Weapons and Other Legislation (Firearms Offences) Amendment Bill 2019
Bill Journey
Referred to Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee
Lapsed6 Oct 2020
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Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill proposed to crack down on firearms crime by introducing Firearm Prohibition Orders, creating new offences for shooting at buildings and possessing 3D gun blueprints, and increasing penalties for weapons offences. The bill lapsed at the end of the 56th Parliament and did not become law.
Who it affects
The bill targeted people assessed as high-risk by police, members of criminal organisations, and anyone who commits firearms offences. It would have given police stronger powers to keep guns away from dangerous individuals.
Key changes
- Police Commissioner could issue Firearm Prohibition Orders banning high-risk people from possessing firearms (up to 15 years imprisonment for breach)
- New offence for firing at houses, buildings or vehicles with reckless disregard for safety (14-16 years imprisonment)
- New offence for possessing both a 3D gun blueprint and a 3D printer capable of making firearms (14 years imprisonment)
- New offence for discharging a firearm to resist arrest (up to 25 years imprisonment)
- Increased penalty for stealing firearms from 10 to 14 years imprisonment