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flag Australia launches largest gun buy-back since 1996, amid safety concerns and political debate.

flag Australia is launching its largest national gun buy-back program since 1996, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urging all states to join a jointly funded effort amid rising concerns over gun safety. flag New screening measures using the AusCheck system will incorporate intelligence from ASIO and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission to assess applicants and household risks, following the Bondi Beach attack where the shooter held a license despite his son’s prior ISIS links. flag While most states support the reforms, Tasmania’s Police Minister opposes the plan, citing cost and lack of consultation, arguing funds should go to policing and a national firearms register. flag The gun measures are being bundled with hate speech legislation, drawing criticism from opposition leaders who call the move politically driven, though the government insists it prioritizes national safety and effectiveness.

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