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Bureaucratic mishap delayed Bondi shooter's gun licence

The Bondi Beach attacker's gun licence was delayed for three years by a bureaucratic error, not security concerns, the NSW Premier has confirmed. Read the full investigation into Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996.

Bondi Attack Sparks Urgent Gun Law Reform Debate

Following the Bondi tragedy, public health expert Dr Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz argues Australia's world-leading gun laws need urgent modernisation to prevent future attacks. Read the full analysis.

NSW Parliament Recalled for Post-Bondi Law Overhaul

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns recalls parliament to push through major changes to gun control, hate speech, and protest laws following the Bondi terror attack. Discover the key proposals and political reactions.

Australia's Gun Buyback After Bondi Attack

Australia unveils a major national gun buyback scheme and tighter ownership rules following the deadly Bondi terror attack. Read the latest on the response and victim tributes.

NSW Parliament Recalled for Urgent Gun Law Debate

The NSW parliament will be recalled next week to debate urgent gun control legislation following the Bondi attack. Greens and independents push to remove recreational hunting as a valid reason for firearm ownership.

NSW to review gun laws after Bondi terror attack

Following the Bondi beach terror attack that killed 15, NSW Premier Chris Minns vows to review firearm laws. Data reveals a 'frightening concentration' of gun ownership in Sydney.

Florida Open Carry Law Raises Safety Concerns

Florida's new open carry law combined with stand your ground legislation has experts warning of increased violence and racial disparities. Discover why this dangerous mix concerns public health officials.

Soldier F spared as Troubles prosecutions end

Exclusive: Soldier F, the former paratrooper facing charges over Bloody Sunday deaths, will not stand trial as new legislation ends historical prosecutions from Northern Ireland conflict era.

Senate Republicans block deepfake regulations

Senate Republicans have thwarted Chuck Schumer's urgent bid to regulate AI-generated deepfakes, raising alarms about election interference and national security threats as political tensions escalate.

Portugal approves controversial burqa ban legislation

Portugal's parliament has passed a contentious ban on face-covering veils in public spaces, sparking accusations of discrimination against Muslim women and raising concerns about religious freedom in the predominantly Catholic nation.

UK government blocks Welsh conversion therapy ban

The UK government has prevented Wales from implementing its own ban on conversion therapy, sparking a major constitutional dispute over devolved powers and LGBTQ+ rights protections.

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