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

Schedule 2   Firearms amendments

Part 2   Firearms background checks

Division 1   AusCheck amendments

AusCheck Act 2007
10   At the end of subsection 8(1)

Add:

; or (f) the check is of an individual in connection with any of the following:

(i) a decision under a law of a State or Territory about whether to issue a firearms licence to the individual or otherwise relating to the issue of such a licence (including in relation to conditions);

(ii) a decision about whether to renew, revoke, vary or suspend a licence mentioned in subparagraph (i);

(iii) in relation to an individual who holds a firearms licence - an application by a law enforcement agency or a national security agency.


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