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CUSTOMS (PROHIBITED IMPORTS) REGULATIONS 1956 - SCHEDULE 13
Requirements for the importation of certain weapons and weapon parts
(regulation 4H) Part 1 -- Tests A reference in column 3 of Part 2 of this Schedule to compliance with a
test means compliance in the following manner: 1 Official purposes
test 1.1 The importation of a good complies with the official purposes test
if, at or before importation, the Minister or an authorised person gives
written permission under this item for the importation of the good. 1.2 The Minister or an authorised person may give written permission for the
importation of the good only if the Minister or authorised person is satisfied
that: (a) the good is to be imported for the purposes of: (i) the government of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory; or (ii) export under a contract to a government of a foreign country, in
compliance with the Act (including any regulations or other instruments made
under the Act); and (b) the ownership arrangements for the good are, or will be, in
accordance with subitem 1.5; and (c) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
possess the good in the State or Territory in which the good is to be
used--the importer holds a licence or authorisation of that kind. 1.3 If an authorised person forms an opinion that the permission should not be
granted: (a) the authorised person must refer the application to the Minister;
and (b) the Minister may grant, or refuse to grant, the permission under
subitem 1.2. 1.4 For paragraph 1.2(a), examples of a good the importation of which is for
the purposes of the government of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory
are: (a) a good to be supplied to the government under a contract in force
when the good is to be imported; and (b) a good to be shown to the government to demonstrate its uses; and (c) a good that the government proposes to inspect, test or evaluate;
and (d) a good that the government proposes to use for training; and (e) a good that has been given or donated to the government; and (f) a good that is to be consumed or destroyed in the course of testing
related to a contract with the government of the Commonwealth, a State or a
Territory. 1.5 For paragraph 1.2(b), the ownership arrangements for a good are set out
in the following table: Item Article Ownership
arrangements 1 A good that is to be supplied to the government of
the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory under a contract Both of the
following: (a) either: (i) the government must own the good at the time of
importation; or (ii) the government must intend to acquire ownership of the
good within a period that the Minister or an authorised person considers
appropriate (to be specified in the permission); (b) the government must
retain ownership of the good until: (i) the good is disposed of to another
such government, or to the government of a foreign country; or (ii) the good
is destroyed. 2 A good that: (a) is to be shown to the government
of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory to demonstrate its uses; or (b)
the government of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory proposes to
inspect, test, evaluate or use for training; or The good may be owned by
any person Note: See item 1 of
Part 3 of this Schedule (c) is to be consumed or
destroyed in the course of testing related to a contract with the government;
or (d) is to be exhibited at a museum by the government of the Commonwealth,
a State or a Territory 3 A good that has been given or
donated to the government of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory All
of the following: (a) the good must have been given or donated to the
government before importation; (b) the government must own the good at the
time of importation; (c) the government must retain ownership of the good
until: (i) the article is disposed of to another such government, or to the
government of a foreign country; or (ii) the good is destroyed. 4 Any other good imported for the purposes of the government of the
Commonwealth, a State or a Territory The government must: (a) own the
good at the time of importation; and (b) retain ownership of the good until:
(i) the good is disposed of to another such government, or to the government
of a foreign country; or (ii) the good is destroyed. 5 A good that
is to be exported under a contract to the government of a foreign country The government of the foreign country must: (a) either: (i) own the good
at the time of importation; or (ii) intend to acquire ownership of the
article within a period that the Minister or an authorised person considers
appropriate (to be specified in the permission); and (b) retain ownership of
the good until: (i) the good is disposed of to the government of another
foreign country, or to the government of the Commonwealth, a State or a
Territory; or (ii) the good is destroyed. Note: See item 1 of Part 3. 2 Specified purposes test 2.1 The importation of a good complies with the specified purposes test if, at or
before importation, the Minister or an authorised person gives written
permission under this item for the importation of the good. 2.2 The Minister or authorised person may give written permission for the
that: (a) the good is to be imported in the following circumstances: (i) the good is of a type not available in Australia; (ii) the good is to be imported for use in connection with the
production of a film; (iii) the good is not being imported for use in an advertisement, a
