Australia’s biggest gun buyback in decades to launch in NSW after funding deal with federal government
5 sources·Updated August 15, 2026
Australia gun buyback
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- The West Australia·58m agoNSW expects quarter of legal firearms to be handed in under buyback
One state will see licensed gun owners compensated for handing in their weapons under laws brought in after the Bondi terror attack.
Read at The West Australia → - SBS Australia·1h ago'We must do everything we can': Gun buyback scheme agreed on following Bondi attack
The federal and NSW governments have reached a deal on a gun buyback scheme for the state following from the 2025 Bondi shooting massacre.
Read at SBS Australia → - 7NEWS Australia·2h agoGun buyback scheme: Thousands to surrender firearms in NSW as Bondi Beach terror attack prompts new deal
Gun owners will be compensated up to $10,000 per firearm.
Read at 7NEWS Australia → - BBC World·2h agoAustralian 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.
Read at BBC World → - Guardian Australia·12h agoAustralia’s biggest gun buyback in decades to launch in NSW after funding deal with federal government
Scheme announced in wake of Bondi beach terror attack will launch in November, with costs shared between NSW and commonwealth 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…
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