New South Wales starts a gun buyback scheme announced after the Bondi beach terror attack, becoming the first Australian state to introduce the promised program. Under the plan, owners who surrender eligible firearms receive compensation of up to $10,000 per gun.
Multiple outlets report the scheme is linked to a funding agreement between the NSW and federal governments. The Guardian says the buyback is Australia’s largest in decades and will be launched in November, beginning in two phases from 2 November. It reports costs are shared, with the state and commonwealth splitting expenses evenly. CNA similarly describes the initiative as being spurred by the Bondi attack, while ABC Australia focuses on the state’s commencement and the level of compensation available.
