Howard Slams Albanese’s Leadership, Calls Changes to Gun Laws a Diversion

Tightening gun laws a ‘diversion’ from fighting antisemitism in Australia, claims former prime minister

John Howard urged his successor, Anthony Albanese, to take more action against Jew-hate, as an official report on combating the problem continues to sit on the PM’s desk

Howard declares proposed NSW gun law crackdown a 'diversion'

New South Wales is now promising the tightest gun laws in the country as the Federal Government pushes for the biggest overhaul to firearms ownership since the Port Arthur Massacre. But former prime minister John Howard — who oversaw the reforms in 1996 — has today labelled that push a 'diversion', as pressure escalates for a comprehensive response to anti-semitism.

Roger Cook: gun reform no ‘diversion’ from anti-Semitism

There is no clear time frame for national gun reform, but Roger Cook insisted there is a ‘sense of urgency’ in the wake of the Bondi massacre and denied it is a bandaid solution for anti-Semitism.

John Howard calls push to tighten gun laws an 'attempted diversion'

Former prime minister John Howard, whose gun reforms fundamentally reshaped Australia, says he would support further tightening, but it cannot be made into a distraction or an "excuse" not to tackle antisemitism.

Howard slams Albanese’s leadership, calls changes to gun laws a diversion

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said it was “beggars belief” that alleged Bondi Beach shooter Sajid Akram required six firearms, and said better collaboration was necessary between police forces and intelligence agencies to monitor gun licensing as part of a raft of reforms recommended following the attack.