Australian Capital Territory
Firearms (Fees) Determination 2018 
Disallowable instrument DI2018-136
made under the 
Firearms Act 1996, s 270 (Determination of fees)

1	Name of instrument
	This instrument is the Firearms (Fees) Determination 2018.

2	Commencement
	This instrument commences on 1 July 2018.

3	Determination of fees
(1)	The fee payable for a matter stated in an item in the schedule, column 2 is the fee stated in the schedule, column 3 for that matter.

(2)	The fee for a matter stated in an item in the schedule, column 2 is payable by the person requesting the service.

4	Payment of fees
The fee payable for a matter stated in an item in the schedule, column 2 is payable to the Territory. 

5	Revocation
This instrument revokes DI2017-99, the Firearms (Fees) Determination 2017. 

Mick Gentleman
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
14 June 2018

SCHEDULE - FEES AND CHARGES TO BE PAID

Column 1
Item	
Column 2
Matter in respect of which fee or charge is payable 	
Column 3
Amount Payable	

402	
For the purpose of section 54 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of an adult firearms licence for an application for a Category A, B, C, D or H licence, also including fee category where the applicant relies on a genuine reason of employment.	
$147.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $142.00.	

	

402.1	
For the purpose of section 54 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of an adult firearms licence for an application for a further licence Category A, B, C, D or H licence, or a further collectors licence, heirlooms licence, firearms dealer licence, firearms club armourer licence, and paintball marker licence.
	
$46.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note:  Last financial year the fee was $45.00. The addition of a further collectors licence, heirlooms licence, firearms dealer licence, firearms club armourer licence, and paintball marker licence has been included in this item to ensure that a further single application fee is not charged for each, and to ensure consistency with the application fee for a further Category A, B, C, D or H licence. 	

	

403	
For the purpose of section 54 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of an adult firearms licence for an application for a collectors licence.	
$147.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $142.00.	

	

404	
For the purpose of section 54 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of an adult firearms licence for an application for an heirlooms licence.	
$46.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $45.00.	

	

405	
For the purpose of section 54 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of an adult firearms licence for an application for a firearms dealer licence.	
$1,514.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $1,456.00.	

	

406	
For the purpose of section 54 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of an adult firearms licence for an application for a firearms dealer club armourer licence under the Firearms Regulation 2008, section 26.	
$198.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $191.00.	

	

407	
For the purpose of section 54 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of an adult firearms licence for an application for a paintball marker licence.	
$147.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $142.00.	

	

408	
For the purpose of section 72 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of the issue of a replacement adult firearms licence.	
$46.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $45.00.	

	

409	
For the purpose of section 85 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of a minors firearms licence for an application for a Category A, B or H licence.	
$46.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $45.00.	

	

410	
For the purpose of section 93 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of the issue of a replacement minors firearms licence.	
$46.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $45.00.	

	

411	
For the purpose of section 101 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of a composite entity firearms licence for an application for a Category A, B, C, D or H licence.	
$299.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $288.00.

	

412	

For the purpose of section 115 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of the issue of a replacement composite entity firearms licence.	

$46.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $45.00.	

	

413	
For the purpose of section 123 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of a Temporary International Firearms Licence.	
$46.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $45.00.	

	

414	
For the purpose of section 143 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of a permit to acquire.	
$18.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was the same.	

	

415	
For the purpose of section 149 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of the issue of a replacement permit to acquire.	
$18.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was the same.	

	

416	
For the purpose of section 160 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of the registration of a firearm for each firearm.	
$18.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was the same. There was an incorrect reference in DI2017-99 (Firearms (Fees) Determination 2017) to this item to section 164 of the Firearms Act 1996 which relates to the issuance of a firearm registration notice. This has been amended in this Determination to section 160 to reflect the correct provision in the Firearms Act 1996 for the registration of a firearm. 	

	

417	
For the purpose of section 168 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of the registration as a user of a registered firearm for each user.	
$18.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was the same.	

	

418	
For the purpose of section 188 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of a statement about a person who is to be an employee or act as an agent for a firearms dealer.

Explanatory Note: Last financial year fee was $93.00.

$96.00
(GST is not applicable)	

418.1	
For the purpose of section 141 of the Firearms Act 1996 in the case of the issue of a permit.	
$46.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $45.00. Permits can be issued under section 141 for the use and possession of firearms in film and theatrical productions in the circumstances prescribed by regulation (see regulation 70 of the Firearms Regulation 2008); for the use and possession for the purposes of an arms fair (see regulation 71 of the Firearms Regulation 2008); for the use and possession of a tranquilliser if a necessary part of an occupation (see regulation 72 of the Firearms Regulation 2008); for the acquisition, possession or use of a powerhead if for an occupational purpose or for a marine recreational purpose (see regulation 73 of the Firearms Regulation 2008); and to allow shortening or conversion of a firearm.

	

1319	
For the purpose of section 57 of the Firearms Regulation 2008 in the case of an approval for a shooting range.	
$174.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $168.00.	

1320	
For the purpose of section 61 of the Firearms Regulation 2008 in the case of an approval of an approved paintball range.	
$174.00
(GST is not applicable)	

Explanatory Note: Last financial year the fee was $168.00