by Rayder44 » 20 Nov 2014, 11:41 am
NSW Schedule 1 Prohibited Weapons - Clause 4(1)
"Body armour vests (or other similar article) designed for anti-ballistic purposes or similar purposes (such as protection against electroshock or conducted energy devices) and to be worn on (or to cover) any part of the body, but not including helmets or anti-ballistic articles used to protect the eyes or ears."
As I would read it, an empty jacket doesn't have anti-ballistic properties so I don't think it would be regulated. However any kevlar or plating designed for the jacket would be.