Australia's capital to join gun buyback in response to Bondi Beach attack

In response to the Bondi Beach attack, Australia's capital territory is joining a national gun buyback program. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the initiative, noting that the Australian Capital Territory currently accounts for 23,000 guns and more than 7,000 firearms licence holders.

The measure represents a direct policy response to the recent violence at Bondi Beach, aimed at reducing the number of privately owned firearms in circulation within the capital. The buyback scheme seeks to tighten firearm availability as part of broader governmental efforts to enhance public safety following the attack.