What this ordinance does
The federal government made the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Legislation Amendment (Gel Blasters) Ordinance 2026, signed on 12 June 2026. The ordinance amends laws applying to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands that relate to gel blasters.
Administering department and enabling legislation
The ordinance is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts under the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955.
What the ordinance changes
The ordinance makes two distinct changes:
- Schedule 1 - amends the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Applied Laws Ordinance 1992.
- Schedule 2 - repeals the Importation of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives Ordinance 1992.
Geographic scope
The ordinance applies only to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands territory. The source summary states it has no practical effect on mainland Australian businesses.
Dates in force
The ordinance was in force from 12 June 2026 to 7 September 2026, after which it was repealed.
Key actions
- If a business operates on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands involving gel blasters or the importation of arms, ammunition, or explosives, the full text of the ordinance is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00722 to understand how the changes to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Applied Laws Ordinance 1992 apply.
- The ordinance was only in force from 12 June 2026 to 7 September 2026. The Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au is the source for the current applicable rules after that date.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.