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Australia news live: Pauline Hanson opposes major gun buyback agreed in wake of Bondi terror attack

The Guardian World Saturday 15 August 2026, 22:34 UTC By Cait Kelly 1 min read
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Legislation for plan passed parliament earlier this year and is set to commence in NSW from November. Follow live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson says she is opposed to a major gun buyback being announced by Anthony Albanese and the NSW premier, Chris Minns, in Sydney shortly.

Legislation for plan passed parliament earlier this year and is set to commence in NSW from November. Follow live updates

Pauline Hanson says she is opposed to a major gun buyback being announced by Anthony Albanese and the NSW premier, Chris Minns, in Sydney shortly.

Legislation for the plan passed parliament earlier this year, part of the response to the Bondi beach terror attack. It will be run in two phases, with the cost split 50:50 between the federal and NSW governments.

A different gun is for a different purpose, and you have to understand guns. I’ve got my own gun license, so I understand these people.

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