Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Act 2026 (1 of 2026)

Schedule 2   Firearms amendments

Part 5   Importation of firearms

Division 4   Handguns

Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956

165   Item 7 of Part 1 of Schedule 6

Repeal the item, substitute:

7. Handgun test

7.1 The importation of a category H article complies with the handgun test if, at or before importation, the Minister gives written permission under this item for the importation of the article.

7.2 The Minister may give written permission for the importation of the article only if the Minister is satisfied that the importer is:

(a) a certified buyer for the article; or

(b) certified for business or occupational purposes for the article; or

(c) a certified collector for the article; or

(d) exempt from holding, or not required to hold, a licence for the article.

Note: For the definitions of category H article , certified buyer , certified for business or occupational purposes and certified collector , see Part 4.