Australia politics live: Nationals argue gun buyback is against constitutional clause featured in The Castle
Scheme will give NSW gun licence holders a fixed compensation fee based on type of firearm. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Nationals argue low gun buyback price doesn’t sit well with the constitution Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie says the first and only deal so far negotiated between the commonwealth and NSW to buy back guns in the wake…
Nationals senators Bridget McKenzie and others argue that the recently negotiated gun buyback scheme, which offers a fixed compensation fee to NSW gun licence holders based on the type of firearm, conflicts with the Australian constitution. The first deal proposed between the commonwealth and New South Wales to purchase guns following the Bondi terror attack may not be constitutionally compliant.
McKenzie insists that any buyback program must adhere to specific constitutional requirements, including the payment of market value for assets. The Coalition has expressed its willingness to reform the scheme, acknowledging its importance.
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