Acquiring a firearm licence in Australia requires having a 'genuine reason' to own a gun. In most jurisdictions, this requirement can be satisfied by being a paid-up member of a sports shooting club. This paper finds that the thin practical requirements for obtaining a firearm licence are allowing an erosion of Australia’s gun control regime.

Almost 30 years after the Port Arthur massacre, there are more guns in Australia than ever before, and the National Firearms Agreement (NFA) is falling short of its stated aims. There is no National Firearms Register and minors can use firearms in every state. This paper outlines the status of the NFA and the number...

Despite significant reforms following the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre, gun ownership in Australia has risen by 25%. This paper identifies inconsistencies in state regulations while highlighting strong public support for stricter controls. It argues for a unified national approach to regulation, data collection and addressing emerging threats like 3D-printed firearms.

Traffic fines in Australia hit low-income earners disproportionally hard. One potential solution to this problem is traffic fines that are proportional to the income of the offender. This discussion paper outlines one way of applying this model – drawn from Finland – to Australia, including a breakdown for states.