music video or another type of film promoting music or a product; (iv) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
used--the importer holds a licence or authorisation of that kind; or (b) the good is ammunition or a component of ammunition (other than
ammunition or a component of ammunition mentioned in Schedule 6) to be
imported in the following circumstances: (i) the ammunition, or the component of ammunition, is to be imported as
part of a contract to which a person in Australia is a party; (ii) the person made the contract with the intention of supplying the
ammunition, or the component of ammunition, to a person outside Australia, in
a manner that will not contravene Australia's international obligations; (iii) the contract will be in force when the ammunition, or the
component of ammunition, is to be imported; (iv) the Minister for Defence, or a person authorised for
, has stated, in writing, that a licence or permission to export the
ammunition, or the component of ammunition, will be granted under that
regulation; or (c) the good is to be imported in the following circumstances: (i) the good is to be imported for repairs, modification or testing, or
for use in training, manufacture, assembly, research or development, in a
State or Territory; (ii) the good is to be imported under a contract in force with: (A) the government of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory; or (B) the government of a foreign country; or (C) the United Nations; (iii) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
possess the good in the State or Territory where the good is to be repaired,
modified or tested, or used in training, manufacture, assembly, research or
development--the imported holds a licence or authorisation of that kind; (iv) if regulation 13E of the
Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958 would apply to the export
of the good--the Minister for Defence, or a person authorised under
, has stated, in writing, that a licence or permission to export the good
after the repairs, modification or testing, or use in training, manufacture,
assembly, research or development, will be granted under that regulation; or (e) the good is to be imported in the following circumstances: (i) the good is to be imported for use in a sanctioned activity; (ii) the good is owned by the defence force or a law enforcement agency
of a foreign country; (iii) the good is to be imported by the defence force or law enforcement
agency that owns the good, or a member of that defence force or law
enforcement agency to whom the good has been issued; (iv) the defence force or law enforcement agency has been invited to
participate in the sanctioned activity; (v) if regulation 13E of the
, has stated, in writing, that a licence or permission to export the good will
be granted under that regulation; or (f) the good is to be imported in the following circumstances: (i) the importer's principal or sole occupation is the business of
researching or developing weapons technology or other defence and law
enforcement related products; (ii) the importer has a proven history of developing or producing
weapons technology or other defence and law enforcement related products for
the government of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory; (iii) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
possess the good for research or development purposes in the State or
Territory in which the good is to be used--the importer holds a licence or
authorisation of that kind. (iv) the good: (A) is being imported for the completion of a specific project or
tender; and (B) will be allowed to remain in the country for a specified period of
time, commensurate with that project or tender; and (C) will be sold to a certified buyer or to the government of the
Commonwealth, a State or a Territory, exported or destroyed once that period
of time has expired; (v) if regulation 13E of the
after the use in research or development will be granted under that
regulation; (vi) the Minister or authorised person is satisfied that the good will
be secured appropriately in Australia. Examples of a film for
subparagraph 2.2(a)(ii) * a
cinematographic film * a film or documentary
made specifically for television, DVD or other electronic media * a television program or series. 2.3 If an authorised person forms an opinion that the permission should not be
subitem 2.2. 3 Specified person test 3.1 The importation of a good complies with the specified person test if, at or
permission under this item for the importation of the good. 3.2 The Minister or authorised person may give written permission for the
importation of the good only if: (a) for a good mentioned in item 41 of Part 2 of this
Schedule--the Minister or authorised person is satisfied of the following: (i) the good is imported for use in the importer's employment; (ii) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
possess the good in the State or Territory in which the importer is
employed--the importer holds a licence or authorisation of that kind; (iii) the good will be secured appropriately in Australia; (iv) the quantity imported is for personal use; or (b) for a good mentioned in item 42 or 43 of Part 2 of this
Schedule--the Minister or authorised person is satisfied of the following: (i) the importer's principal or only occupation is as a licensed
security guard; (ii) the good is imported for use in the importer's employment; (iii) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
