Gun owners in NSW begin surrendering firearms and ammunition today as the state participates in a government gun buyback scheme launched after the Bondi terror attack. Several outlets report that thousands of weapons are already being handed in, describing the early response as notable.
ABC Australia, Brisbane Times, The Age, and the Sydney Morning Herald focus on how the buyback works and where people can return guns—at NSW police stations by firearms licence holders—while noting that only NSW and the ACT have so far agreed to join the national arrangement. Coverage frames the rollout as a new stage in post-Bondi security efforts.
PerthNow and The West Australian, while also referencing the buyback’s start, additionally highlight related measures in NSW. They report the state is launching an Armed Response Command alongside the buyback, positioning both as steps to help prevent another attack.
