New Custom Regulations concerning import of firearms
Australian Customs
8 April 1998
In respect to the following information we contacted the A-G's Dept in Canberra and spoke to a Ms Nicolle Foster. She will be handling the applications for import authority. Her Canberra phone number is 02 6250 6666. You may wish to print this and give it to your local dealer or club armourer.
"On 25 March 1998, Statutory Rules 1998 No.52 commenced operation. It amended the Customs (prohibited Imports) Regulations to restrict the classes of people who are permitted to import self-loading rimfire rifles, self-loading shotguns or pump action repeating shotguns or parts) to primary producers who can pass the "police authorisation" test and have permission from the Attorney-General to import the articles."
"Members of the Australian Clay Target Association who owned self-loading shotguns or pump action repeating shotguns as at 15 November 1996, or who, for reasons of lack of strength or dexterity need such weapons to compete in competition, and who can pass the "police authorisation" test, and have permission of the Attorney-General to import either self loading shotguns or pump action repeating shotguns (or parts) may also import such weapons (or parts)."
"Finally, licenced firearm dealers may, with the permission of the Attorney-General, import limited quantities of self-loading shotguns, pump action repeating shotguns or self loading rimfire rifles. Such weapons (and parts) are to stored with customs, and will only be released if the importer can prove he or she has sold the weapon to a certified primary producer or sports shooter."
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