Jurisdiction Policy Map
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Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
2026 Expansion Joined
Canberra commits to immediate inclusion in federal voluntary surrender and buyback schemes following recent violent incidents, backed by PM Anthony Albanese's national safety compact.
Governing Statute
Firearms Act 1996 (ACT)
Surrender Amnesty Type
Permanent No-Penalty Surrender + Statutory Buyback
Waiting Period (PTA)
28 Days (First Permit)
Safe Storage Tier
Level 1 & 2 Steel Safes / Solid Bolting
National Register Integration
Full Live Sync (National Registry)
National Firearms Framework & Milestones
1996 NFA Landmark
Port Arthur Agreement
643,726 firearms surrendered
~$500M AUD funded by 0.2% Medicare levy
2002 Handgun Buyback
National Handgun Reform
68,727 handguns removed
~$68M AUD statutory compensation
2026 ACT Initiative
Capital Surrender Accord
Announced by PM Albanese
Targeted Category C/D/H compensation
Statutory Surrender Compensation Calculator
Configure firearms surrender inventories under official Australian firearm classifications to calculate estimated statutory compensation based on standard NFA condition schedules.
| Category & Specification | Condition | Unit Value (AUD) | Qty | Subtotal |
|---|
Total Items Surrendered
17
Est. Compensation Total
$19,500 AUD
High-Risk Tier Fraction
Jurisdiction Scope
ACT