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A: Yes, you are. Clause 19 of the Firearms Regulation 2017 provides that if a person's
application for a subsequent licence or permit is made before the person's current
licence or permit expires but has not been dealt with by the Registry before its expiry,
the authority conferred by the current licence or permit continues until such time as the
person is notified of the issue of, or refusal of, the subsequent licence or permit.
The Clause also provides that if an applicant fails to collect the subsequent licence or
permit within 60 days of being notified of its issue, the subsequent licence or permit is
taken to have been surrendered and the authority conferred by the current licence or
permit ceases to have effect.
So, you are covered until the licence renewal is granted but readers need to make sure
they continue to monitor the progress of their application so they collect the licence
within the time frame once it has been issued.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ARTICLE IS GENERAL IN
NATURE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED LEGAL ADVICE.
Should you require legal advice relevant to a particular matter concerning you, it is
always advisable to contact a lawyer. Mainstone Lawyers are able to provide legal
advice regarding all rearms and other Police related matters.
Contact our office on (02) 9531 0322, Email info@mainstonelawyers.com.au
or on our website mainstonelawyers.com.au
Q. I have applied to renew my licence but haven't
received a reply back from the Firearms Registry and
my licence is due to expire soon. Am I still covered by
the previous licence?
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