Firearms Buyback Scheme Hangs over NSW Farmers

Premier ‘did his own research’ on gun buybacks, committee hears

Licensed gun owners will be offered up to $1000 to return their firearms to the state government. The premier says that’s enough money.

Firearms buyback scheme hangs over NSW farmers

Despite the action and fun at AgQuip, there’s a black cloud hanging over the heads of regional residents. The debate over the gun buyback scheme rages on – with both sides of politics butting heads over the controversial plan.

Buyback could leave gun owners thousands out of pocket

Farmers are concerned they will be left thousands out of pocket when they surrender their guns under the scheme.

McGirr takes aim at gun reforms

A gun buyback scheme announced jointly by the Australian and New South Wales governments on Sunday has come under fire, with Member for Wagga Wagga Dr Joe McGirr critical of both the compensation offered and the broader suite of firearms reforms.  In a joint statement announcing the implementation of the NSW gun buyback from 2 November, Premier Chris Minns reiterated his commitment following the deadly terrorist attack at Bondi Beach last Decemb…

Australia’s biggest gun reform in 30 years kicks off this November

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Eight months after a shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach killed 15 people, Australia is following through. New South Wales starts a gun buyback on November 2, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed Sunday. It’s the largest the country has run since Port Arthur. What the buyback looks like People returning rifles and handguns get up to A$1,000 (around $700) per firearm. Albanese and New South …