Wieambilla

The Wieambilla shootings refer to a 2022 incident in which two police officers and a neighbour were fatally shot at a rural property in western Queensland. The perpetrators, who were linked to an American man named Donald Day, had been discussing extreme conspiracies with the victims' family before the attack. Recently, an American man was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in the conspiracy. Additionally, the Queensland government has faced criticism for not introducing mandatory mental health checks for gun licence applicants, despite a coronial inquest recommending such measures. The parents of the police officers killed in the incident have also called for a gun buyback scheme, which is set to be rejected by the state LNP. These events highlight the ongoing concerns surrounding gun violence and mental health in Australia.