Senator Calls on NSW Legal Gun Owners to Wait for Election Before Entering Buyback
Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie claims legal gun owners are being scapegoated for Islamic extremism.
TL;DR
- Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie urges NSW legal firearms owners to delay compliance with the gun buyback scheme.
- The delay is in anticipation of a potential new government after the upcoming state election.
- The 12-month scheme, initiated after the Bondi attack, allows licensed owners to surrender previously permitted but now restricted weapons and ammunition.
- The Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 has imposed new restrictions on firearm ownership, including quantity limits, citizenship requirements, and classification changes.