Is it legal to own lock picking kits in Australia?

Answer 1

Probably not unless you are a registered and practicing locksmith.

in qld the law reads

http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/Search/isysquery/8c23d945-84c9-4175-9294-534cd517723b/1/doc/SummaryOffB04Exp.pdf#xml=http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/Search/isysquery/8c23d945-84c9-4175-9294-534cd517723b/1/hilite/

A person possessing lock picks, an electronic car door lock scanner, or a
jemmy in other than easily explainable circumstances, e.g., a locksmith,
carpenter, or a person undertaking home renovations, may warrant the
suspicion of police that the person may intend to used the equipment for a
burglary or vehicle theft. Obviously, the suspicion held by police must be
reasonable and therefore will be dependent on the circumstances under
which the person is found with the items. For example, a person holding a
scanner while standing near a vehicle parked in a car park will raise
suspicion that the person intends to break into the vehicle.

Answer 2

There is no law against the ownership of lockpick kits in the UK. However there are quite a few against the use of them (unless it's on your own property or on private land with owner's permission) and they will be confiscated if found on your person by the police in a public place.

Answer 3

No, but being gay is