Australia news live: taking guns from ‘law-abiding citizens’ not the ‘appropriate response’ to Bondi tragedy, Bridget McKenzie says

Shadow Infrastructure Minister Bridget McKenzie has expressed concern about the rushed timeline for upcoming legislation on hate speech and gun reforms following the Bondi terror attack in Australia. She argues that the Prime Minister is politicizing the bill by combining migration changes with firearms management and hate speech laws. McKenzie believes there is insufficient time for proper scrutiny and expert consultation before the debate. She emphasizes the importance of thorough parliamentary processes to ensure the legislation is well-considered. While supporting motions of condolence and a royal commission, McKenzie insists that the legislation requires adequate time for review and expert input.

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