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Reçu aujourd’hui — 17 décembre 2025

Bondi terror attack updates: Jim Chalmers says Labor will take Josh Frydenberg’s suggestions ‘very seriously’ after former treasurer’s strident criticism of PM and government response

17 décembre 2025 à 03:02

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has just been on RN, where he has said the government is “focused” on combating antisemitism and gun control issues.

He said:

We’re focused on both of those things simultaneously, countering these horrifying and evil acts of antisemitism at the same time as we tighten our gun laws.

And frankly, in relation to Mr Howard, I don’t know why in the wake of a mass shooting, some politicians, some current and some former, are trying to diminish our efforts to tighten our gun laws. John Howard, of all people, should understand how important this is.

We’ve seen elements of it rear its head, albeit in isolated circumstances. It just invites a sincere and genuine redoubling of efforts from government, including putting money where our mouth is, investing in all things around education, what antisemitism looks like, young people have an appreciation that this is a real threat.

When the bar is raised, South Australia is not going to be left behind. We’re committed to making sure that people are protected. In South Australia, we don’t have perpetual gun licences. Depending on the class of firearms licence you have, you have it every year, or every three years or five years, depending on what your firearms are.

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