The Tasmanian government has unveiled new gun laws aimed at enhancing firearm regulations following the Bondi terror attack. The reforms focus on tightening eligibility for gun licenses and reclassifying certain firearms to require more strict licenses. Notably, while the new laws will help prevent misuse of firearms, they stop short of establishing a cap on the number of guns that a person can possess, which has been a point of contention among advocates for stricter gun control.

To encourage compliance with these new laws, the government will introduce a mandatory buyback scheme paying 1.5 times the market value for firearms surrendered, alongside a voluntary buyback option at market value. The reforms also include stronger penalties for gun theft and a commitment to accelerate the establishment of a national firearms registry, which longer-term aims to increase accountability and track firearm ownership more effectively.

Premier Jeremy Rockliff expressed the government's intent to progress this legislation through parliament within the year. The introduction of these reforms highlights Tasmania's proactive stance on gun control in response to national issues surrounding public safety and gun violence, though the lack of limits on ownership might raise questions about their overall effectiveness in preventing future incidents.