Abbott-Turnbull clash over gun laws deepens

Former prime minister Tony Abbott says the Turnbull Government should do whatever it needs to ensure rapid-fire guns are not available in Australia. Mr Abbott's comments come as he maintains he never made a deal with a crossbench senator to change gun laws, insisting it was the Abbott Government that stopped the guns.Senator David Leyonhjelm (LION-helm) claims the Abbott Government agreed with his office to insert a sunset clause* of 12 months on the ban against importing the Adler lever-action shotgun.Mr Abbott says no such deal took place.

Tony Abbott making his presence felt (AAP) Source: AAP