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Originally Posted by mithrandir
After a bit of reading through the Customs site and PDFs:
The B710 "IMPORTING WEAPONS - SPECIFIED PERSON" flier is the only one that mentions laser pointers and says:
A certified copy of a licence or authorisation that demonstrates the importer is authorised to possess the goods for the importer’s intended use in accordance with the law of the State or Territory in which the goods are to be used.
and that astronomy is a legitimate purpose.
The B709B "IMPORTING WEAPONS - POLICE CERTIFICATION TEST" flier has:
WHAT GOODS CAN BE IMPORTED UNDER THE POLICE CERTIFICATION TEST?
• Daggers
• Blowpipes and darts
• Nunchakus
• Crossbows and parts
• Slingshots and parts
• Star knives
• Throwing knives, blades and spikes.
Nothing about laser pointers. It says the rules as to whether you need this clearance may vary from state to state, and you have to **apply** for a B709B.
You appear to be able to import and possess a pointer in one state but not be permitted to take it across the border to a use it for a legitimate purpose in another.
Left hand - right hand.
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My understanding is that you can use it in other states if you have a legitimate use, for which astronomy is. As far as I know it is only classed as a "controlled weapon" which means you are allowed to use it for specified uses. The only exception that I am aware of is possibly NSW where I believe it is actually banned. Although I ain't worried about that as I am unlikely to take my scope to NSW any time soon