employed--the importer holds a licence of authorisation of that kind; (iv) the good will be secured appropriately in Australia; (v) the quantity imported is for personal use; or (ba) for a good mentioned in item 41, 42 or 43 of Part 2 of
this Schedule--the Minister or authorised person is satisfied of the
following: (i) the importer of the good is a person who has a legitimate use for
the good; (ii) the good will be imported for the use mentioned in
subparagraph (i); (iii) if the good is imported for sale by the importer and the importer
is required to hold a licence or authorisation to possess and sell the good in
the State or Territory in which the importer lives--the importer holds a
licence or authorisation of that kind; (iv) if a person is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
possess the good in the State or Territory in which the person possesses the
good--the good will be sold only to a person who holds the licence or
authorisation; (v) the good will be secured appropriately in Australia; or (c) for a good mentioned in item 44 of Part 2 of this
Schedule--the Minister or authorised person is satisfied of the following: (i) the importer of the good is a person who has a legitimate use for
licence or authorisation of that kind; (iv) if the good is imported for use by the importer: (A) the quantity imported is for personal use; and (B) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
use the good in the State or Territory in which the importer lives--the
importer holds a licence or authorisation of that kind; (v) the good will be secured appropriately in Australia; or (d) for a good mentioned in item 45 of Part 2 of this Schedule
(anti-personnel sprays etc.)--the Minister or authorised person is satisfied
of the following: (i) the good is imported for use by a person that has entered into a
contract for the use of the good with the government of the Commonwealth, a
State or a Territory; (ii) the contract is in force; (iii) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
possess the good in a State or Territory for the purpose of supplying the good
to the person--the importer holds a licence or authorisation of that kind; (iv) if a person is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
possess or use the good in a State or Territory for the purposes of the
contract--the person holds a licence or authorisation of that kind; (v) the good will be secured appropriately in Australia. 3.3 If an authorised person forms an opinion that the permission should not be
subitem 3.2. 4 Dealer test 4.1 The importation of a good complies with the dealer test if, at or before
importation, the Minister or an authorised person gives written permission
under this item for the importation of the good. 4.2 The Minister or authorised person may give written permission for the
that: (a) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
deal in the good in the State or Territory in which the importer lives--the
importer holds a licence or authorisation of that kind; and (b) it is appropriate for the importer to hold the good for stock
purposes, having regard to matters including: (i) the importer's experience supplying similar goods to the government
of the Commonwealth, and the governments of the States and Territories; and (ii) the importer's compliance with the laws of those governments
relating to dealing in such goods. 4.3 If an authorised person forms an opinion that the permission should not be
subitem 4.2. 5 Returned goods test 5.1 The importation of a good complies with the returned goods test if, at or
permission under this item for the importation of the good. 5.2 The Minister or authorised person may give written permission for the
importation of the good only if the Minister or authorised person is
satisfied: (a) that: (i) if regulation 13E of the
Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958 applied to the good when
previously exported--the good had previously been exported in accordance with
a licence or permission under regulation 13E of the
Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958 ; and (ii) if regulation 13E of the
Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958 did not apply to the good
when previously exported--the importer has provided evidence that the good had
previously been lawfully exported; and (iii) the last importation (if any) of the good before the export: (A) was a lawful importation; and (B) was not subject to a condition that the good was to be exported after importation; and (iv) the good has not been modified since the export; and (v) if the good was previously exported in a deactivated condition--the
good has not been reactivated since the export; and (vi) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
possess the good in the State or Territory in which the importer lives--the
importer holds a licence or authorisation of that kind; or (b) that: (i) a licence or permission to export the good under regulation 13E
of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958 is in force, but the
good has not been exported; and (ii) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
importer holds a licence or authorisation of that kind. 5.3 If an authorised person forms an opinion that the permission should not be
subitem 5.2. 5.4 In this item: "modified " does not include repair. 6 Police
certification test The importation of a good complies with the police certification test if,
before the importation of the good, the importer of the good was given a
statement, in an approved form, by a relevant police representative (within
