Australia gun buyback to start in November
Australia's New South Wales state will begin a gun buyback in November after the Bondi Beach attack, BBC and Al Jazeera reported. The state plans to offer gun owners cash to give up firearms as part of measures introduced to reduce gun ownership after the deadly incident.
Why it matters
The buyback revives Australia's long-running debate over firearms control after a high-profile attack.
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Part of the August 16, 2026 brief.