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17 August 2026

Anger in the bush as NSW gun buyback scheme labelled 'like stealing'

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Anger in the bush as NSW gun buyback scheme labelled 'like stealing'

Farmers, sporting shooters and gun sellers are all reacting angrily to the NSW government's buyback scheme, with some saying the compensation being offered is "like stealing".

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