Australia sets launch for sweeping gun buyback after Bondi Beach terror attack: 'Sensible gun reform'

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Updated 17.8.2026

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Aug 17 Morning

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Fox News - WorldAug 17

Australia sets launch for sweeping gun buyback after Bondi Beach terror attack: 'Sensible gun reform'

New South Wales, Australia, will launch a gun buyback scheme on November 2nd as part of a national response to a shooting that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration. This initiative, announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Chris Minns, aims to remove firearms no longer permitted under new, tighter gun laws. The first phase offers fixed compensation for eligible firearms, with a second phase for higher-value weapons. These measures follow new gun control laws enacted in January and tighter state laws passed in December, alongside strengthened federal laws against hate speech and extremism. The buyback is Australia's largest since 1996 and is intended to enhance community safety by reducing the number of firearms in circulation.

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New South Wales will begin a gun buyback scheme in November, starting on November 2.

— Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New South Wales Premier Chris Minns

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The gun buyback scheme is part of the national response to a shooting spree that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney.

— Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

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Eligible firearms returned in the first phase will receive fixed compensation ranging from $450 to $1,000 per firearm.

— Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New South Wales Premier Chris Minns

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Australia had a record 4.1 million firearms in the country last year, with over 1.1 million in New South Wales.

— Australia's government

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The initiative is set to be Australia's largest buyback since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.

— Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Aug 16 Morning

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Al JazeeraAug 16

Australia to begin gun buyback scheme in response to Bondi shooting

Australia is set to implement a gun buyback scheme in November. This initiative follows a shooting incident at Sydney's Bondi, which resulted in the deaths of 15 people. The buyback program is being introduced nearly a year after this tragic event. The article states that Australia will begin this process of acquiring firearms from citizens.

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Al JazeeraAug 16

Australia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says

Australia's New South Wales will launch a gun buyback scheme on November 2nd, offering up to A$1,000 for surrendered handguns and rifles. This initiative is part of a nationwide response to a deadly attack at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration last year, where 15 people were killed by legally obtained firearms. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the scheme, which will also include stricter gun license checks and a crackdown on hate speech. The measures aim to reduce the record 4.1 million firearms currently owned in Australia, with over 1.1 million in New South Wales. This follows a similar buyback after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, which led to significant firearm restrictions.

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Australia will begin buying back guns in November.

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A shooting at Sydney's Bondi killed 15 people.

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The gun buyback scheme is in response to the Bondi shooting.

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New South Wales will begin a gun buyback scheme in November as part of a nationwide response to last year’s deadly Sydney beach attack.

— Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

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The gun buyback scheme will be accompanied by tighter checks for gun licences and a crackdown on hate.

— Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Aug 15 Evening

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BBC News - WorldAug 15

Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack

New South Wales, Australia, is launching a gun buyback program following an antisemitic terrorist attack in Bondi Beach. The program, jointly funded by the state and federal government, offers cash incentives for gun owners to surrender their firearms, with payments ranging from AUS$450 for air rifles to AUS$1,000 for revolvers. A second phase next year will target higher-value firearms. Businesses affected by the reforms will also receive financial support. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the initiative is part of nationwide gun reform efforts to prevent future attacks, referencing the December 14th incident where 15 people were killed.

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Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack.

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Revolvers will be paid AUS$1,000, air rifles AUS$450 in the gun buyback scheme.

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The National Gun BuyBack Scheme is jointly funded by New South Wales and the federal government.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the need to prevent future antisemitic terrorist attacks.

— Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

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15 people were killed on December 14 last year during Hanukkah celebrations.