Australia to begin gun buyback scheme in response to Bondi shooting | Politics
Gun Buyback Program to Launch in New South Wales Amid Security Concerns
SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that a gun buyback program will commence in New South Wales in November, following a tragic shooting incident that claimed 15 lives at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach last year.
Under the program, individuals who return rifles and handguns will be compensated with up to USD 700 for each firearm. The initiative aims to enhance community safety and address the rising concerns surrounding gun violence in the region.
The Prime Minister’s decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to tighten gun control measures in Australia. The buyback scheme has been met with a mixture of support and scrutiny from various sectors of the public and political landscape.
Further details regarding the logistics of the buyback process will be released in the coming weeks, as officials prepare for the program’s rollout.
