Australia to overhaul firearms regulations following Bondi terror attack

Wednesday 17 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 18 Dec 2025, 6:00am

In this story Anthony Albanese, Alexander Gillespie

Australian federal, state, and territory governments have agreed to significant reforms of firearms regulations. This represents the largest overhaul of gun laws since 1996, following a terror attack at Bondi Beach that resulted in 15 deaths.

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1. RNZWed 17 Dec 2025, 10:09am

   What NZ needs to watch as Australia reforms gun laws after the Bondi terror attack (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 18 Dec 2025, 6:00am

   Gun law reform: What NZ needs to watch in Australia’s changes after Bondi terror attack (opens in new tab)