Draft gun bill link at bottom
Fellow Aussies, especially those of us who value our rights as responsible firearm owners, hunters, farmers, and sports shooters – we are deeply alarmed and extremely concerned about the new federal “Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026” that’s just been exposed as a draft. While the title sounds noble (and combating hate is important), buried deep in this massive bill is Schedule 4 – a sweeping overhaul of our firearms laws that could spell disaster for law-abiding citizens like you and me. This isn’t just tweaking; it’s a full-on assault on our freedoms under the guise of “safety.”
If shooter’s organisations would care to consult the real Commonwealth Constitution of Australia they would find the Commonwealth does not have power to legislate gun laws over the states unless the states agree. We can’t remember any referendum doing such.
In 1996 Queensland held out against the Liberal’s gun buyback but was forced to agree when the Zionist John Howard threatened to withhold federal funding from the State..
Referrals of Power (Section 51(xxxvii))
The federal Parliament can legislate on matters normally reserved for States if those States formally refer the matter to the Commonwealth. This has been used for corporations law and industrial relations.
Concurrent Legislative Powers (Section 51)
Most federal law-making powers are “concurrent,” meaning they can be shared with State parliaments. However, under Section 109, if a State law is inconsistent with a valid federal law, the federal law prevails. Key areas include:
- Trade and Commerce: Regulating international and interstate trade.
- Taxation: Collecting revenue, including income and company taxes.
- Social Services: Providing pensions, maternity allowances, and unemployment benefits.
- Communications: Overseeing postal, telegraphic, and telephonic services (interpreted to include the internet and television).
- Family Law: Legislating on marriage, divorce, and parental rights.
- External Affairs: Making laws to uphold international treaties and managing foreign policy.
- Immigration and Citizenship: Managing borders, naturalization, and the status of aliens.
Not all states agree with a gun buyback or any changes to their already strict gun laws. Queensland, the Northern Territory and Tasmania have said they will not comply.
Then there are the issues of the Governor General giving Royal Assent to allow a bill to become law. Nearly every independent Constitutional researcher and authority in the country maintains the GG cannot give Royal Assent to any bill.
The Australia Act 1987 removed the Crown and the High Court in 1999, Sue-v-Hill reaffirmed this legal maxim that Britain is now a foreign entity. How does the position of GG become lawful when the Letters Patent for her appointment no longer get approval from the Queen now King? The Prime Minister now appoints the GG.
The Constitution states a bill must have Royal Assent before becoming law, but this is impossible, the Crown is gone. In effect it is the political parties approving their own laws when signed off by the GG.
But here is the catch. There was no referendum to approve Labor’s Australia Act 1987, despite the Commonwealth Constitution stating there must be a referendum to make such a monumental alteration to remove the Crown from Australia.
This dichotomy of law is the mess we have been left in essentially by treacherous Labor since Whitlam.
Let us break it down for you in detail, because this affects EVERYONE, not just gun owners.
First off, they’re introducing a National Gun Buyback Scheme (Part 1 of Schedule 4). Remember the 1996 buyback after Port Arthur?
This is round two, but broader. The government wants to buy back and destroy even more firearms, including semi-automatics, pumps, and levers that many of us use for pest control, competition, or self-defense against feral cattle, pigs, dingoes and camels in rural areas. They claim it’s to reduce hate crimes, but how does disarming honest folks stop extremists? This could cost billions in taxpayer money and leave us vulnerable!
Remember America’s Second Amendment has kept foreign invaders from US soil since the Civil War in 1861.
The US population is armed and knows how to use firearms. The Chinese and Indonesian governments will be rubbing their hands in glee at the disarmament of Australians by their “pretty boy.”
Then there’s the Firearms Background Checks expansion (Part 2). They’re ramping up AusCheck and ASIO involvement, digging into spent convictions and sharing data across agencies. If you’ve ever had a minor run-in with the law – even if it’s ancient history – you might be flagged as “unfit.” This feels like Big Brother watching every move, turning background checks into a surveillance tool. Extreme concern here: it could unfairly block thousands from owning guns, even if they’re reformed or innocent.
Part 3: Transmission of Firearms Information to ACIC. Customs will now share ALL import data on guns and ammo with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. More data sharing means more potential for leaks, errors, or misuse. Privacy? Gone. This centralizes control and could lead to a national registry by stealth – something we’ve fought against for years!
Now, the import bans in Part 5 are absurd! They’re prohibiting or restricting:
• Assisted repeating action and straight-pull repeating action firearms – These are reliable for hunting and farming, but now lumped in with “dangerous” categories, including banning importation of certain types like rimfire rifles with magazines greater than 10 rounds.
• Belt feeders – Even if they’re for legitimate use, banned.
• Magazines over 30 rounds – High-capacity mags for center-fire rifles? Outlawed unless you jump through hoops like “official purposes” tests.
• Handguns – Tighter controls, making it harder for sports shooters and collectors.
• Frames and receivers – The core parts of guns treated like full firearms, with serial number mandates.
• Skirmish markers (gel blasters, airsoft) – Banned if they look too real or have accessories. Kids’ toys or fun sports? Criminalized!
• Firearm sound suppressors (silencers) – Only for officials or special purposes; no more for hearing protection on farms.
• Speed loaders – Devices to reload quickly? Added to the “firearm accessory” ban list.
• And proof of citizenship for imports – Extra red tape that could delay or deny access.
Plus, public safety tests (Part 4) give the Minister (the Attorney-General) arbitrary power to block imports if they “pose a risk” – vague enough to ban almost anything. We’re extremely concerned because this means the Attorney-General can unilaterally decide what may be considered a dangerous weapon, and that’s not subject to a proper public interest test, allowing for decisions that might not truly serve the broader community’s needs or rights.
And Part 7 criminalizes sharing info online about firearm or explosive manufacturing via carriage services (like internet or phone) with up to 5 years jail! This could shut down forums, tutorials, or even historical discussions.
Finally, ammunition equipment (Part 😎 – Gear like belts holding over 30 rounds? Banned for most uses. This hits competitive shooters hard.
This bill isn’t just about hate; it’s using a serious issue to push through draconian gun control that disproportionately punishes the innocent while extremists find ways around laws anyway. We’re extremely concerned this erodes our rights-increases government overreach, and sets a precedent for more restrictions.
Rural communities will suffer – think farmers dealing with feral animals without proper tools. Sports and recreation? Gutted. And the buyback? It could bankrupt small businesses and leave us defenseless.
We CAN’T let this pass quietly! We will also be providing a guide on how to make submissions as part of this legislative review.
Read the full draft here: https://www.ag.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/combatting-antisemitism-hate-and-extremism-bill-2026.pdf.
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Cairns News: Albanese and Liberals are under strict instruction from the Jewish lobby run by Mark Liebler and the ADC to disarm as many honest shooters as possible just as John Howard did under instruction in 1996. Albo’s new ‘laws’ will make no difference to the the underworld, Muslim bikie gangs or security industry which have all the guns they need to conduct their gang warfare.
https://www.antidefamation.com.au
Netanyahu’s dirt files run deep and Australian politicians have not escaped his tentacles. Ask Bill and Hilary Clinton, Albo and Paul Keating too while you are at it.
When will ASIO and AFP raid the mosques?
