New South Wales Launches Gun Buyback After Bondi Attack

The Australian state of New South Wales is set to launch its largest gun buyback program in decades, spurred by the recent terror attack at Bondi Beach. This initiative aims to remove firearms from circulation and enhance public safety.

15 Aug, 21:41 — 16 Aug, 01:13

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Why this matters

The launch of a new gun buyback program in New South Wales signifies a significant policy response to a recent violent attack, aiming to reduce gun violence and enhance public safety. This initiative reflects a broader commitment to strict gun control measures in Australia, a country known for its robust gun laws following past tragedies.

Key entitiesNew South Wales Bondi Albanese Minns

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New South Wales will launch a gun buyback program
The program will offer financial compensation for firearms
The buyback is in response to the recent Bondi attack
The program is set to begin in November

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The gun buyback program in New South Wales will start in November.

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The buyback will be Australia's biggest in decades.

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The costs of the buyback will be split between the state and commonwealth.

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The Bondi attack was an antisemitic attack during a Hanukkah celebration.

unverified·der-spiegel

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The buyback will be Australia's biggest in decades and will be split into two phases with state and commonwealth sharing costs

ReportedThe Guardian

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The Bondi attack was antisemitic and occurred during a Hanukkah celebration, targeting newly prohibited pistols and rifles

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Other Australian states might follow with similar programs

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BBCHigh12h ago

Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack

New South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms.

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The GuardianMostly Factual8h ago

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 commence Australia’s biggest gun buyback in 30 years, with the state and federal governments agreeing to share the costs of the scheme in response to the Bondi beach terror attack. Anthony Albanese and the Minns go...

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First report: channel-news-asia · 15 Aug, 13:18|Full coverage: 5 · 14h|Window: 14h

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channel-news-asia15 Aug, 13:18First to report

Australian state to start gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack

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der-spiegel15 Aug, 16:50

Australien: New South Wales startet Waffenrückkauf nach Bondi-Beach-Attentat

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BBC15 Aug, 21:41

Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack

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The Guardian16 Aug, 01:13

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

2h later

berlingske16 Aug, 02:52Latest update

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Initial Reporting2026-08-15T13:18:20.000Z - 2026-08-15T21:41:43.000Z

Early reports confirm New South Wales' intention to launch a gun buyback program following the Bondi attack, offering cash for firearms.

Program Details Emerge2026-08-16T01:13:58.000Z - 2026-08-16T02:52:45.000Z

Further details emerge, including the program's start in November, its scale as the biggest in decades, and cost-sharing arrangements.

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New South Wales Launches Gun Buyback After Bondi Attack

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Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack

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

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Australian state to start gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack

Australien: New South Wales startet Waffenrückkauf nach Bondi-Beach-Attentat

Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack

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

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