Pauline Hanson says she is opposed to a major gun buyback being announced by Anthony Albanese and the NSW premier, Chris Minns, in Sydney shortly. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
Legislation for the plan passed parliament earlier this year, part of the response to the Bondi beach terror attack. It will be run in two phases, with the cost split 50:50 between the federal and NSW governments.
Payments under the first phase
Under the first phase of the scheme, $1,000 will be paid for revolvers and $850 for semi-automatic handguns. Compensation of $850 will be paid for double-barrel shotguns and $650 for those with a single barrel. Between $650 and $1,000 will be paid for rifles, while air rifles have a fixed compensation of $450.
Hanson's objections
Hanson told News24 taxpayers should not pay for the scheme. She suggested the buyback would impact "law-abiding Australians who are trying to go about their business, like farmers that need their guns," she said. "A different gun is for a different purpose, and you have to understand guns. I've got my own gun licence, so I understand these people."