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NSW Libertarian MP Pushes Bill to Enshrine Gun Rights in State Constitution

‘The question of gun ownership in Australia has been a taboo,’ said Libertarian MP John Ruddick.
NSW Libertarian MP Pushes Bill to Enshrine Gun Rights in State Constitution
Seized gun parts are seen on display during a press conference at AFP Headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 29, 2019. AAP Image/Stefan Postles
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
6/8/2025|Updated: 6/9/2025
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A New South Wales Libertarian MP has pushed for Australia’s most populous state to embed its own right to possess and carry firearms.

The Constitution Amendment (Right to Possess and Carry Firearms) Bill 2025 (pdf) would enshrine this right into the Constitution Act 1902 of New South Wales.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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