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Tasmania’s parliament narrowly rejected a controversial gun ownership cap—limiting most people to five guns and farmers to ten—by just one vote, sparking heated debate over gun control, community safety, and the influence of the gun lobby. While reforms like citizenship requirements and “fit and proper” licensing passed, critics including the Greens and Labor argue the missed opportunity could leave communities vulnerable, especially given Tasmania’s tragic history with gun violence. The government and farmers’ groups hailed the outcome, citing public opposition to the caps and emphasizing smarter policing and tougher penalties instead. With the bill now heading to the upper house—a chamber where the government lacks majority—the fate of the gun cap remains uncertain, setting the stage for further political drama.

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