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The Catalyst: The Port Arthur Massacre (1996) and Australia's Gun Reform (lemmy.world)
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A mass shooting in Port Arthur, Tasmania, killed 35 people and injured 23 others. The tragedy prompted Australia to introduce sweeping national gun-control reforms, including strict firearm restrictions and a nationwide gun buyback program.

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[–] 4 points 2 months ago

One of the only good things Howard's government did. Credit where credit's due.

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    [–] 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Except that it didn't work. We have more guns now than before Port Arthur.

    https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/australia-more-guns-now-than-before-port-arthur/

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    That article shows more guns but less gun owners. I think that's probably a win overall from the perspective of preventing deaths.

    It doesn't mention gun related deaths at all so maybe that doesn't support their position.

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