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Matthew McConaughey addresses Uvalde Shooting at White House

2022-06-08 18:06

After the tragic shooting at the Uvalde Robb Elementary school, Matthew McConaughey addresses the White House on gun reform.

Why the gun debate needs to move away from simplistic ideas of ‘good’ and ‘bad’

by The Conversation

2018-03-06 14:03

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The term “gun lobby” seems to be applied to anything from large industry groups through to an individual writing a letter to the editor. Nevertheless, it instantly evokes frightening imagery of America’s National Rifle Association (NRA).

Australia’s gun laws “a benchmark around the world” says Turnbull at Port Arthur remembrance

by Australian Times

2016-04-28 11:04

Victims, survivors and leaders gather in Tasmania to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragic Port Arthur killing spree.

Obama urges America to look at Australia’s gun laws following Oregon shooting rampage

by Bryce Lowry

2015-10-02 02:10

Following the latest US college shooting spree, a frustrated President Obama says effective gun laws are possible, sighting Australia and the UK as examples.

Australia’s gun control policy receives praise from Obama

by Australian Times

2014-06-12 11:06

Hours after a 14 year-old fires shots at an American school President Barack Obama congratulates Australia on its guns policy.

Down the barrel of a gun | Why Christopher Lane’s death matters

by Paul Bleakley

2013-08-20 10:08

OPINION | In the aftermath of 22-year-old Australian Christopher Lane's murder in the US, PAUL BLEAKLEY explores the different relationship Australians and Americans have towards firearms, and what we need to do to make sure murders like this do not happen again.