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The Australian parliament passes laws introducing a nationwide gun buyback program, stricter background

2026 Australia gun buyback program — The Australian parliament passes laws introducing a nationwide gun buyback program, stricter background checks, and tougher penalties for hate crimes, following the 2025 Bondi Beac

Published January 20, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2026 Australia gun buyback program.

The Australian parliament passes laws introducing a nationwide gun buyback program, stricter background checks, and tougher penalties for hate crimes, following the 2025 Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15 people. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australias-lower-house-passes-tougher-gun-control-laws-response-bondi-mass-2026-01-20/ (Reuters)]

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