Albanese to push states on gun buyback scheme despite opposition from Queensland and NT

Under the laws, which came in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, the states will be responsible for the collection and processing of surrendered gunsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese will push national cabinet to thrash out details of the federal government’s looming gun buyback program, set to cost hundreds of millions of dollars, even as Queensland and the Northern Territory refuse to sign up.Friday’s meeting of national cabinet is focused on settling health and disability funding between premiers and the prime minister. But details to roll out the guns buyback – established in laws rushed through parliament last week in response to the Bondi beach terror attack – require swift agreement with state governments. Continue reading...