The ANAO could examine entity administration of selected aspects of the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Act 2026 including agency advice to the decision maker, on:

• the new power allowing the Minister for Home Affairs, or their delegate, to refuse permission to import a firearm or weapon, or related good, where the importation of that item poses a risk to the health, safety or security of the public or a sector of the public; and/or
• the new power enabling the Minister for Home Affairs to refuse to grant, or to cancel, a visa, on the basis of hate motivated conduct and offences relating to the spread of hatred and extremism;
• implementation by the Australian Border Force of arrangements to give effect to amendments to customs regulations that will prohibit the import and export of violent extremist material and prohibited hate symbols; and/or
• the establishment of a National Gun Buyback Scheme.