Bondi Beach Shooting: Australian Government Proposes Stricter Gun Control

Sydney: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is proposing tougher national gun laws after a devastating mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach, where 15 people lost their lives and over 40 were injured during a Hanukkah celebration. The attack has been declared a terrorist incident, with authorities confirming it was targeted at the Jewish community.

The prime minister encouraged everyone in Australia to put a candle in their windows on Monday evening to show "that light will indeed defeat darkness."

Albanese said he planned to "put on the agenda of the national cabinet tougher gun laws," with details to include "the number of guns that can be used or licensed by individuals" and whether or not licenses for guns should be reviewed after a period of time, he added.

He emphasised that people's circumstances can change, and licenses shouldn't be permanent.

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns echoed the sentiment, calling for changes to firearms legislation