Is it illegal to own a baton in Queensland?

Answer 1

No, it's not, but you need a license. Police in Queensland are permitted to carry batons. Batons are a Category M weapon.

To apply for a Weapons Licence in Queensland you need to:

Meet the personal eligibility requirements (listed below)

Have a genuine reason to hold a licence

Have access to secure storage facilities

Have completed an approved firearms safety course

Personal Eligibility Requirements include:

18 years of age or over

Are a resident of Queensland (proof of address required on application)

Are a fit and proper person

Have not, within the past five years, been convicted of a disqualifying offence including misuse of drugs, misuse of weapons, the use or threatened use of violence, or been the subject of a domestic violence protection order

Have a genuine reason for a licence

Can demonstrate appropriate training in the safe use of firearms; and

Have access to secure storage.