State Looks to Make ‘Toughest Gun Laws in Australia’ Even Tougher

Published on May 27, 2024

Western Australian (WA) Premier Roger Cook has exclaimed new gun laws before parliament will be the “toughest in Australia” following a shooting in Perth. On May 24, registered gun owner Mark Bombara, 63, killed Jennifer Petelczyc, 59, and her daughter Gretl, 18, at their Floreat home in Perth before he shot himself. The killer reportedly entered the Perth home looking for his ex-partner, but when he couldn’t find her, shot Ms. Petelczyc and her daughter instead. Responding to the murders, Mr. Cook said the incident highlighted the need to “finally sort out our gun laws once and for all.” The WA leader added there is no reason a man living in the Perth metropolitan suburb of Mosman Park should be able to legally own 13 guns....

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