licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is employment by a security business—a certificate from the person in charge of a security business stating—
(i) that the applicant is employed, or is to be employed, by the business and will be required to possess a category H firearm in the course of that employment;
(ii) whether the applicant will be required to wear a uniform or not; and
(iii) whether the applicant will be required to carry the firearm concealed or whether it will be visible to the public;
(k) in relation to an application for the renewal of a category H licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is employment by a security business—
(i) a certificate from a person in charge of a security business that employs the applicant stating that the particulars provided in relation to the initial application for the licence are still correct or, if they are not, how they have changed; and
(ii) a document that establishes that the applicant has passed an examination in the safe handling and use of a category H firearm conducted by an authorised instructor within the period of 90 days immediately prior to the date of the application;
(m) in relation to an initial application for a category A or category B licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is employment by other than a security business—
(i) the name of the employer and a description of the business of the employer; and
(ii) a statement signed by or on behalf of the employer to the effect that—
(A) the employer employs or intends to employ the applicant; and
(B) the applicant will be required to use or possess a category A or category B firearm in the course of that employment;
(n) in relation to an application for the renewal of a category A or category B licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is employment by other than a security business—a certificate from the applicant's employer stating that the particulars provided in relation to the initial application are still correct or, if they are not, how they have changed;
(o) in relation to an applicant for a category C licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is employment (other than by a security business) or occupational requirements relating to rural purposes—
(i) a statement signed by the applicant to the effect that—
(A) the applicant has a genuine occupational need to use a category C firearm that, if relevant, relates to rural purposes;
(B) the need cannot be satisfied by using a firearm that is not prohibited; and
(C) the firearm will be used solely in connection with the applicant's occupation; and
(ii) particulars or documents (if any) supporting sub-subparagraphs (i) (A) and (B);
(p) in relation to an initial application for a category A or category B licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is occupational requirements relating to rural purposes—
(i) a signed statement from a person to the effect that—
(A) the applicant is employed by the person in a rural occupation; and
(B) for the purposes of that employment the applicant is required to use or possess a category A or category B firearm;
(ii) the name (if any), location and size of any property on which the applicant will be employed; and
(iii) the approximate hours and days on which the applicant will be employed;
(q) in relation to an application for the renewal of a category A or category B licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is occupational requirements relating to rural purposes—a statement signed by the applicant's employer stating that the particulars provided in relation to the initial application are still correct or, if they are not, how they have changed;
(r) in relation to an initial application for a category A or category B licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is animal welfare and the applicant is a prescribed person—
(i) particulars of the location where the applicant is employed or works; and
(ii) a statement signed by the applicant's employer or, if the applicant is not employed by another person, by the applicant stating that the applicant is required to possess a firearm for the purposes of his or her occupation;
(s) in relation to an application for the renewal of a category A or category B licence where the genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is for animal welfare and the applicant is a prescribed person—a signed statement from the employer of the applicant or, if the applicant is not employed by another person, by the applicant confirming that the applicant is still required to possess a firearm in accordance with the initial application or outlining any changes to the particulars contained in that application;
(t) in relation to an applicant whose genuine reason for possessing or using a firearm is firearms collection—
(i) a document that establishes that the applicant is a member of a collectors club or association approved by the Registrar; and
(ii) particulars that demonstrate that the applicant's collection has significant commemorative, thematic or investment value;
(u) in relation to an application for a category A or category B licence by a composite entity that carries on business in the Territory as a security organisation—
(i) a certified copy of the certificate of registration of business name issued in respect of it under section 7 of the Business Names Act 1963 ;
(ii) particulars of the core functions of the business carried on by the entity;
(iii) particulars of why the entity needs to possess firearms and the number and type of firearms required;
(iv) the name, title and business address of the person nominated by the entity to hold the licence; and
(v) the name and position of any employee of the entity who will be required to use or possess a firearm during the course of his or her employment;
(w) in relation to the firearm that is the subject of the application for an heirlooms licence—
(i) the age of the firearm;
(ii) the type of firearm;
(iii) how the firearm came into the possession of the family; and
(iv) the length of time that the firearm has been in the possession of the family.
(2) For the purpose of sub-subparagraph (1) (h) (i) (A)—
(a) the prescribed value of money or valuables is $30,000; and
(b) the prescribed frequency is once per month.
(3) For the purposes of paragraphs (1) (r) and (s) the following persons are prescribed:
(a) an officer of, or volunteer working for, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals;
(b) a veterinary surgeon;
(c) a person employed by or within an administrative unit with responsibilities for animal welfare;
(d) a drover or a person who, because he or she transports, handles or otherwise deals with animals, may be required to destroy an animal.