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Queensland Premier Rejects Gun Law Reforms Amid Backlash

2/10/2026

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Queensland's premier rejected proposals for stricter gun laws, drawing criticism from gun-control advocates who say the state will have the weakest regulations in Australia.
The legislation would restrict gun licenses to Australian citizens, with exceptions for certain groups.
Critics say the reforms do not adequately address safety concerns.
The government plans to introduce hate speech legislation giving the attorney general authority to ban slogans, drawing backlash from civil liberties groups.

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Queensland's premier rejected proposals for stricter gun laws, drawing criticism from gun-control advocates who say the state will have the weakest regulations in Australia.
The legislation would restrict gun licenses to Australian citizens, with exceptions for certain groups.
Critics say the reforms do not adequately address safety concerns.
The government plans to introduce hate speech legislation giving the attorney general authority to ban slogans, drawing backlash from civil liberties groups.