Queensland Set to Become Australia’s Most Heavily Armed State The New South Wales government's decision to push forward with a large scale firearm buyback scheme has left Queensland lagging behind, and potentially on track to become Australia's most heavily armed state.
This move comes as no surprise given the long standing disagreement between Queensland and NSW over the effectiveness of such schemes in reducing gun violence.
Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls' justification for opting out of the buyback program centers around a narrative that it disproportionately penalizes law abiding citizens while failing to address the root causes of gun related issues.