The Guardian Australia
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·2 hours ago
Gun licence applications surge 700% after Bondi attack, undermining buyback scheme
Gun licence applications in New South Wales surged nearly 700% in the four weeks after the December Bondi Beach attack, undermining Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's national buyback scheme. Most Australian states have rejected the program despite recommendations from a royal commission review. Sporting shooters cited reasons for increased applications, while Queensland and other states prioritized alternative safety measures.
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