This Bills Digest has been prepared in relation to the Exposure Draft of the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026. The Bill aims to combat antisemitism, hate and extremism and strengthen gun laws in Australia. The paper outlines the purpose of the Bill, its background, policy positions, stakeholder comments, and key issues and provisions.

Theft of legal guns is now the main source of illegal guns in Australia, yet public information on the topic is scarce. This report compiles new data from state law enforcement agencies and other sources to find that over 9,000 firearms have been stolen since the start of 2020.

Almost 30 years after the Port Arthur massacre, there are more guns in Australia than ever before, and the National Firearms Agreement (NFA) is falling short of its stated aims. There is no National Firearms Register and minors can use firearms in every state. This paper outlines the status of the NFA and the number...

Despite significant reforms following the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre, gun ownership in Australia has risen by 25%. This paper identifies inconsistencies in state regulations while highlighting strong public support for stricter controls. It argues for a unified national approach to regulation, data collection and addressing emerging threats like 3D-printed firearms.

Eighteen months after launching as a dedicated firearms regulator for New Zealand, the Firearms Safety Authority has recorded a big shift in trust and confidence in its work from the firearms community.