Australian senator and One Nation leader
The federal government and New South Wales have formalised a two-phase gun buyback following the Bondi attack, with costs shared between the Commonwealth and the state. NSW has tightened ownership limits and reclassified weapons, while other states weigh participation amid political resistance. The plan includes compensation for surrendered firearms and support for dealers and businesses.
The government has announced stricter visa requirements for international students and changes to how family members can accompany students, aiming to reduce net migration and ease housing pressures. The measures include no-further-stay provisions for temporary visas, updated compliance, and more detentions resources; the plan targets student and skilled visas to achieve a lower migration figure by 2028.
The Guardian reports that MP Blake Stephenson has claimed parts of Luton are no-go zones for white people, a barb echoed by far-right figures. Police dispute the claim, saying no such zones exist. The comments have intensified scrutiny of migration rhetoric and political framing.