Which NSW Act amendment prohibited issuing or revoking a gun licence or permit if the individual has been subject to an AVO?

• A. Firearms Act 1989 (NSW)
• B. Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007
• C. Criminal Procedure Act 1986
• D. Protection Orders Act 1990

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is how protective orders interact with firearms licensing in NSW. An AVO is a protective order issued in domestic violence or related situations, and safety laws require restricting access to firearms when someone is subject to such an order. The amendment to the Firearms Act 1989 (NSW) explicitly sets out that if a person has been the subject of an AVO, the licensing authority cannot issue a new gun licence or permit, and can revoke an existing licence. This creates a direct link: being under an AVO automatically triggers firearm licensing prohibitions to prevent dangerous individuals from holding firearms, prioritising public safety.

The other acts listed are involved in creating or governing protective orders or criminal procedures, but they don’t themselves place the licensing prohibition on firearms. The Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 establishes AVOs, the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 deals with general criminal procedures, and the Protection Orders Act 1990 covers protective orders in a broader sense. None of these directly regulate gun licences in the way the Firearms Act amendment does.