NSW rolls out controversial gun buyback in wake of Bondi terror attack | ABC NEWS

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New South Wales will become the first state to begin a new gun buyback promised in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack. Premier Chris Minns says the scheme will remove more firearms than the post-Port Arthur buyback and could cost hundreds of millions of dollars. The plan faces fierce opposition from the NSW Coalition and One Nation. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-16/nsw-bondi-gun-buyback-chris-minns-anthony-albanese/107043306 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia

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