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National Firearms Registry on the Cards in Australia

National Firearms Registry on the Cards in Australia
Weapons that were surrendered due to the National Firearm Amnesty are seen at the Victoria Police Forensic Services Centre in Melbourne, Australia, on Aug. 11, 2017. Robert Cianflone/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
Editor
2/3/2023|Updated: 2/3/2023
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Authorities could have access to details of firearm ownership across Australia in the near future after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the creation of a national database was on the cards.

Currently, firearms are registered on a state-by-state basis in Australia, yet the violent shooting of two police officers in Queensland last December has spurred political leaders to expand the system nationwide.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
Editor
Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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