Allan government rejects former police chief’s call to cap gun ownership
The Allan government has decided not to impose a cap on the number of firearms that licensed gun owners in Victoria can possess. This decision comes after a review of gun laws prompted by the Bondi terrorist attack, which included 16 recommendations. While 15 of these recommendations were accepted, the government rejected the first one, which proposed limiting ownership to four firearms per person.
- ▪The Allan government rejected a recommendation to cap gun ownership at four firearms per person.
- ▪The review was initiated following the Bondi terrorist attack and included 16 recommendations.
- ▪The government accepted 15 recommendations but faced political challenges in implementing a gun ownership limit.
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