{
  "id": 1357993,
  "title": "Australia politics live: Nationals argue gun buyback is against constitutional clause featured in The Castle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/australia-politics-live-nationals-argue-gun-buyback-is-against-1357993",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T21:44:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian Australia",
    "slug": "the-guardian-australia",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/17/australia-politics-live-labor-work-rights-visa-holders-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-pauline-hanson-liberal-party-one-nation-ntwnfb"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie has voiced concerns that a recent gun buyback deal between the federal government and New South Wales might not comply with the constitution. The deal, which provides a fixed compensation fee to NSW gun licence holders based on the type of firearm, has sparked debate over whether it meets constitutional requirements. McKenzie argues that the buyback scheme must ensure that market value is paid to Australians for their own assets, as stated in the federal constitution. She remains confident that an agreement can be reached between the parties involved, emphasizing that the Coalition is open to reforming the scheme.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "Australia politics live: Nationals argue gun buyback is against constitutional clause featured in The Castle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/australia-politics-live-nationals-argue-gun-buyback-is-against",
        "published": "2026-08-16T21:44:49.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}