Australia to toughen gun laws

Australia is tightening its firearms laws after a shooting during a Jewish festival in Sydney left 15 dead.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a national firearms registry and A$100 million in funding for states. New measures include limits on gun ownership and requiring buyers to be Australian citizens.

He stated, “strong, decisive and focused action was needed on gun law reform as an immediate action.”

The attackers, a father and son, have been identified, with the older gunman killed by police and the younger in custody.

Albanese emphasized the need for national unity against antisemitism, while critics highlighted failures in handling rising antisemitic incidents.