You need to look at the transitional, savings, and related provisions in Schedule 1. These provisions work according to their own terms. They are part of the Arms Act 1983 and can be found by following the link to Schedule 1.

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3: Act to bind the Crown, or

"The government must follow the same rules as everyone else about guns and explosives."

4: Power to declare weapons to be restricted weapons or specially dangerous airguns, or

"The Governor-General can ban certain weapons or airguns for safety reasons."

Part 1Preliminary provisions

3ATransitional, savings, and related provisions

The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1 have effect according to their terms.

Notes

Section 3A: inserted, on 12 April 2019, by section 7 of the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Act 2019 (2019 No 12).