Australia news live: Pauline Hanson opposes major gun buyback agreed in wake of Bondi terror attack

Legislation for a major gun buyback plan has passed the Australian parliament and is scheduled to commence in New South Wales from November. The initiative follows the Bondi terror attack.

Despite the legislative approval, Pauline Hanson has voiced her opposition to the gun buyback scheme. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Richard Marles is undertaking a diplomatic visit to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.