Apparently that isn't automatic:
If an Interim AVO is made, the police will hold onto the defendant’s firearms until the AVO application is finished.
If the AVO application is withdrawn or dismissed, the defendant’s firearms licence will no longer be suspended. They may be able to get their firearms back from the police.
If a Final AVO is made, the defendant’s firearms will be disposed of or destroyed.
If an AVO is made for a specified period of time, the defendant may be able to apply for a new firearms licence 10 years after the date the Final AVO ends. They will need to show that they are a 'fit and proper person' to have a firearms licence.
The defendant can apply to get their licence before the 10-year period expires if the Court revoked the AVO. For more information, see
Varying (changing) or revoking (cancelling) an Apprehended Violence Order.
If the AVO is made for an indefinite period of time, the defendant won't be able to apply for a new firearms licence unless the AVO is varied or revoked.
Consequences of an AVO