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How good are Australia’s gun laws really?

How good are Australia’s gun laws really?

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Australians are very proud of our gun laws, and we have good reason to be. The laws are world famous and frequently referenced in the wake of almost every mass shooting in the United States. And yet, we have now seen two men terrorise Australia’s Jewish community at a Hanukkah event at Bondi beach with legally-owned high-powered guns. 

Despite almost universal support for stricter gun control, there are more guns in Australia now than there were before the famous gun laws were introduced. 

So, what are the specifics of Australia's laws? Are they really as water-tight as we all like to believe? And if they are about to change what will that actually accomplish?

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How good are Australia’s gun laws really?

How good are Australia’s gun laws really?

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