the meaning of item 1B of Part 4 of Schedule 6) to the effect
that: (a) the importer holds a licence or authorisation according to the law
of the relevant State or Territory to possess the good; or (b) a licence or authorisation to possess the good is not required under
the law of the relevant State or Territory. Note: The importer can produce the
statement personally or by an agent, for example a firearm dealer. 7 Collectors and non-government museum test 7.1 The importation of a good complies with the collectors and non-government
museum test if, at or before importation, the Minister gives written
permission under this item for the importation of the good. 7.2 The Minister or authorised person may give written permission for the
of the following: (a) the good is inert and has been deactivated; (b) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
importer holds a licence or authorisation of that kind; (c) the good will be secured appropriately in Australia. 7.3 If an authorised person forms an opinion that the permission should not be
subitem 7.2. 8 Historical items test 8.1 The importation of a good complies with the historical items test if, at or
permission under this item for the importation of the good. 8.2 The Minister or authorised person may give written permission for the
of the following: (a) the good has historical significance as a pre-1900 weapon; (b) the value and condition of the good would preclude it from being
used as a functional weapon; (c) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
importer holds a licence or authorisation of that kind; (d) the importer is a current member of a historical club or association
for goods of the type being imported; (e) the good will be secured appropriately in Australia. 8.3 If an authorised person forms an opinion that the permission should not be
subitem 8.2. 9 Public interest test 9.1 The importation of a good complies with the public interest test if, at or
before importation, the Minister gives written permission under this item for
the importation of the good. 9.2 The Minister may give written permission for the importation of the good if
the Minister is satisfied of the following: (a) it is in the public interest to allow the good to be imported; (b) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
importer holds a licence or authorisation of that kind; (c) the good will be secured appropriately in Australia. 10 National interest test 10.1 The
importation of a good complies with the national interest test if, at or
the importation of the good. 10.2 The Minister
may give written permission for the importation of the good if the Minister is
satisfied of the following: (a) it is in the national interest to allow the good to be imported; (b) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to
importer holds a licence or authorisation of that kind; (c) the good will be secured appropriately in Australia. Part 2 -- Requirements for specified weapons and weapon parts Item Weapons and weapon parts Requirements 1 Any of, or any
combination of, the following appliances or equipment that has been designed
or adapted for warfare or like purposes other than appliances or equipment
that: (a) is modified or decorated by soldiers, prisoners of war or
civilians for use as souvenirs or household ornaments (commonly known as
Trench Art); and (b) is not able to be restored to its original use Dazzle
or decoy devices Equipment designed or adapted for the making of smoke
screens Explosives or incendiary materials Flame throwers Gases or
liquids designed for the purpose of killing or incapacitating persons, and
devices or apparatus designed or adapted for use with those goods Grenades
of any type, whether charged or not Large calibre armament, weapons,
launchers, throwers and projectors, whether or not mounted on vehicles, ships
or aircraft that are designed for grenades, bombs, rockets or any other
missile, ammunition or substance, including the following: (a) cannon; (b)
guns, including self-propelled guns; (c) howitzers; (d) mortars; (e)
projectile launchers; (f) recoilless rifles; The importation must comply
with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the collectors
and non-government museum test; (e) the returned goods test; (f) the
public interest test; (g) the national interest test (g)
tank destroyers Mines (whether charged or not) Projectiles, bombs, rockets
or any other missile, ammunition (other than ammunition to which Part 2
of Schedule 6 applies) or substance (whether charged or not) Trip
flares Parts, accessories and components (other than components of
ammunition to which Part 2 of Schedule 6 applies) designed or
adapted for, or for use with, any of the goods to which this item applies 1A Military vehicles, military aircraft and military vessels
within the following categories: (a) battle tanks; (b) armoured combat
vehicles; (c) combat aircraft; (d) attack helicopters; (e) warships The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a)
the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the
returned goods test; (d) the collectors and non-government museum test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test. 2 Daggers or similar devices, being sharp-pointed stabbing instruments (not
including swords or bayonets): (a) ordinarily capable of concealment on the
person; and (b) having: (i) a flat blade with cutting edges (serrated or
not serrated) along the length of both sides; or (ii) a needle-like blade,
the cross section of which is elliptical or has three or more sides; and (c)
