August 16, 2026 — 3:22pm

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The Coalition has ridiculed the federal government’s failure to roll out the national gun buyback scheme after it took almost eight months for a deal to be struck with Labor-led NSW while negotiations with other jurisdictions such as Victoria remain at a standstill.

Amid mounting pressure from the Nationals and One Nation to ditch the plan, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has encouraged dithering states to come on board, saying the Commonwealth is a “willing partner” and the door is open for negotiation.

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Read the full article at SMH.COM.AU