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Mutual Recognition of Interstate Licences and Permits

This does not however apply to persons who hold a licence, permit or authority under the law of another state of Australia which is subject to mutual recognition under section 32 of the Weapons Act 1990 and section 9 of the Weapons Regulations 1996.

Section 32 of the Weapons Act 1990 and section 9 of the Weapons Regulations 1996 allows a person holding a licence issued by another Australian State to possess a weapon in Queensland if:

- They are participating in a shooting competition including training for a competition and receiving training in the use of category M crossbows; or
- They are shooting recreationally (hunting) on rural land only with the express consent of the owner;
- They have an occupational requirement to shoot on rural land for a rural purpose.

All other purposes require the issue of a Visitors Licence.

Section 3A of the Weapons Regulation 1996 allows persons holding interstate licences recognised by section 32 to further possess weapons in transport only if it is necessarily incidental to engaging in the activity authorised under the licence, for example, transporting the weapon to the range for use in a competition/training.

Last Updated: 09/12/2008

Queensland Police Service

Visiting Queensland

Mutual Recognition of Interstate Licences and Permits