Australia Launches Largest Gun Law Review Since Port Arthur

Australia's federal and state leaders have agreed to a major review of national gun laws. This decision comes after a deadly attack at a Bondi Junction shopping center, which targeted the local Jewish community. The review is the most significant since the strict 1996 reforms enacted after the Port Arthur massacre. The "National Cabinet" has tasked officials with examining many aspects of current regulations. Areas for review include gun storage rules, the legality of certain knives, and age limits for buying firearms. The process will also look at online content that promotes violence and extremism. Some community leaders have criticized the move. They argue that focusing on weapons distracts from what they see as the core problem: rising antisemitism in Australia. They insist government action should directly address hate speech and prejudice. The investigation into the Bondi attacker's motives is ongoing. Officials state the gun law review is one part of a broader government response to the tragedy.