Repeal of National Gun Buyback Scheme Provisions
Firearms Legislation Amendment (Repealing Unfair Gun Laws) Bill 2026
Opposition BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Introduced by: Senator Bridget McKenzie (NAT)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The law ends the national gun buyback scheme; it removes related provisions from the Crimes Act and Criminal Code.
The legal definition of firearms and explosives manufacture material is removed from the Criminal Code Dictionary.
Firearms surrender arrangements are redefined; they now specifically refer to the 1996 Police Ministers meeting agreement.
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