made of any material The importation must comply with at least one of the
following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified
purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the
police certification test 3 Hand-held electric devices that are
designed to administer an electric shock on contact, other than the following
devices: (a) cattle prods designed exclusively for use with animals; (b)
hand-held electronic bug zappers that: (i) are powered by a storage battery
capacity not exceeding 6 volts; and (ii) have the electrified grid shielded
to prevent contact with the live component The importation must comply
with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned
goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test 4 Parts for hand-held electric devices to which item 3 applies The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a)
dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test 5 Acoustic anti-personnel devices
that are designed: (a) to cause permanent or temporary incapacity or
disability to a person; or (b) to otherwise physically disorientate a person
The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a)
dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test 6 Hand-held battery-operated devices
designed to discharge a gas or liquid The importation must comply with at
least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the
specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test;
(e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test 7 Blow-guns or blows-pipes that are capable of projecting a dart, or other
devices that consist of a pipe or tube through which a missile in the form of
a dart is capable of being projected by: (a) the exhaled breath of the user;
or (b) another means other than an explosive The importation must comply
goods test; (e) the police certification test 8 Darts capable of
being projected from: (a) a blow-gun or blow-pipe; or (b) another device
that consists of a pipe or tube through which a missile in the form of a dart
is capable of being projected by: (i) the exhaled breath of the user; or (ii) another means other than an explosive The importation must comply
goods test; (e) the police certification test 9 Goods of the kind
known as nunchakus The importation must comply with at least one of the
police certification test 10 Crossbows that, when discharged, are
capable of causing: (a) damage to property; or (b) bodily harm; other
than toy crossbows The importation must comply with at least one of the
police certification test 11 Parts for crossbows to which
item 10 applies The importation must comply with at least one of the
police certification test 12 Ballistic knives, being knives that
discharge a blade as a projectile by a spring mechanism or other means. The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a)
dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test. 13 Parts of ballistic knives
described in item 12 The importation must comply with at least one of
the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified
public interest test; (f) the national interest test 14 Automatic
knives that have a blade folded or recessed into the handle which are designed
or adapted to open automatically by pressure applied to any spring, device,
stud or button in or attached to the handle or blade of the knife, including
knives commonly known as flick knives, switchblades or assisted opening knives
dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test 15 Parts for automatic knives
described in item 14 The importation must comply with at least one of
public interest test; (f) the national interest test 18 Knuckle-dusters or similar devices that can be fitted over the knuckles of the
hand of the user: (a) to protect the knuckles; and (b) to increase the
effect of a punch or other blow; whether the device has been manufactured
for those purposes or adapted for those purposes The importation must
comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes
test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the
returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national
interest test 19 Gloves, or similar coverings for the hand,
incorporating protrusions designed to puncture or bruise the skin The
importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the
official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer
test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the
national interest test 20 Goods incorporating: (a) a concealed
knife of any length, made of any material; or (b) a concealed blade of any
length, made of any material; or (c) a concealed spike of any length, made
of any material The importation must comply with at least one of the
public interest test; (f) the national interest test 21 Hunting
slings, catapults or sling shots designed for use with, or a component part of
which is, a brace that: (a) fits or rests upon the forearm or upon another
part of the body of the user; and (b) supports the wrist or forearm against
the tensions of any material used to propel a projectile The importation
must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official
purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d)
the returned goods test; (e) the police certification test 22 Parts for hunting slings, catapults or sling shots described in item 21 The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a)
dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the police certification
