Bondi beach shooting: states agree on tougher gun laws after worst terror attack in Australian history

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Dan Jervis-Bardy, Tom McIlroy, Josh Butler and Penry BuckleyDecember 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM

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Following the Bondi beach terror attack, described as Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996, state leaders have agreed to consider stricter national gun control laws. The proposed changes include limiting the number of firearms individuals can own and restricting licenses to Australian citizens. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese convened an urgent national cabinet meeting after the attack, allegedly committed by a father and son motivated by an "extreme perversion of Islam." The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) had previously investigated the son but deemed him not a threat. The national cabinet also pledged to combat antisemitism, hate, violence, and terrorism. The attack, which targeted a Hanukkah celebration, resulted in at least 15 deaths and over 40 injuries.

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Benjamin Netanyahu 30% Jillian Segal 40% Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) 50% Bondi beach ×260% Australia ×370% Anthony Albanese ×480%

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