Australia news live: farmers groups push back against ‘rushed’ Minns gun reforms; Coalition proposes terms of reference for antisemitism royal commission

<p>Follow the latest updates</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>One of Australia’s leading experts on gun control, Roland Browne, has told ABC News Breakfast that in the wake of a tragedy the community looks for hope and taking swift action on gun control can provide that hope.</p><p>In my involvement in gun law reform in over 40 years, after these terrible events and I’m talking about what happened at Bondi, what happened at Port Arthur and indeed from my own experience what happened in Dunblane in Scotland in 1996, people looked to political leadership for a ray of hope and gun law reform is what they look for.</p><p>It gives people a sense that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that is the best thing for the grief and anguish and loss that people experience. So it’s very important that these reforms move rapidly and all the states and territories and political parties get behind them.</p><p>Those states that aren’t recalling their parliaments now need to do so in February and get a move on and get these laws introduced.</p><p>We support sensible reforms that strengthen community safety, but those reforms must be developed carefully and with proper consultation to ensure they don’t undermine farm safety, animal welfare and environmental management.</p><p>We will continue to advocate respectfully, responsibly and firmly for farmers, while recognising the gravity of this moment for our nation.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/dec/22/australia-news-live-bondi-beach-terror-attack-chris-minns-nsw-gun-reforms-anthony-albanese-coalition-sussan-ley-antisemitism-royal-commission-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>

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