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NSW to begin Australia’s biggest gun buyback in decades in wake of Bondi terror attack

The Guardian Australia - Australia News · 16 August 2026 at 11:13 am

NSW to begin Australia’s biggest gun buyback in decades in wake of Bondi terror attack

Albanese and Minns said buyback would begin in two phases from 2 November, with state and commonwealth to split costs Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast New South Wales will become the first state to undertake Australia’s biggest gun buyback in 30 years in a jointly funded scheme in response to the Bondi beach terror attack .

Anthony Albanese and the Minns government said the buyback would begin in two phases from 2 November.

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NSW to begin Australia’s biggest gun buyback in decades in wake of Bondi terror attack

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