Police cordon off an area at Bondi Beach after a reported shooting in Sydney (Photo: AP)
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News1819-12-2025, 07:35

Australia Vows Tougher Gun Laws, National Buyback After Deadly Bondi Attack

  • Australian PM Anthony Albanese announced plans for tougher firearm laws and a national gun buyback scheme following the deadly Bondi Beach attack.
  • The attack, which killed 15 people, is Australia's deadliest mass shooting since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.
  • Albanese noted there are currently more guns in Australia than during Port Arthur, emphasizing the need to remove "dangerous guns off our streets."
  • Proposed measures include limiting gun ownership, reviewing licenses, restricting ownership to citizens, and strengthening hate laws.
  • The federal government will work with states and territories to buy back newly banned and illegal firearms, with costs shared.

Why It Matters: Australia strengthens gun laws and launches a national buyback to prevent future tragedies like Bondi Beach.

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