Australians....how do I bring a rifle with me?

[Steelhead]

I'm looking for some help from any Australians out there. I recently accepted a job in Australia and would like to know what it would take to bring a rifle with me to Australia. Or if it would be easier to just buy one when I get there. I've looked through most of the government web sites, but it's giving me a headache!

Anyway, any help would be appreciated.

 

[Phil1]

This might be a start

http://www.sportingclays.org.au/nationals/forms/Application for International Visitor Permit 1.pdf

 

[Macca]

G'day mate,
Phil's given you a good heads up to start with,but if I assume you're only on a temporary visa you've probably no chance of either bringing wth you or purchasing.
Having said that however,it really depends on which state you'll be resident in & the relevant firearms registries will be able to give you the information you need.
Each state has it's own registry & way of doing things & what you lose in one state you make up for in another,for example a permit to acquire is required in each state to purchase a firearm.In Victoria this is done electronically at the point of sale,in NSW it takes two weeks,in Western Australia the firearm must be purchased before a PTA is submtted etc,.
I'm not saying it can't happen,but talking to the registry in which state you're resident in is the first step.

 

[Steelhead]

Thanks for the replies!

I'll be in the Northern Territory. I've tried to contact a shooting club there, but they have not replied to me.

Macca,

I think you may be right. I'll only be there for 2 years, maybe 4 at most, so I'm starting to think I won't be able to do anything.

I guess I'll just have to save my money and go on a shopping spree when I get back to the States. ;-)