Australia launches gun buyback program

After the terrorist attack in Sydney, the Australian government announced the launch of a gun buyback program. The initiative aims to collect illegally held firearms, reduce the risk of further crimes, and strengthen control over the circulation of weapons in the country.

According to official sources, citizens will be able to surrender their weapons at official locations over the next few months and receive compensation in return. The program is aimed at encouraging public participation in enhancing safety.

It was stated that the decision to launch the program was made to strengthen security measures following the incident in Sydney in 2019, where several pistols were used, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Context

The 2019 Sydney terrorist attack caused significant casualties and influenced gun legislation.