Aussie Laser-Pointer Ban in New South Wales.

No mention if there is a power threshold. (see update, below)

Legitimate users, like astronomy enthusiasts, will have to apply for prohibited weapons permits.

That’s right, mate. You’ll need a frikkin’ carry permit for your laser pointer (especially if it’s mounted on the head of an endangered shark). “Roscoe” and “heater” are taken as nicknames for guns. What street name can we give a laser pointer? What about slogans? “When laser pointers are outlawed, only outlaws will have laser pointers” doesn’t quite cut it.

Hard to imagine using a laser pointer could affect the patellar tendon in this way. No, not really that hard, I guess.

Update: one article mentions class 3 and 4 lasers. Class 3R includes lasers less than 5 mW. Of course, with beam divergence, a laser that is dangerous in close proximity does not present the same danger at a distance.