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New South Wales to launch major gun buyback following Bondi Beach attack
New South Wales will launch a major gun buyback program on November 2, following a deadly terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in December 2025 that killed 15 people. The initiative, supported by the federal government, aims to reduce the number of firearms in circulation, with an estimated 274,000 weapons potentially affected.
The program will be implemented in two phases. The first phase, starting in November, offers fixed compensation for various firearms, including up to A$1,000 for revolvers and rifles, and A$450 for air rifles. A second phase scheduled for early 2027 will target higher-value firearms worth over A$3,000, with compensation capped at A$10,000 per weapon. The federal and NSW governments have agreed to split the administration costs of the scheme 50/50.
In addition to the buyback, new state laws have been introduced to restrict individual gun ownership to four firearms, with exceptions for farmers and professional shooters who may hold up to ten. License terms have also been reduced from five years to two. While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Chris Minns advocate for these reforms to prevent future attacks, the measures have faced criticism from political opponents and firearm industry groups, who argue the scheme unfairly targets law-abiding citizens.
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Anthony Albanese · Australian Government · Bondi Beach · Chris Minns · Naveed Akram · New South Wales · One Nation
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- [● 6 SOURCES] A second phase of the scheme starting in early 2027 will offer compensation up to $10,000 for high-value firearms with a market value above $3,000. www.europesays.com · www.stheadline.com · 7news.com.au
- [● 5 SOURCES] The first phase of the buyback begins on November 2, offering compensation for revolvers, semi-automatic handguns, shotguns, and rifles. www.europesays.com · www.stheadline.com · 7news.com.au
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Prime Minister stated that meaningful nationwide gun reform is necessary to prevent a repeat of the Bondi attack. www.europesays.com · www.stheadline.com · thenightly.com.au · 7news.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The New South Wales government expects the buyback to remove up to 274,000 firearms from circulation. www.stheadline.com · thenightly.com.au
- [● 7 SOURCES] Eligible businesses and dealers can receive grants of up to $25,000 and license fee relief of $500 over two years. www.stheadline.com · 7news.com.au · www.europesays.com · jurnalul.ro
- [● 18 SOURCES] The Bondi Beach terror attack in December 2025 resulted in the deaths of 15 people. www.europesays.com · www.stheadline.com · 7news.com.au · antiguatribune.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · +10 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] New gun laws in NSW restrict individual ownership to four firearms, with exceptions for farmers and professional shooters allowed up to ten. www.europesays.com · www.stheadline.com · 7news.com.au · antiguatribune.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · +16 more
- [DISPUTED] The federal and New South Wales governments will split the administration costs of the buyback scheme 50/50. www.europesays.com · thenightly.com.au · 7news.com.au · www.chinesepress.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] Phase two of the scheme will provide compensation for high-value firearms (over $3,000) in early 2027. www.europesays.com · www.stheadline.com · 7news.com.au · www.g4media.ro · www.chinesepress.com · +3 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Eligible businesses and dealers can receive grants of up to $25,000. www.stheadline.com · 7news.com.au · www.commonwealthunion.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] The buyback program is expected to remove up to 274,000 firearms from circulation in New South Wales. www.stheadline.com · thenightly.com.au · www.europesays.com · www.g4media.ro · www.chinesepress.com · +2 more
- [DISPUTED] The federal and NSW governments will split the administration costs of the buyback scheme 50/50. www.europesays.com · www.stheadline.com · thenightly.com.au · 7news.com.au · www.commonwealthunion.com · +1 more