Victoria will not introduce firearm caps or buyback scheme, following review
The Victorian government has decided not to implement caps on the number of firearms a person can own, following a review of the state's gun laws. This decision comes after a rapid review conducted by former police chief Ken Lay, which included 16 recommendations. The government will, however, introduce legislative changes to strengthen regulations regarding gun ownership and classifications.
- ▪The Victorian government will not introduce caps on the number of firearms a person can own.
- ▪Premier Jacinta Allan stated that focusing on criminals is more effective than implementing caps.
- ▪The review was commissioned after a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach that resulted in 15 deaths.
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Victorian government will not introduce firearm cap following gun law reviewKBy Keira ProustBy Judd BoazTopic:Gun ControlMon 25 May 2026 at 6:29pmMon 25 May 2026 at 6:29pmMon 25 May 2026 at 6:29pmVictoria will adopt all but one of the recommendations made by former police chief Ken Lay in his rapid review of the state's gun laws. (ABC Coffs Coast: Charles Rushforth)In short:The Allan government has announced it will adopt all but one recommendation following a rapid review into the state's gun laws.Caps to the number of firearms a person can own will not be introduced, as per the review's recommendations.What's next?The government will immediately introduce legislative changes to strengthen some regulations, including citizenship requirements and gun…
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