In NSW the following advice is given on the NSW Police website:
" Note that you will not need to obtain a permit to possess/use a laser pointer with a power level greater than one milliwatt if you are a member of an approved astronomical organisation. "
Note also that in some states the Act refers to 'hand held' laser pointers. Thus one would argue a pointer permanently mounted on a telescope does not fall within the restrictions.
Some states have blanket bans on Class3B and 4 lasers.
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