NSW Liberals pledge to scrap gun buyback amid election countdown
The New South Wales Liberals have pledged to freeze the state's buyback of guns and scrap ownership limits for farmers, if elected next year.
The New South Wales Liberal party has announced they will freeze the state's gun buyback scheme and scrap ownership limits for farmers if they win the upcoming March election. The decision comes after the party voted in favor of gun caps and a buyback last year. Party leader Kellie Sloane stated the changes would depend on a commission of inquiry into firearms legislation and stakeholder feedback.
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley criticized the move as a "backflip" by the Liberals, who face a challenging race to the state election. The Liberals, along with the Nationals, have pledged to support One Nation's weaker gun laws, sparking opposition from the NSW opposition leader. The party defended its stance, claiming they offered bipartisanship support after the Bondi Beach terror attack and are committed to addressing community safety concerns.
The issue of gun control has gained attention as one of the key policy debates ahead of the election, with the Liberals promising a commission of inquiry to reform gun laws and target organized crime.
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