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Australia plans gun buyback scheme in response to Bondi Beach killings

Australia has announced a national gun buyback scheme following the deadly Bondi Beach shootings, where fifteen people lost their lives and dozens were injured during a Hanukkah celebration. The attack, believed to be inspired by the Islamic State, has prompted both federal and state governments to pledge sweeping reforms, including tightening gun control laws and strengthening hate crime legislation. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese referenced the historic Port Arthur massacre as a catalyst for previous gun law reforms, emphasizing the need to remove more firearms from Australian streets. The Jewish community and broader public have held tributes for the victims, while authorities move quickly to enact new restrictions on firearm ownership and licensing.

Original article source: https://news.sky.com/story/australia-plans-gun-buyback-scheme-in-response-to-bondi-beach-killings-13485480
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