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

Schedule 2   Firearms amendments

Part 1   National gun buyback

Division 1   National gun buyback

5   Other financial assistance and payments

(1) The AFP Minister may authorise payments by the Commonwealth in connection with activities relating to the implementation of the national firearms program.

(2) Subitem (1) does not apply in relation to a payment to a State.

Overall limit on payments under this item

(3) The total amount that may be authorised by the AFP Minister under this item must not be more than the amount determined in an instrument under subitem (4).

AFP Minister's instrument

(4) Before authorising any payment under this item, the AFP Minister must, by notifiable instrument, determine an amount for the purposes of subitem (3).

Implied nationhood power

(5) Subitem (1) relies on the legislative power that the Parliament has under the Constitution with respect to matters that are peculiarly adapted to the government of a nation and cannot otherwise be carried on for the benefit of the nation.

Note: See also item 1 (about the object of this Part).

Defence power

(6) In addition to subitem (5), subitem (1) also has the effect it would have if a reference to activities were expressly confined to activities undertaken for purposes relating to the defence of the Commonwealth and of the several States within the meaning of paragraph 51(vi) of the Constitution.

Corporations power

(7) In addition to subitem (5), subitem (1) also has the effect it would have if a reference to activities were expressly confined to activities undertaken by or on behalf of a corporation to which paragraph 51(xx) of the Constitution applies.

Territories power

(8) In addition to subitem (5), subitem (1) also has the effect it would have if a reference to activities were expressly confined to activities undertaken in a Territory.

Commonwealth places power

(9) In addition to subitem (5), subitem (1) also has the effect it would have if a reference to activities were expressly confined to activities undertaken in a place that is referred to in paragraph 52(i) of the Constitution.

Appropriation

(10) The Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated for payments under this item.