NSW launches gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi terror attack
New South Wales will become the first state to begin a gun buyback scheme promised in the wake of the Bondi massacre, with shooters to be compensated up to $10,000 per firearm.
New South Wales is set to initiate a gun buyback scheme following the December 14 Bondi Beach terror attack, which killed 15 people. The scheme is expected to affect up to 274,000 firearms and 50,000 license holders, representing about a quarter of those registered in the state. The buyback begins in November, with compensation up to $10,000 per firearm.
The goal is to remove dangerous guns from the community and enhance safety. The Commonwealth, the state, and federal governments will share the costs of destruction and administration. However, not all states support the initiative, with Queensland and Victoria outright rejecting it. Only Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory have committed to the national scheme, while negotiations over funding are ongoing.
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