Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026

Current bills about: firearms

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8 current bills found.

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NSW New Workplace Protection Orders for Retail and Public-Facing Workers; Fines or Jail for Breaking Orders

Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026

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20 Oct 2026: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

1st House

2nd House

Assent

NSW People Can Now Ask the Tribunal to Review Firearms Licence and Permit Decisions

Firearms Amendment (Administrative Reviews by NCAT) Bill 2026

court procedures firearms government accountability public safety

Independent Bill

15 Oct 2026: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

1st House

2nd House

Assent

NSW Firearms Licences Can Now Last for 5 Years; People Can Now Challenge Firearms Decisions at the Tribunal

Firearms Legislation Amendment (Reforms Repeal) Bill 2026

court procedures firearms professional licensing public safety

Private Member's Bill

5 Aug 2026: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

NSW New Police Search Powers and Higher Penalties for Firearm and Arson Offences

Crimes Legislation Amendment (Organised and Gang-related Crime Reforms) Bill 2026

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23 Jun 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW [Crossbench Bill - Libertarian] Stronger Self-Defence Laws for People in Their Own Homes

Crimes Amendment (Defence of Dwellings and Other Premises) Bill 2025

criminal justice firearms prohibited weapons public safety self defence

Private Member's Bill

12 Nov 2025: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

NSW Right to Possess and Carry Firearms for Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents

Constitution Amendment (Right to Possess and Carry Firearms) Bill 2025

firearms gun ownership weapon possession

Private Member's Bill

4 Jun 2025: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

NSW Absolute Privilege for Publications Relating to the Judicial Commission

Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024

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18 Mar 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Permit and Transport Requirements for Paintball Markers

Paintball Amendment Bill 2023

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21 Nov 2023: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent