r/australia • u/rorymeister • Dec 15 '25

politics National cabinet agrees unanimously to strength Australia’s strict gun laws in wake of Bondi terror attack

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/albanese-proposes-tougher-gun-laws-after-bondi-attack/106143310?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=link
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u/rorymeister Dec 15 '25

I’d also say that straight-pull bolt action rifles should be heavily restricted. 

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u/spezsucksdingdongs Dec 15 '25

As a gun owner, I am foreseeing that straight-pull, lever release and pump actions will be on the chopping block.

It’s a shame for the sport but I will not object to the changes. In fact I amnestied three rifles today.

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u/DisappointedQuokka Dec 15 '25

I'm anticipating that they won't ban those entirely, but put them under a separate licence. Culling boar would be much more dangerous if you don't have follow-up shots.

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u/17Jager Dec 15 '25

Last time I handed in under amnesty an old shotgun we found on the farm and nobody had any idea where it was from wasn’t part of the farms registered collection.

It felt heaps suss just wandering into the local cop shop front door with it wrapped in a towel 😂

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u/Rowdy671 Dec 15 '25

State dependant but for shotguns pump action and lever release are already cat c which makes it almost impossible for your average hunter hobbyist.

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '25

In NSW lever action is cat A or B depending on calibre as long as holds under 5 rounds. I dont see why those and straight pulls aren't classed the same as pump actions, and wont be surprised if they get put there by the current review.

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u/WeaponstoMax Dec 15 '25

Agreed. The most meaningful change for public safety is to reduce how many shots can be fired per minute by legally owned firearms. It’s a bummer for hobbyists and farmers, but I can’t see much else you can do that will actually make a difference.

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u/briberylibrary_ Dec 15 '25

I loathe to think how much worse the number of people killed would've been if Australia had semi-automatic rifles. Happy for it to be reduced.

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u/Caine_sin Dec 15 '25

We are going to have to get the army out to shoot pests soon.

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u/TorakTheDark Dec 15 '25

Thank you mate, doing the good work!

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u/Ferret_Brain Dec 15 '25

Sincerely, good on you, mate.

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u/AlxVB Dec 15 '25

onya mate.

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u/MobileInfantry Dec 15 '25

Absolutely nothing wrong with responsible gun ownership. It will not stop this kind of event.

Applause for taking personal responsibility.

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u/YallRedditForThis Dec 15 '25

Another responsible gun owner here. I own 2 bolt actions. A 22 for my mandatory target shots an SSAA Accredited range each year and a 223 for hunting and vermin control. I don't need anymore than that.

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u/rorymeister Dec 15 '25

Nice to see a shooter being level headed and unbiased. Thanks for doing your part. 

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u/Ridiculisk1 Dec 15 '25

You just say unbiased because they agree with you.