<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Farmers' groups have lashed out at the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/new-south-wales" rel="" target="_blank" title="New South Wales"><span>New South Wales</span></a><span> government's proposed gun law reforms, labelling them "unworkable".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Speaking to the media today, NSW Farmers Association president Xavier Martin called the Minns government's proposals dysfunctional.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"What we're seeing is just a mad dog's breakfast, imported largely out of Western Australia," he said.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/whats-inside-the-epstein-files-released-by-the-justice-department/aa0fbe68-620e-4807-ae31-124c47ea71ed" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>What's inside the Epstein files released by the Justice Department</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In the wake of the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/bondi-shooting" rel="" target="_blank" title="Bondi Beach terrorist attack"><span>Bondi Beach terrorist attack</span></a><span> last Sunday, Premier Chris Minns last week unveiled a raft of proposed changes, including gun caps, restrictions on magazine sizes, and licensing restrictions.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Martin said efforts by the farmers' association to offer input into the legislative reform had been ignored.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It's incredible this government has allowed generous capping exemptions for recreational shooters but for farmers who need firearms to control pests, minimise biosecurity risks and for the humane management of animals, the government hasn't given us a second's thought," he said.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-gun-reform-laws-farmers-lash-out-at-changes/afbf74cf-b6cb-4a1e-a320-a8bf366c44c4" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/multiple-gunmen-open-fire-at-a-south-african-pub-killing-9-and-wounding-10/6c8b5cca-b4fc-4499-af91-8c08ce437326" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Multiple gunmen open fire at a South African pub, killing nine and wounding 10</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The premier acknowledged farmers and agriculture had unique requirements when it came to firearms but these reforms have been put together in such a rush, the government hasn't even turned its attention to the unintended consequences and anomalies."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Martin said the proposed changes would increase the risk to the public rather than reducing it.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He said a firearm cap of 10 could see some producers have to transport guns between properties, with "potentially other dangerous consequences".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/boxing-day-test-ashes-melbourne-victoria-police-semi-automatic-guns/842bcd21-d3cc-49af-a443-470fffa78808" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Police to carry semi-automatic guns for Melbourne's Boxing Day Test</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We're now being told that farmers have to sign up to a gun club in order to keep their licence. What will this mean for farmers who live hours away from their closest gun club?" he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Changing the licence renewal period from five years to two years is also ridiculous. It's more red-tape for law abiding farmers who just want to get on with their job of producing the best food and fibre in the world."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He said farmers welcomed the crackdown on hate speech in response to the Bondi attack, but they could not support the proposed gun law reforms as they stood.</span></div></div><div class="styles__Wrapper-sc-2o34ro-0 cmwkBV"><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><a href="/content/2025/12/15/01/11/bondi-beach-shooting-images-show-terror-attack-at-iconic-sydney-beach"><img alt="A police boat patrols Bondi Beach in Sydney, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, ahead of a ceremony to mark the National Day of Reflection for victims and survivors from the Bondi shooting" sizes="(min-width: 1024px) 636px, (min-width: 768px) 396px, 100vw" src="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/gR0kgCW9TUJxKpPMx4Hm_iPYqwQ=/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F113cb07d-a265-4dc0-beab-91a461912b4e" srcset="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/gR0kgCW9TUJxKpPMx4Hm_iPYqwQ=/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F113cb07d-a265-4dc0-beab-91a461912b4e 396w, https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/d-egrTo2HoNRYKQi2-DH02HF4YQ=/636x358/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F113cb07d-a265-4dc0-beab-91a461912b4e 636w"/></a></div><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><div class="styles__Headline-sc-2o34ro-4 hpbOlz">Bondi prepares to remember moment terror attack unfolded</div><div class="styles__Button-sc-2o34ro-1 eBjlmW"><a class="styles__ButtonLink-sc-2o34ro-2 hqpklJ" href="/content/2025/12/15/01/11/bondi-beach-shooting-images-show-terror-attack-at-iconic-sydney-beach">View Gallery</a></div></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Meanwhile the National Farmers Federation is urging "calm and considered" reform on firearms.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This tragedy demands a serious response, and we understand the need for governments to act decisively to ensure something like this never happens again," president Hamish McIntyre said today.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"However, any reforms must provide the best outcomes for the whole community, recognising that community safety also includes food safety and protection from biosecurity risks."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He said other jurisdictions would be watching the NSW reforms closely.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It is essential that governments right across the country engage with the NFF and our members to ensure reforms enhance public safety while preserving legitimate firearm access for primary producers," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We will continue to advocate respectfully, responsibly, and firmly for farmers, while recognising the gravity of this moment for our nation."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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