Bondi Attack Prompts Review of Australia's Strict Gun Laws

• Australia's strict gun laws, implemented after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, have historically made mass shootings rare.
• The 1996 National Firearms Agreement banned semi-automatic weapons, introduced licensing and registration, and included a large gun buyback program.
• A 2018 study found no mass shootings for 22 years after the NFA, demonstrating the laws' effectiveness in reducing gun violence.
• Despite strict regulations, legal gun ownership has increased in Australia, raising concerns following the recent Bondi attack.
• Following the Bondi shooting, Australian leaders are considering further tightening gun laws, including limits on weapon numbers and licence duration.

Why It Matters: Australia's strong gun laws are re-evaluated after a rare mass shooting.