Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956

THE SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 13  

(regulation 4H )

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN WEAPONS AND WEAPON PARTS

PART 1 - TESTS  

10   National interest test  

10.1    
The importation of a good complies with the national interest test if, at or before importation, the Minister gives written permission under this item for the importation of the good.

10.2    
The Minister may give written permission for the importation of the good if the Minister is satisfied of the following:

(a) it is in the national interest to allow the good to be imported;

(b) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to possess the good in the State or Territory in which the importer lives - the importer holds a licence or authorisation of that kind;

(c) the good will be secured appropriately in Australia.

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