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Exchange of fire as Liberals vow to halt gun buyback
The plan would target organised crime and terrorism, with penalties for firearm trafficking rising to life imprisonment and a commission of inquiry proposed.
- On Saturday, NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane unveiled a plan to freeze the state's gun buyback scheme and scrap firearm ownership limits for primary producers, pending a commission of inquiry.
- Current firearms protections were implemented following the December 14, 2025, terror attack at Bondi Beach, where 15 people were killed; NSW became the first state to partner with the federal government on the national gun buyback initiative.
- Police and Counter-terrorism Minister Yasmin Catley criticized the proposal as a "stunning backflip" that would leave more guns in circulation, accusing the Coalition of aligning with One Nation's campaign to repeal gun laws.
- NSW Farmers president Rebecca Reardon welcomed the opposition's pledge, stating that while farmers support safe communities, policies must be practical and evidence-based, emphasizing genuine stakeholder partnership.
- Any future buyback will be "better targeted" following the commission of inquiry, Sloane stated, ensuring compensation for surrendered ammunition and accessories while targeting organised crime, gangland violence, and illegal firearms trafficking.
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