Australia's Most Populous State to Tighten Gun Laws After Bondi Attack
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New South Wales (NSW) is set to pass major new gun restrictions. The reforms come directly after a mass shooting at a Bondi shopping center.
The planned laws are described as sweeping. They will give police significant new powers.
Police will also gain the authority to temporarily ban protests. Officials say this is for immediate safety reasons following a major incident.
NSW is Australia's most populous state. The changes follow a national trend of strict gun control after mass shootings.