Australia Offers Up to $6,000 for Surrendered Firearms Amid Tighter Gun Laws

The Australian state of New South Wales has launched a large-scale gun buyback program following the mass shooting at Bondi Beach in December 2025. The authorities aim to compensate owners for surrendering excess or prohibited firearms, with a maximum payout of 10,000 Australian dollars (approximately $6,000) for certain types of firearms.

The program is part of tighter legislation introduced after the deadly incident, which claimed the lives of 15 people. The new rules are set to affect around 50,000 gun owners across the state, with compensation available for those who possess more firearms than the law allows or who lose the right to own certain types of guns.

The program is also planned to be extended to other parts of Australia, although not all states have agreed to participate. The authorities estimate that the changes may affect around 50,000 gun owners across the country.