Australia was seen as a world leader in gun control - Bondi has exposed a more complicated reality

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 9 min read 100% complete December 19, 2025 at 08:04 PM

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Following a mass shooting in Bondi, Australia, which left 15 dead, renewed scrutiny is being placed on the country's gun control policies. The Bondi shooting has drawn parallels to the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, which led to some of the world's strictest gun laws. Despite this reputation, a recent report indicates that gun ownership in Australia is at a record high, with over four million privately-owned firearms. This equates to roughly one gun for every seven Australians, with Queensland and New South Wales having the highest numbers of registered guns. Gun control advocates are now calling for tighter regulations in response to the Bondi tragedy.

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