Critics Slam Proposed Gun and Hate-Speech Laws

Critics slam proposed gun and hate-speech laws

Major gun reforms that include mandatory mental health reports and restrict weapons ownership to Australian citizens have been proposed.

Queensland Flags Life Sentence for Gun Trafficking, New Citizenship Check for Owners

Queensland LNP Premier David Crisafulli has announced a new batch of tougher gun laws in response to the Bondi Beach terror attack. Under the proposal, gun licence holders must be Australian citizens, except under some limited exceptions. Currently, permanent residents in some jurisdictions can own firearms. Criminals will also face stiffer penalties for trafficking firearms or ammunition which could see offenders facing life in jail—the stronge…

New Queensland guns laws to restrict weapons ownership to citizens

The laws aim to crack down on rising gun crime and include tougher penalties for drive-by shootings.

‘You have to be an Aussie citizen’: Details of gun laws revealed, but no word on mental health checks

Queensland’s new gun laws will include citizenship requirements and tougher penalties for already criminalised activity – but no buyback scheme.

Australian National Review - Queensland Flags Life Sentence for Gun Trafficking, New Citizenship Check for Owners

A graphic showing the number of Australian firearms across the country state by state created on Jan. 21, 2026. AAP Image/Joanna Kordina Queensland LNP Premier David Crisafulli has announced a new batch of tougher gun laws in response to the Bondi Beach terror attack. Under the proposal, gun licence holders must be an Australian citizens, except under some limited exceptions. Currently, permanent residents in some jurisdictions can own firearms…

Nation-leading gun laws to target criminals and terrorists - Local Ipswich News

Queensland is set to introduce the toughest gun laws in the country, with sweeping reforms aimed at keeping firearms out of the hands of criminals and terrorists and strengthening community safety. Legislation to be introduced to Parliament this week will significantly increase penalties for illegal firearms, introduce new offences targeting drive-by shootings, and address emerging threats such as 3D-printed weapons.  The reforms form the next s…