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Arms Bill

Miscellaneous provisions - Review of operation of this Act

377: Review of this Act

You could also call this:

"Checking if the Arms Law is working well"

The Minister in charge must review how this proposed law works before 31 December 2030. You will see them check if any changes are needed to this law or other laws. They must think about whether the changes are necessary or a good idea. The Minister's review must look at how the arms registry works. They must also check all the offences and penalties in this proposed law. You will see them think about how this law affects people. The Minister must give a copy of their review to the House of Representatives.

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376: Service of documents, or

"How to give official documents to people"

378: Repeal, or

"Removing the old Arms Act 1983 law"

Part 8Miscellaneous provisions
Review of operation of this Act

377Review of this Act

Before 31 December 2030, the responsible Minister must—
review the operation of this Act; and
consider whether amendments to this Act or any other enactments are necessary or desirable.

The review must include reviewing—
the operation of the arms registry; and
all offences and penalties in this Act; and
the impact of this Act.

The responsible Minister must present a copy of the review to the House of Representatives.