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Royal Commission Calls 14-Point Gun Reform After 15-Dead Bondi Shooting

4/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Royal Commission released a 14-point report on April 30 2026, urging national gun-reform after the December 14 2025 Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15.
The report recommends a gun-buyback scheme, limiting individuals to four weapons and nationally consistent firearms reforms.
It also calls for A$102 million to secure synagogues, schools and high-risk Jewish events.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the National Security Committee will act on all federal recommendations, though some states refuse to fund the buyback.

History

Historical Context

On 28 April 1996 Martin Bryant killed 35 people at Port Arthur, prompting Prime Minister John Howard’s government to enact the National Firearms Agreement and fund a $1.5 billion buy-back that removed over 650,000 guns. The December 2025 Bondi Beach shooting has revived that model, and a 2026 Royal Commission now recommends a similar nationwide buy-back and weapon caps.

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Story summary

The Royal Commission released a 14-point report on April 30 2026, urging national gun-reform after the December 14 2025 Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15.
The report recommends a gun-buyback scheme, limiting individuals to four weapons and nationally consistent firearms reforms.
It also calls for A$102 million to secure synagogues, schools and high-risk Jewish events.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the National Security Committee will act on all federal recommendations, though some states refuse to fund the buyback.

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