[garjog]

“I have one of these:”

OK, but don’t Australians have to prove that they have a need for a firearm before the government will permit ownership?

Or am I wrong?

(Not to cause offense, I admire Aussies. Just wondering).

[naturalman1975]

OK, but don’t Australians have to prove that they have a need for a firearm before the government will permit ownership?

You have to write a reason on the form. Theoretically they can check. I'm sure they do sometimes, especially if they think somebody is lying for some reason.