A recent survey revealed that a significant number of Australians are in favor of implementing stricter gun ownership regulations following the tragic mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The YouGov poll conducted over seven days found that 92% of Australians either support making gun ownership illegal or tightening existing laws in response to the Bondi Beach incident. Within this group, half of the respondents who align with the Labor Party advocate for a complete ban on gun ownership, while 47% suggest enhancing the current laws.
According to another survey by Resolve Strategic, published by Nine Entertainment newspapers, 76% of Australians are in favor of more stringent gun laws, with only 10% preferring to maintain the status quo. The study also highlighted that 72% of participants endorse limiting gun licenses to Australian citizens, and over 80% support additional measures such as restricting the number of firearms an individual can possess, implementing stricter regulations on high-powered rifles, and establishing a national database to monitor firearms.
In response to the tragic events at Bondi Beach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to taking decisive steps to bolster gun control measures. Following the terrorist attack that claimed 15 lives, Albanese announced plans for a national firearm buyback program aimed at reducing the overall number of guns in circulation. Additionally, he emphasized the need for federal, state, and territory governments to collaborate on potential reforms, including exploring limits on the number of firearms allowed per person.
