Current bills about: weapon possession

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NT OC Spray Now a Controlled Weapon; Fines or Jail for Dealers Who Recklessly Break the Law

Weapons Control Legislation Amendment (Legalising Controlled OC Spray) Bill 2026

criminal penalties firearms law enforcement police powers public safety self defence weapon possession

14 Oct 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

TAS Mandatory Imprisonment and Stricter Licensing for Firearms

Firearms Amendment (Strengthening Firearms Security) Bill 2026

firearms public safety weapon possession

11 Sep 2026: This bill has passed its first house and is now before the second house for its own debate.

House of Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

QLD Expanded Police Surveillance Powers and New Firearm and Explosives Offences

Fighting Antisemitism and Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists and Criminals Amendment Bill 2026

criminal justice firearms police powers public safety surveillance weapon possession

26 May 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

ACT Up to 10 Years Jail for Using Firearms While Under a Prohibition Order and New Police Search Powers

Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026

criminal penalties firearms law enforcement police powers public safety search and seizure weapon possession

24 Feb 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

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 Fines or Up to 4 Years Jail for Carrying or Using a Knife in Schools or Public Places

Criminal Legislation Amendment (Knife Crimes) Bill 2023

child safety criminal law criminal penalties knife crime law enforcement public safety school safety weapon possession weapons control

1 Aug 2023: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent