Australia news live: Pauline Hanson opposes major gun buyback agreed in wake of Bondi terror attack
Summary
Australian leaders have agreed to a major gun buyback program in New South Wales to respond to a terror attack at Bondi Beach. The federal and state governments will share the cost equally, paying owners compensation for various types of firearms. Pauline Hanson, a political leader, opposes the plan, saying it will hurt law-abiding gun owners like farmers.Key Facts
- The gun buyback program was approved by parliament earlier this year after the Bondi terror attack.
- The buyback will happen in two phases, with costs split 50/50 between the federal and NSW governments.
- Payments will range from $450 for air rifles up to $1,000 for revolvers.
- Compensation amounts vary based on the type of gun, including semi-automatic handguns, shotguns, and rifles.
- Pauline Hanson opposes the buyback, arguing it unfairly affects farmers and law-abiding citizens.
- Hanson also argues that taxpayers should not pay for the gun buyback program.
- National cabinet plans to strengthen firearms laws and combat antisemitism after a deadly shooting in December 2025.
- Other news includes a penguin dying from bird flu in Victoria before a vaccination program starts.
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