Crossbows legal in Australia?

Question

I want to get a cross bow but I'm not sure if they are legal. I know that compound bows are legal and you don't need a license, but does the same apply to crossbows?

P.S. I'm in Victoria

Answer 1

You need to get a catagory M weapons licence. Have a look at this page. http://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/we...

You need a genuine reason: From 1 July 2003 Category M weapons are included in the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997. Category M include martial arts devices, crossbows, incendiary or inflammable devices and flick knives. Certain category M weapons can be held on a Collector’s, Miscellaneous or Group licence.

Answer 2

No - you need something like a licence (actually called an exemption) unless you're the member of a sporting club