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Story summary
- Australia’s strict gun laws, enacted after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, reduced gun ownership through bans and buybacks.
- A recent Bondi Beach mass shooting left at least 11 dead, raising questions about the laws' effectiveness.
- Despite strong regulations, advocates worry about rising gun numbers and state-law loopholes.
- Over 4 million guns are in circulation, nearly double the 2001 level.
