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Australia news live: Pauline Hanson opposes major gun buyback agreed in wake of Bondi terror attack

From The Guardian · () English

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  • Pauline Hanson opposes a major gun buyback plan agreed upon by the federal and NSW governments.
  • The plan, part of the response to the Bondi terror attack, involves compensation for various types of firearms.
  • Hanson argues taxpayers should not fund the scheme and that it unfairly impacts law-abiding citizens like farmers.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has voiced strong opposition to a significant gun buyback program announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns. The initiative, designed as a response to the recent Bondi beach terror attack, aims to remove certain firearms from circulation through a compensation scheme.

taxpayers should not pay for the scheme.

— Pauline HansonCriticizing the funding of the gun buyback program.

The legislation for the buyback, which passed parliament earlier this year, will be jointly funded by the federal and NSW governments. Compensation amounts vary by firearm type, with revolvers fetching up to $1,000, semi-automatic handguns $850, double-barrel shotguns $850, single-barrel shotguns $650, rifles between $650 and $1,000, and air rifles a fixed $450.

law-abiding Australians who are trying to go about their business, like farmers that need their guns.

— Pauline HansonExplaining her view that the buyback unfairly impacts responsible gun owners.

Hanson criticized the plan, stating that taxpayers should not bear the cost. She argued that the buyback disproportionately affects 'law-abiding Australians who are trying to go about their business, like farmers that need their guns.' She emphasized her understanding of firearms, noting her own gun license and belief that different guns serve different purposes.

A different gun is for a different purpose, and you have to understand guns. I’ve got my own gun licence, so I understand these people.

— Pauline HansonHighlighting her personal experience and understanding of firearms.

In addition to her stance on the gun buyback, Hanson also called for dramatic cuts to the number of international students allowed into Australia. She described the international student industry as a 'farce,' suggesting it is being exploited as a backdoor for people seeking residency rather than genuine education.

I think the international student industry that’s been set up by the universities is a farce.

— Pauline HansonExpressing her critical view of the international student program.
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