Buying Back Trust in Australian Gun Laws The recent announcement of a gun buyback scheme in New South Wales has raised more questions than answers about Australia's approach to firearms regulation.
The aim is laudable – reducing the number of guns on the streets and preventing future tragedies like the Bondi Beach attack – but the execution feels hasty, with some worrying that it may not address the root causes of gun violence.
The scheme itself is a response to the Bondi Beach attack, in which 15 people were shot dead during Hanukkah celebrations.