New South Wales Government Introduces "Toughest" Gun Laws in Australia

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New South Wales Government Introduces "Toughest" Gun Laws in Australia
Responding to the public safety crisis,the NSW Premier has unveiled what are being touted as the toughest firearm regulations in Australian history. The proposed legislation includes radical new provisions

making Australian citizenship a mandatory requirement for obtaining a gun license, a move targeting permanent residents; and imposing a hard cap of four firearms for licensed recreational shooters, a dramatic reduction from previous allowances. The package, rushed to parliament with bipartisan support, aims to drastically shrink the pool of legal gun owners and prevent the stockpiling of weapons, though it faces fierce opposition from shooting and farming advocacy groups.

 

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The introduction of new gun laws in New South Wales marks a significant shift in Australian public safety policy. Making citizenship a mandatory requirement for obtaining a gun license directly aims to limit access for permanent residents, which is already generating debate about discrimination and rights. At the same time, imposing a four-gun limit for recreational shooters represents a drastic reduction from previous permissions, seeking to curb the stockpiling of firearms in private hands.
The fact that the proposal was introduced with bipartisan support reflects the urgency of responding to the security crisis, although it is not surprising that hunting and rural groups are strongly opposed, arguing that these measures affect legitimate traditions and practices. Ultimately, the initiative opens a national debate on the balance between collective security and individual freedoms.