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Calls to review gun laws upon Port Arthur anniversary

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This month is the 20th Anniversary of one of Australia's worst crimes -- the mass shooting at Port Arthur in Tasmania. Image: Former Prime Minister John Howard. (AAP)


The former Prime Minister John Howard, who was instrumental in implementing gun law changes following the incident, is now calling for the current government to take another look.

Howard has told SBS' Insight program about what made him take such controversial action back in 1996.

 

 

 


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