Australia's Capital Territory joins federal gun buyback scheme; Coalition opposes
The Australian Capital Territory announced it is joining the federal government's gun buyback initiative, following New South Wales' decision to participate. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has characterized the scheme as in the national interest, while Coalition leader Angus Taylor has opposed the policy as ineffective against gun violence. Victoria has not yet announced a decision on whether to join.
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- ✓The Australian Capital Territory is joining the federal government's gun buyback scheme. (Source: ABC News Australia)
- ✓New South Wales has already signed up to the scheme. (Source: ABC News Australia)
- ✓The Albanese government is urging more states to join. (Source: ABC News Australia)
- ✓Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke supports the initiative. (Source: ABC News Australia)
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- ~Coalition leader Angus Taylor opposes the policy, arguing it is not the answer to gun violence control. (Source argument: ABC News Australia video description)
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