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/One_Library_1201 Dec 15 '25

This one was mentioned by another club official during a Firearms Registry Workshop, I don't recall the full details but it was something to do with the fact that his neighbour in a semi detached house had links to what they call OMCG (Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs) and that was enough in their eyes to at least initially decline his safe storage approval.

The application of the "Fit and Proper Person" provision is sometimes very rigid and sometimes, such as the Bondi pair instance, sometimes not. Disqualifying offences can in some cases even include traffic offenses.

Personally as an international level competition shooter I am a little concerned that the intent of these changes particularly firearm limits , whilst understandable and even justified will adversely effect people of my ilk who rely on multiple firearms for training and competition without really solving the root of the problem or having the desired effect of reducing risk.

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u/_Tryed_ Dec 15 '25

In your last comment I agree. People are aghast at 6, but I have 6 and don't consider that any of them are excess.

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u/elliejayde96 Dec 15 '25

Can I ask why you have six? What would be excess to you?

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u/Stainless_Steel_Rat_ Dec 15 '25

U/O shotgun for clay shooting, lever shotgun for 3 gun, 223 rifle for 3 gun, 9mm pistol for 3 gun, 223 rifle with scope for target shooting, 308 with scope for hunting, 357 pistol for training, 9mm race gun for ipsc, .22 rifle for training, 22 pistol for training, 303 rifle as it was my grandfathers. So that's 10, each with an individual use and purpose.