Political fight over gun buyback after boy, 11, shot in the face and neck in Sydney apartment
An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in a Sydney apartment, sparking a renewed political debate over gun control in New South Wales. The incident has led to criticism of the opposition's stance on a proposed gun buyback program.
Why it matters
The shooting highlights ongoing tensions regarding firearm legislation and public safety in Australia.
The shooting of an 11-year-old boy in Norwest in Sydney on Monday evening has reignited debate about gun control in NSW. Composite: AAP The shooting of an 11-year-old boy in Norwest in Sydney on Monday evening has reignited debate about gun control in NSW. Composite: AAP Gun control Political fight over gun buyback after boy, 11, shot in the face and neck in Sydney apartment Police don’t know if shooting accidental as Labor attacks opposition vow to scrap gun buyback announced after Bondi massacre
Prefer the Guardian on Google The shooting of an 11-year-old boy in Sydney’s north-west was a “tragic reminder” of the danger of guns, the New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has said while the opposition defends “backflipping” on a gun buyback .
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