🎭 This past weekend, a tragic mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach left 15 people dead, marking Australia's worst gun violence since 1996.
🏖️ The alleged attackers, a father and son, opened fire on crowds gathered at the popular beach on Sunday evening. Police say the 50-year-old father was licensed to own six firearms, believed to be the weapons used in the attack.
💬 On Monday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his government is exploring stricter gun controls, including capping the number of firearms one person can own.
🔍 "The government is prepared to take whatever action is necessary. Included in that is the need for tougher gun laws," Albanese told reporters, hinting at limits per owner and tighter licensing checks.
📜 Australia's gun laws were overhauled after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, but this new push could be the most significant reform in nearly three decades. Expect debates in parliament and public consultations in the coming weeks.
🌏 The Bondi tragedy has reignited global conversations on gun safety. Will these proposed changes reshape Australia's approach to firearms? Stay tuned as the story develops.
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Australian PM Albanese says government considering tougher gun laws
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