Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1995 No. 15 CUSTOMS (PROHIBITED IMPORTS) REGULATIONS (AMENDMENT) - REG 2

2.1 Subregulation 2 (1) (definition of "exempt firearm"):
Omit from subparagraph (a) (i) of the definition "Minister of State for
Justice and Consumer Affairs", substitute " Minister for Justice".

2.2 Subregulation 2 (1) (definition of "exempt firearm"):
Insert "a" before "Territory" in subparagraph (b) (ii) of the definition.

2.3 Subregulation 2 (1) (definition of "exempt firearm"):
Omit from paragraph (b) of the definition "state or territory", substitute

"State or Territory".

2.4 Subregulation 2 (1) (definition of "exempt firearm"):
Omit from paragraph (c) of the definition "a rifle," (first occurring),
substitute "subject to subregulation (1A), a rifle,".

2.5 Subregulation 2 (1) (definition of "exempt firearm"):
After "4D (1)" in paragraph (d) of the definition, insert "or 4DA (1)".

2.6 After subregulation (1), insert:

"(1A) Paragraph (c) of the definition of 'exempt firearm applies in relation
to a firearm of a kind specified in the paragraph only if, in respect of the
firearm, the importer produces to a Collector, at or before importation, a
statement in an approved form issued:

   (a)  in relation to a State-by the Commissioner or Chief Commissioner of
        the police force of the State; or

   (b)  in relation to a Territory other than the Northern Territory-by the
        Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police; or

   (c)  in relation to the Northern Territory-by the Commissioner of Police of
        the police force of the Northern Territory; to the effect that the
        importer holds a licence or authorisation in accordance with the law
        of the State or Territory to possess a firearm of that kind.".