Summary
Australian lawmakers approved stricter laws on gun control and hate crimes after a shooting at a Jewish festival in Bondi Beach. The new laws introduce a national gun buyback program, tighter background checks for gun licenses, and increased penalties for hate crimes. The laws still need approval from the Senate.
Key Facts
- Australian Parliament passed new laws targeting gun violence and hate crimes.
- The laws follow a shooting at a Jewish festival in Bondi Beach that killed 15 people.
- A national gun buyback scheme and tighter gun license checks are part of the new measures.
- The legislation also includes a crackdown on hate crimes.
- Suspected attackers of the shooting were said to be inspired by the ISIL group.
- The new laws need approval from the Senate before they can take effect.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called Parliament back early to address this issue.
- New gun regulations involve more thorough background checks with help from intelligence services.
