Anthony Albanese ‘ready for the fight’ to tighten firearms laws as National party and gun groups push back
The Guardian • 12/16/2025 • Last cited 12/16/2025
Summary
Anthony Albanese has expressed his readiness to advocate for stricter firearms laws in Australia following the Bondi beach terror attack, despite pushback from the National party and gun groups who argue that the issue lies in ideology rather than gun control. David Littleproud, the Nationals leader, stated, "this isn’t a gun problem, it’s an ideology problem," reflecting the opposition's stance on the matter.
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Age: 29 days - proven survivor
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