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According to a government official, the father involved in the case would have been ineligible to possess firearms because he was not a citizen. Additionally, the firearms used in the incident would not have been accessible to them under new regulations. The son, who lacked a firearms license, would have faced scrutiny from intelligence agencies that could have influenced licensing decisions.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke emphasized that the proposed laws aim to prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands. “While no legislation can address every aspect of incidents like the one at Bondi, tackling the method used is crucial, and that’s what we intend to do,” Burke stated.
However, new provisions regarding racial vilification were removed from the legislation due to insufficient support.
Burke clarified the scope of the new laws, stating, “It’s important to recognize what this legislation is and isn’t about. It does not target farmers, competitive shooters, or law-abiding firearm owners,” he assured Parliament on Tuesday morning.
The plan also includes a measure to limit the number of firearms during a two-year buyback period.
– Limit the number of firearms during a two-year buyback period
– Prevent non-Australian citizens from importing firearms
– Tighten background checks for gun licences and review of current holders
– Promote intelligence sharing between agencies and states and territories when completing checks
– Tighten restrictions on the importations of firearms, parts and ammunition
Queensland has joined the Northern Territory and Tasmania in rejecting the proposal, which requires states to split costs 50-50 with the Commonwealth.
Following a National Cabinet meeting in December, states agreed to implement firearms restrictions. The NSW government limited individuals to four firearms, with commercial users and farmers limited to 10.
