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
Private Member's BillAssembly
Introduced by: Daniel Purdie (LNP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Police can use surveillance devices and controlled operations for crimes carrying a 3 year prison sentence instead of 7 years.
Police can now use controlled operations to stop criminal activity from happening.
Police can search people found with someone under a Firearm Prohibition Order if they suspect the person has a gun.
The Commissioner of Police now has the sole power to issue Firearm Prohibition Orders.
Criminal offence for possessing or sharing 3D printer blueprints for guns.
Reckless discharge of a weapon toward a building or vehicle carries a 16 year prison sentence.
Prison time for reckless discharge rises to 20 years if the target is a place of worship or the act is motivated by hate.
Criminal offence for planning a crime that is likely to cause death or serious injury.