Queensland government to introduce new gun control laws advocates criticise as ‘weakest in Australia’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Andrew MessengerFebruary 9, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Queensland government to introduce new gun control laws advocates criticise as ‘weakest in Australia’

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The Queensland government has announced plans to introduce new gun control laws in response to the Bondi terror attack. Under the proposed changes, only Australian citizens will be eligible for a gun licence, with no cap on the number of weapons an individual can own. The policy is part of a three-part response to the attack, as stated by Premier David Crisafulli and Police Minister Dan Purdie. The new laws are set to be implemented in Queensland, with the exact details yet to be specified. Gun control advocates have expressed criticism over the proposed changes, stating they will result in "the weakest guns laws in Australia". The announcement was made on Monday as part of a policy response to the Bondi shootings.

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