Bondi Beach Suspect Had Firearms Licence for 10 Years Overview of Australia’s Gun Laws

The Bondi Beach shooting in Australia, which resulted in 15 fatalities, has prompted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to consider tightening the country’s already strict gun laws. One of the attackers held a firearms license since 2015 and possessed multiple registered weapons. Proposed changes include a national firearms register and stricter eligibility criteria for gun licenses based on criminal associations. Australia’s gun laws were significantly strengthened following the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, leading to a dramatic decrease in gun-related murders.

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