We’re delivering
11 Feb 2026 6:21 AMMark Boothman
A nation-leading response to the Bondi terrorist attack to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and terrorists.
Queensland licence holders will have to be an Australian citizen
the strongest penalties in the country for trafficking guns, with a maximum penalty of life in prison
stronger laws closing the loophole that hinders police from going after those preparing a terrorist attack before the attack
addressing drive-by shootings with 16 years imprisonment or 20 years if you’re linked to a criminal organisation or shoot at a place of worship
a new offence prohibiting the possession and distribution of blueprints for 3D-printed guns
expanded powers for police when determining weapons licence eligibility, including any history of violence, links to terrorist groups or weapons-related offending
strengthened police powers to disrupt illegal firearm trafficking
We are doing more than any other government has before to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists and criminals.


