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Kristina Kothrakis
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Weapons Offences - VIC
The Law - Control of body armour

What the Law states - Control of body armour


Control of Weapons Act 1990 - SECT 8A

Control of body armour

8A. Control of body armour

(1) A person must not-

(a) bring body armour into Victoria; or

(b) cause body armour to be brought or sent into Victoria; or

(c) manufacture, sell or purchase body armour; or

(d) possess or use body armour-

without an exemption under section 8B or an approval under section 8C.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an employee of a person who holds an approval under section 8C if the employee is acting in the course of his or her employment and in accordance with the approval.

Maximum Penalty in Victoria



2 years / 240 penalty units

What the Prosecution must prove - Control of body armour - Vic


1. A person brought or caused body armour to be brought or sent into Victoria, manufactured, sold, purchased or possessed body armour.

Possible Defences - Control of body armour


1. Factual dispute.

2. Are an employee of a person who holds approval and are acting in course of employment in accordance with the approval.

3. Lack of intent

Which court will hear the charge of Control of body armour


Magistrates Court

Appeal Control of body armour Charge
Article published on 09/01/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
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