Australia's Gun Reform Push After Bondi Beach Massacre

0:00It's April 30, Canada news today starts now, AI-powered and ready. A government inquiry in Australia just dropped a major report pushing for tough gun reforms after that horrific mass shooting at Ahanika. Celebration in Bondi Beach last December 14, 2025. Father and son Sajid and Navid Akram allegedly fired legally-owned guns, killing 15 people in an attack inspired by the Islamic State Group. The Royal Commission on Anti-Semitism made 14 recommendations with five kept secret for national security. The probe links the violence to a sharp spike in anti-Semitic incidents since the Israel-Hamas war kicked off on October 7, 2000. 23. It also flags higher risk to Jewish communities after the United States and Israel's strike on Iran back in February. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the federal government will roll out all relevant federal fixes and is urging states to get on board. He's pointing to the 30th anniversary this week of the Port Arthur massacre

1:02on April 28, 1996, where 35 died, leading to Australia's landmark gun buyback that made the nation safer. Key proposals include nationwide consistent gun laws, capping ownership at just four firearms per person, regular license checks, and another buyback. Scheme shared with states, though some are blocking at the cost. The report praises ongoing security boosts, like 102 million Australian dollars for protecting synagogues and schools. Public hearings start next Monday, as the community grapples with trauma, but sees this as a step toward feeling safe at gatherings like Hanukkah this.