test 23 Star knives or similar devices: (a) consisting of more
than one angular point, blade or spike, disposed outwardly about a central
axis point; and (b) designed to spin around the central axis point in flight
when thrown at a target; and (c) made of any material The importation
the returned goods test; (e) the police certification test. 24 Sheath knives or similar devices: (a) having a sheath which withdraws into
its handle: (i) by inertia, gravity or centrifugal force; or (ii) if
pressure is applied to a button, spring or device attached to or forming part
of the sheath, handle or blade of the knife; and (b) made of any material The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a)
dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test 25 Parts for sheath knives or similar
devices described in item 24 The importation must comply with at
(e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test 26 Push knives or similar devices: (a) designed as weapons that consist of a
single-edged or multi-edged blade or spike that: (i) has a handle fitted
transversely to the blade or spike; and (ii) allows the blade or spike to be
supported by the palm of the hand so that stabbing blows or slashes can be
inflicted by a punching or pushing action; and (b) made of any material The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a)
dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test 27 Trench knives or similar devices
that consist of a single-edged or multi-edged blade or spike: (a) fitted
with a handle made of any hard substance that can be fitted over the knuckles
of the hand of the user: (i) to protect the knuckles; and (ii) to increase
the effect of a punch or blow; and (b) made of any material; whether the
device has been manufactured for those purposes or adapted for those purposes The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a)
dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test 28 Parts for trench knives or similar
devices described in item 27 The importation must comply with at
(e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test 29 Throwing blades, throwing knives or throwing axes: (a) designed or modified
to be thrown; and (b) made of any material The importation must comply
goods test; (e) the police certification test 30 Knives, blades or
spikes which are neither metallic nor ceramic, other than plastic cutlery The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a)
dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test 31 Hand or foot claws, being goods
consisting of claws that are made or modified to be attached to or worn on the
hands or feet The importation must comply with at least one of the
public interest test; (f) the national interest test 32 Weighted
gloves or similar goods (including a fingerless glove) consisting of a
weighted glove designed or constructed to be used as a weapon The
national interest test 33 Butterfly knives, devices known as
'balisongs', or other devices that consist of a single-edge or multi-edged
blade or spike that: (a) fits within 2 handles attached to the blade or
spike by transverse pivot pins; and (b) is capable of being opened by
inertia, gravity or centrifugal force The importation must comply with at
(e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test. 34 Parts for butterfly knives, devices known as 'balisongs', or other devices
described in item 33 The importation must comply with at least one of
public interest test; (f) the national interest test 35 Shark
darts or similar devices that are designed to expel, on or after contact, a
gas or other substance capable of causing bodily harm The importation must
interest test 36 Parts for shark darts or similar devices described
in item 35 The importation must comply with at least one of the
public interest test; (f) the national interest test 37 Dart
projectors known as 'darchery dartslingers' or similar devices that are
designed to project a dart by means of an elasticised band The importation
the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national
interest test 38 Parts for dart projectors known as 'darchery
dartslingers' or similar devices described in item 37 The importation
interest test 39 Maces or similar goods: (a) capable of causing
injury; and (b) consisting of a club or staff fitted with a flanged or
spiked head; other than a ceremonial mace made for use solely as a symbol of
authority on ceremonial occasions The importation must comply with at
(e) the historical items test; (f) the public interest test; (g) the
national interest test. 40 Flails or similar goods consisting of a
staff or handle that has fitted to one end, by any means, a freely swinging
striking part armed with spikes or studded with any protruding matter The
test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the historical items test; (f)
the public interest test; (g) the national interest test 41 Body
armour, or any other similar goods: (a) designed for anti-ballistic or
anti-fragmentation purposes; and (b) designed to be worn on any part of the
human body. However, this item does not apply to the following: (a)
helmets; (b) anti-ballistic articles designed for eye or hearing protection;
(c) vests or plate carriers with no anti-ballistic or anti-fragmentation
protection. The importation must comply with at least one of the following
tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the specified person test; (d) the dealer test; (e) the returned
goods test; (f) the historical items test; (g) the public interest test; (h) the national interest test 42 Extendable or telescopic batons,
