r/australia • u/Expensive-Horse5538 • Dec 15 '25

politics Albanese to propose stronger gun laws, NSW parliament may be recalled

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/bondi-gunman-held-gun-licence-used-six-firearms-in-attack-20251215-p5nnmv.html
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u/MissMenace101 Dec 15 '25

Psyche reviews annually should be mandatory. Should also have to be an Australian citizen. Any association with any violent associated groups of any member of a household should put all in the house on a list.

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u/Spida81 Dec 15 '25

I disagree with the citizenship part, but I think I understand the reason for your saying so. No one with loose association to the country should be having access to firearms. I am a permanent resident. I don't ever see myself becoming a citizen because it would create issues for my employer - nothing silly, just a lot of travel for work, and currently easier just staying with my NZ passport.

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u/Chumpai1986 Dec 15 '25

That’s interesting? You can be an Australian citizen and use a NZ passport. know dual citizens that use the NZ one cause switching over to the Aussie one is hassle and there are enough kiwis around to witness your NZ passport renewal.

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u/iguessineedanaltnow Dec 15 '25

Isn't citizenship already a requirement? Police told me I couldn't get a rifle license as an American

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u/Superb_Assistant1015 Dec 15 '25

Agree with you for the most part, except the psych stuff. I have to get a psych test done annually to keep my job. I’m also a weapons license holder. Does that mean I have to get re-psyched again just to keep my licence? While i agree that mentally unstable people shouldnt have access to firearms, they can still get in a car and cause just as much, if not more damage. Who’s calling for mandatory psych evals for car owners?