Australia Nationals challenge gun buyback scheme on constitutional grounds
The Nationals are challenging a gun buyback scheme in New South Wales on constitutional grounds, arguing it violates a clause requiring 'just terms' compensation—a reference to The Castle film's famous legal principle. The scheme proposes fixed compensation fees for gun licence holders based on firearm type, while former Finance Minister Mathias Cormann defends the controversial 2018 WA GST deal he helped create.
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Australia politics live: Nationals argue gun buyback is against constitutional clause featured in The Castle
The Nationals are challenging a gun buyback scheme in New South Wales on constitutional grounds, arguing it violates a clause requiring 'just terms' compensation—a reference to The Castle film's famous legal principle. The scheme proposes fixed compensation fees for gun licence holders based on firearm type, while former Finance Minister Mathias Cormann defends the controversial 2018 WA GST deal he helped create.
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