What actions is Australia taking on guns?
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Answer
Australia is introducing major gun reforms after the Bondi Beach shooting, including a new national gun buyback, stricter licensing, caps on firearm ownership, and a push for a unified national firearms register. States are expediting legislation to limit gun numbers, tighten background checks, and restrict licenses to citizens. These measures mark the most significant overhaul since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.
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Australia announces gun buyback program after Bondi Beach shooting
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NSW government proposes a cap of four firearms per person (ten for primary producers and sports shooters), tighter licensing renewals, mandatory club membership, and safe storage checks. Excess firearms to be surrendered via a buyback.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces Australia's largest gun buyback scheme since 1996, aiming to reduce registered firearms, with states managing collection and the AFP overseeing destruction. Details, including a possible amnesty, are under discussion.
Draft bill aims to reduce the number of firearms per person, reclassify certain shotguns, restrict magazine capacities, and allow police to withdraw gun licenses from those deemed a threat, removing the appeals process.
