https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australia-gun-buyback-to-start-in-november-pm-albanese-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australia-gun-buyback-to-start-in-november-pm-albanese-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australia-gun-buyback-to-start-in-november-pm-albanese-says#u44856Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:15:59 +0000The Australian government will begin a gun buyback program in November, following a recent shooting at Bondi Beach. The program aims to reduce the number of guns in circulation. Prime Minister Albanese announced the initiative, which is part of a broader effort to tighten gun laws. The buyback program is expected to be one of the largest in decades.Why it mattersThe gun buyback program is a response to growing concerns about gun violence in Australia, particularly after the Bondi Beach shooting. The Australian government has been under pressure to take action to reduce the risk of such inciden