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NSW Passes Tougher Gun and Protest Laws After Bondi Terror Attacks, Launches National Hate Crime Database
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The NSW Legislative Council passed an omnibus bill tightening gun ownership rules and restricting protests after a marathon debate, with the result being 18 to 8 in favor. The reforms, described as tougher laws, were implemented in response to the Bondi terror attacks and framed as security measures tied to terrorism incidents.
The passage of the bill occurred around 2:51 am following the prolonged session in the NSW upper house. On the same day, a national hate-crime charges database was launched across all Australian jurisdictions.
Federal Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke introduced a tracker designed to support evidence-based action on hate crimes.
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