Paintball law ups its game

Have your say on new paintball industry laws for NSW.

Thousands of people recreationally and competitively enjoy paintball each year, in authorised urban and regional venues across NSW.

Late last year, we reviewed the laws* governing the sport. We asked for feedback by public consultation on how we could make it safer for players and the community, while offering industry an even playing field with interstate and international counterparts.

The draft Paintball Amendment Bill 2022 (the Bill) takes on the recommendations from the consultation. The Bill aims to:

  • strengthen how effective the laws* are
  • create an even playing field for NSW and interstate paintball marker suppliers
  • introduce exemptions to be considered on a case-by-case basis, allowing markers to be used outside of paintball venues, where there is low risk to public safety
  • improve safety and clarify the original intent of the law.

Your feedback will help us understand how the proposed laws might affect the industry and the community.

Tell us what you think

We want to hear from past and current paintball venue operators, marker owners, industry bodies, as well as anyone with an interest in the paintball industry in NSW.

Have your say by doing a quick poll or completing a survey. For more information, we have developed an Explanatory paper designed to help you draft a written submission. Please also refer to the Documents and links box (on the right).

The consultation is open until 5.00 pm, Wednesday 1 February 2023.


* Paintball Act 2018

Have your say on new paintball industry laws for NSW.

Thousands of people recreationally and competitively enjoy paintball each year, in authorised urban and regional venues across NSW.

Late last year, we reviewed the laws* governing the sport. We asked for feedback by public consultation on how we could make it safer for players and the community, while offering industry an even playing field with interstate and international counterparts.

The draft Paintball Amendment Bill 2022 (the Bill) takes on the recommendations from the consultation. The Bill aims to:

  • strengthen how effective the laws* are
  • create an even playing field for NSW and interstate paintball marker suppliers
  • introduce exemptions to be considered on a case-by-case basis, allowing markers to be used outside of paintball venues, where there is low risk to public safety
  • improve safety and clarify the original intent of the law.

Your feedback will help us understand how the proposed laws might affect the industry and the community.

Tell us what you think

We want to hear from past and current paintball venue operators, marker owners, industry bodies, as well as anyone with an interest in the paintball industry in NSW.

Have your say by doing a quick poll or completing a survey. For more information, we have developed an Explanatory paper designed to help you draft a written submission. Please also refer to the Documents and links box (on the right).

The consultation is open until 5.00 pm, Wednesday 1 February 2023.


* Paintball Act 2018