In 2025, the Government formally agreed to replace the Arms Act 1983, with the aim of providing greater protection for public safety, simplifying regulatory requirements, and improving compliance.

This page gives an overview of the amendments to the Arms Act during 2025.

This page gives an overview of the Arms Amendment Regulations 2024, which came into force on 28 June 2024.

This page gives an overview of the Arms Amendment Regulations 2023, which came into force on 24 June 2023.

This page gives an overview of legislation changes enacted to enhance public safety and improve the arms regulatory system in 2022.

This page gives an overview of the 2021 amendments to the Arms Act.

This page gives an overview of the 2020 amendments to the Arms Act.

This page gives an overview of the 2019 amendments to the Arms Act.