Source: Government of Australia Capital Territory
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Released 15/12/2025
The ACT Government strongly endorses the agreed outcomes of the National Cabinet meeting convened by the Prime Minister this afternoon.
The National Cabinet pledged to eradicate anti-Semitism, hate, violence and terrorism and emphasised Australia’s commitment to national coordination on countering terrorism and violent extremism, social cohesion, resourcing and rhetoric to ensure community safety.
National Cabinet noted the ongoing work across the country to tackle anti-Semitism such as establishing the National Hate Crimes and Incidents Database, enhancing security of Jewish community and cultural sites, and coordinated work across intelligence and police agencies.
We also recognise that action is needed on gun law reform, including renegotiating the National Firearms Agreement to ensure it remains as robust as possible in today’s changing security environment.
Work already underway in the ACT includes reviewing existing registry systems and processes, exploring technology options and assessing ACT firearms legislation to identify the changes needed to support the new digital registry. This will include reforms relating to privately manufactured and 3D-printed firearms, permit-to-acquire arrangements and suitability criteria for firearms licences and other authorisations.
National Cabinet has also agreed that Australian citizenship should be an additional condition of licenses.
I have commissioned the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services to progress this important work.
Yesterday’s horrific anti-Semitic terrorist attack has no place in Australia, and the evil scourge of anti-Semitism must be eradicated.
Our condolences and our thoughts are with those who have been impacted directly by this terrorist attack.
The Government has also commissioned an online condolence book for the community to express support for both the victims and the broader Jewish community in Canberra and across Australia.
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Andrew Barr, MLA | Media Releases