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Howard Dismisses Gun Law Calls, Ignites Culture War
12/19/2025
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Story summary
- John Howard, former Australian prime minister, dismissed calls for stronger gun laws after the Bondi massacre.
- Anthony Albanese, Australian Prime Minister, remains tasked with gun safety while Howard frames the issue politically.
- Howard's stance shifts focus to a culture war and undermines Albanese's unity call.
- Pressure from the anti-immigration right risks hindering meaningful reform and emboldening opponents.
