https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australian-state-to-begin-gun-buyback-after-bondi-beach-attackContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australian-state-to-begin-gun-buyback-after-bondi-beach-attackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australian-state-to-begin-gun-buyback-after-bondi-beach-attack#u46447Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:50:38 +0000The Australian Capital Territory will join New South Wales in a gun buyback program initiated by Prime Minister Albanese. This expansion follows a December 14, 2025, attack at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney. The scheme includes stricter gun license checks and measures to crack down on hate. The center-left government established the legal framework for these actions in January to reduce firearm circulation and address security concerns across multiple jurisdictions.Why it mattersThe Bondi Beach attack targeted a religious gathering in Sydney, the capital of New South Wales. Th https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australian-state-to-begin-gun-buyback-after-bondi-beach-attackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australian-state-to-begin-gun-buyback-after-bondi-beach-attack#u44887Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:15:34 +0000The Australian state of New South Wales will begin a gun buyback program in November, following a recent attack at Bondi Beach. The program aims to reduce the number of firearms in circulation. The buyback scheme was announced by Prime Minister Albanese, who emphasized the need for sensible gun reform. The program's effectiveness and potential impact on gun violence are being closely watched.Why it mattersThe gun buyback program is part of a broader effort to address gun violence in Australia. The country has a history of implementing strict gun control laws, and the recent attack at Bond