designed or adapted so that the length of the baton extends by inertia,
gravity, centrifugal force or pressure applied to a button, spring or device
in or attached to the handle or baton. The importation must comply with at
specified purposes test; (c) the specified person test; (d) the dealer
test; (e) the returned goods test; (f) the public interest test; (g) the
national interest test 43 Parts for extendable or telescopic batons
described in item 42 The importation must comply with at least one of
purposes test; (c) the specified person test; (d) the dealer test; (e)
the returned goods test; (f) the public interest test; (g) the national
interest test 44 Hand-held goods, commonly known as laser pointers,
designed or adapted to emit a laser beam with an accessible emission level of
greater than 1 mW The importation must comply with at least one of the
interest test 45 Anti-personnel sprays and chemicals for use in the
manufacture of anti-personnel sprays; grenades or canisters, designed for use
with anti-personnel sprays or anti-personnel chemicals The importation
purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the specified person
test; (d) the dealer test; (e) the returned goods test; (f) the public
interest test; (g) the national interest test. Part 3 --
Conditions relating to the importation of certain weapons and weapon parts 1 Official purposes test 1.1 The importation, in accordance with the official purposes test, of a good to
be supplied under a contract to the government of the Commonwealth, a State or
a Territory, or exported under a contract to the government of a foreign
country, is subject to the following conditions: (a) if the government does not acquire ownership of the good in the
period, after importation, mentioned in the permission, the importer must
export the good as soon as practicable; (b) the importer must comply with any condition or requirement
specified, in relation to the good, in the permission. 1.2 The importation, in accordance with the official purposes test, of a good to
be shown to the government of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory to
demonstrate its uses is subject to the following conditions: (a) unless the good has been destroyed, or the government has acquired
ownership of the good within the period, after importation, mentioned in the
permission, the importer must export the good as soon as practicable; (b) the importer must comply with any condition or requirement
specified, in relation to the good, in the permission. 1.3 The importation, in accordance with the official purposes test, of a good that
inspect, test or evaluate is subject to the following conditions: (a) unless the good has been destroyed, or the government has acquired
specified, in relation to the good, in the permission. 1.4 The importation, in accordance with the official purposes test, of a good that
the government of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory proposes to use for
training is subject to the following conditions: (a) unless the good has been destroyed, or the government has acquired
specified, in relation to the good, in the permission. 1.5 The importation, in accordance with the official purposes test, of a good that
is to be exhibited at a museum by the government of the Commonwealth, a State
or a Territory is subject to the following conditions: (a) the good must be exported within the period, after importation,
mentioned in the permission; (b) the importer must comply with any condition or requirement
specified, in relation to the good, in the permission. 2 Specified
purposes test The importation of a good in accordance with the specified purposes test is
subject to the condition that the importer of the good must: (a) unless the good has been destroyed, export the good within the
period, after importation, mentioned in the permission; and (b) comply with any condition or requirement specified, in relation to
the good, in the permission. 3 Dealer test 3.1 The importation of a good in accordance with the dealer test is subject to the
condition that the importer must retain possession of the good until the
importer disposes of the good by: (a) selling the good in accordance with subitem 3.2; or (b) exporting the good in compliance with the Act (including any
regulations or other instruments made under the Act); or (c) destroying the good. 3.2 For paragraph 3.1(a), the good may be sold to any of the following: (a) a government of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory; (b) a person with a contract for the sale of the good in force with such
a government at the time of transfer of ownership of the good to the person; (c) a certified buyer for the good. Part 4 -- Interpretation 1 Meaning of authorised person For this Schedule, authorised person means a person authorised in writing by
the Minister for the purposes of this Schedule. 2 Meaning of certified
buyer For this Schedule, a person is a certified buyer , if the Minister or an
authorised person certifies, in writing, that the Minster or authorised person
is satisfied that: (a) the person intends to buy the good from a person who is licensed to
deal with the good; and (b) the good is for the purposes of the government of the Commonwealth,
or a State or Territory; and (c) the government will retain ownership of the good after buying it. 3 Meaning of sanctioned activity In this Schedule, sanctioned activity has the same meaning as in
Schedule 6 (see item 8 of Part 4 of that Schedule). AustLII: Copyright Policy