Calls for NSW government to remove recreational hunting as a reason to own firearms after Bondi massacre

NSW parliament will be recalled next week to consider urgent gun control legislation after the Bondi massacre. Photograph: Doug Gimesy

The Greens, independent MPs and gun safety advocates are urging the Minns Labor government to remove recreational hunting as a “genuine reason” for owning guns in New South Wales as the government prepares to introduce urgent legislation after the Bondi massacre.

Such a move would dramatically reduce the number of gun licences within NSW, but could cause backlash from some shooters.