Australia's largest state tightens gun laws, following the Bondi Beach terror attack

News Topical, Digital Desk : Following the Bondi Beach terror attack, Australia's most populous state, New South Wales, is preparing to pass stricter gun laws, banning the display of terrorist symbols and curbing protests.

The lower house of state parliament passed a bill in an emergency session late Monday night following the Bondi mass shooting. The Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill has the support of the opposition Liberal Party in New South Wales state. It is expected to pass in the upper house on Tuesday.

The ruling centre-left Labour government has proposed limiting most personal gun licences to four firearms and allowing up to 10 for farmers.

Under the ruling center-left Labour government's new proposal, a gun license for ordinary citizens will allow a maximum of four firearms. However, farmers are given a small exemption, limiting their number to 10.

The attack took place during the Hanukkah festival.

Fifteen people were killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting during Jewish Hanukkah celebrations in Bondi on December 14. The shocking attack has sparked calls for stricter gun laws and stronger action against anti-Semitism.

Police said the alleged gunman, Sajid Akram, was shot and killed by police. Akram was carrying six weapons. His 24-year-old son, Naveed, has been charged with 59 counts, including murder and terrorism.

Three-quarters of people are in favor of the law.

Nearly three-quarters of Australians support stricter gun laws, according to a survey conducted by the Sydney Morning Herald on Tuesday. The rural-focused Nationals Party opposed gun reforms in New South Wales, saying the amendments would harm farmers.

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