One Nation candidate seeks to repeal NSW post-Bondi gun laws

Jeff Bacon, the managing director of firearms manufacturer Oceania Precision, is seeking to repeal gun laws introduced in New South Wales following the Bondi beach massacre. The Guardian reported that Bacon wants the legislation overturned after stating that every single rifle his company produces was banned in the state under the new restrictions. [1]

Bacon is set to contest the upcoming March state election as the second candidate on One Nation's upper house ticket in New South Wales. The Guardian reported that his candidacy was unveiled earlier this month by Mike Newman, the One Nation state leader in New South Wales, alongside federal Member of Parliament Barnaby Joyce. Newman has described Bacon as his go-to man on the firearms industry. [1]

In separate developments concerning the political party, radio presenter Kyle Sandilands stated on his show, Kyle Sandilands Live, that he is considering a run for Prime Minister with One Nation. The Daily Mail reported that the 55-year-old radio host suggested party leader Pauline Hanson might ask him to join the party to challenge Anthony Albanese for the leadership of the country. [2]

One Nation, officially known as Pauline Hanson's One Nation, is a right-wing to far-right political party in Australia. It was established by Pauline Hanson, who serves as the party president and has represented Queensland as a senator since 2016. [3]