Tuesday, December 16, 2025

NSW Premier signals tougher gun laws after Bondi terror attack

Chris Minns say gun laws to change in wake of Bondi mass shooting

NSW Premier Chris Minns has vowed to pursue firearms law reform following the Bondi Beach terror attack, saying existing gun laws “need to change” after it emerged a deceased gunman was licensed to own six weapons.

Speaking in Sydney, Minns said legislation was now being drafted and he was prepared to recall parliament, stating the aim was “making it more difficult to get these horrifying weapons that have no practical use in our community,” particularly outside farming or agricultural needs, and warning current settings “put the public and police at risk”.



While stopping short of outlining specific measures, he said action was imminent and intended to have a “lasting impact”.

Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed authorities were examining the gun licences held by the suspect’s father as part of the investigation, and said the firearms registry conducts thorough checks to ensure licence holders are “fit and proper,” amid reports the alleged shooter had previously been on Australian Security Intelligence Organisation’s (ASIO) radar.

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  1. So the government creates the conditions for terrorism – supporting foreign wars that displace millions, then allowing mass immigration from incompatible cultures and religions, and failed to spot the terrorists depsite massive surveillance they conduct illegally, yet punishes law abiding gun owners?

  2. It was an attack of Jew’s – yes?
    And not everyone wants to kill innocent people at religious gatherings – yes?
    So why restrict firearms to everyone? When all the guns are removed, they use knives, machete and hammers just like in London / Great Brittain. It’s not the truck that runs over people – it’s the driver and his willing accomplice.

  3. Its called a false flag. NO ONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD THINK TO GET THEIR F**KING PHONE OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A DEADLY SHOOTING AND DECIDE TO TAKE SELFIES AND VIDEOS TO THEN POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA. ON TOP OF THAT ALL THE CONTENT THAT WAS POSTED GOES AGAINST SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES ………… Wake up from your sleep people. They are lying to you
    The sheeple moment
    Like when the supposed gunman in the Christchurch Mosque Attacks video shoots into the windscreen on the first car and there is no damage – until the car is towed which is the second car
    What this is saying is if You haven’t got it by now You probably never will

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