Arms Act 1983

Miscellaneous provisions - Arms Advisory Group

91: Removal of members of advisory group

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"When the Minister can remove you from an advisory group"

The responsible Minister can remove you from the advisory group if they think there is a good reason to do so. You will get a written notice telling you that you are being removed. The notice will say when the removal takes effect and why it is happening. The Minister can remove you for things like misconduct or not doing your job properly. They can also remove you if you break the group's rules, depending on how serious it is. The notice you get will explain the reason for your removal. You will know when the removal takes effect because it will be stated in the notice. It cannot be earlier than the day you get the notice.

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Part 9Miscellaneous provisions
Arms Advisory Group

91Removal of members of advisory group

The responsible Minister may, if satisfied that there is just cause to do so, remove from office any member of the advisory group.
The removal must be made by written notice to the member.
The notice must state—
the day on which the removal takes effect, which must not be earlier than the day on which the notice is received; and
the reasons for the removal.

For the purposes of subsection (1), just cause includes misconduct, inability to perform the functions of office, neglect of duty, and breach of any of the determinations of the group regarding its operations and procedures (depending on the seriousness of the breach).

Notes

Section 91: inserted, on 25 June 2020, by section 104 of the Arms Legislation Act 2020 (2020 No 23).
Section 91(1): amended, on 29 June 2025, by section 22 of the Arms (Shooting Clubs, Shooting Ranges, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 15).