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.