Australia announces strict new gun laws. Here's how it can act so swiftly
NPR • 12/15/2025 • Last cited 12/16/2025
Summary
Less than 48 hours after a deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that resulted in over a dozen fatalities, Australian authorities proposed sweeping new gun laws, according to NPR. The rapid response reflects the country's history of stringent gun control measures following mass shootings.
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