Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Australia. 2016 ‘Record Keeping [Imports-Exports].’ National Report of Australia on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA); Section 3, p. 3. New York NY: Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations. 27 April
Relevant contents
5.11. Does your country require that exporters and importers of SALW keep records of their activities? YES
5.11.1. What information must be recorded (check relevant boxes)?
a) Quantity of SALW traded: YES
b) Type or model of SALW traded: YES
c) Markings appearing on transferred SALW: YES
d) Transactions: YES
i) Identity of buyer/seller: YES
ii) Country SALW are to be delivered to or purchased from: YES
iii) Date of delivery: [No response]
e) Other: [No response]
6.14.2. How long must records of transfers be kept?
For as long as the dealer/agent is in business, however, Australia has registration of all firearms so Government records will exist indefinitely.
[SALW = Small Arms and Light Weapons]
Last accessed at:
http://www.poa-iss.org/NationalReport/NationalReports.aspx