Criminal Justice Division, Transnational Crime Branch, Firearms and Illicit Drugs Section

Regulator function

Administration of firearm import applications and decisions relating to imported firearms and related articles under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956, including education and compliance functions. 

Legislation

  • Regulation 4F and Schedule 6 to the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 

Regulated community

Firearms importers. 
 

Portfolio

Attorney-General's

Internal to department / external entity

Internal

Ministerial Statement of Expectations date

21 June 2023

Regulator Statement of Intent date

21 June 2023