The closing date for submissions was Thursday, 16 June 2011

This bill amends the Arms Act to amend the definition of military style semi-automatic firearms and place restrictions on the importation of airguns that look like restricted weapons.

The bill is available for download from the `Related documents´ panel. Print copies can be ordered online from Bennetts Government Bookshops.

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Further guidance on making a submission can be found from the Making a Submission to a Parliamentary Select Committee link in the `Related documents´ panel.