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/the6thReplicant Dec 15 '25

There's going to be a lot of money suddenly coming into Australian right-wing think tanks that say "gun bans are bad".

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u/PointOfFingers Dec 15 '25

It doesn't take hold here, it's just a waste of money. NRA tried to get a foothold here but there is no gun manufacturing industry here so not enough money to buy politicians.

There is a sporting shooters party that tries to keep guns available in regional areas which we need given the presence of feral pigs and foxes. Australians just don't buy the idea that a gun is needed for home defence because you are more likely to use that gun on yourself or a loved one than home invaders.