Government Policy
In short: A split is emerging at a state level over the government's plan to establish a national gun buyback scheme following the Bondi terror attack. Queensland is the latest Liberal-aligned state or territory to signal its unwillingness to sign up to a buyback. What's next? The government is hoping to pass an omnibus bill setting up the framework for the buyback and reforms to hate laws when parliament returns for a special two-day sitting next week. Anthony Albanese is hoping to pass Labor's response to the Bondi terror attack when parliament returns next week. (ABC News: Matt Roberts) Source: ABC News A new hate speech offence and stronger existing laws have been proposed by Labor in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. The measures, which sit within a broader bill that also addresses gun reform and creates a listing regime for hate organisations, is due to be debated in Canberra next week. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recalled par...