Tag: background checks
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Australians rally behind gun reform: a cross‑party push for stricter laws
Widespread cross‑party support for change Across Australia, voters are showing strong appetite for tighter gun laws. In recent surveys and parliamentary debates, Australians from various political backgrounds agree that the nation should tighten ownership rules, strengthen licensing, and limit the number of firearms an individual can possess. This broad consensus marks a notable shift in…
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Australia Unites for Sweeping Gun Law Overhaul After Bondi Tragedy
Unprecedented Cross-Government Pact on Gun Reform In a rare display of bipartisan resolve, the federal, state, and territory governments of Australia have agreed to enact the most sweeping changes to the nation’s gun laws since the Howard era. The commitment comes in response to the Bondi massacre, a tragedy that has shaken communities and prompted…
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Iowa District Sues Vetting Firm Over Superintendent Vetting
Des Moines district files lawsuit against vetting firm The Des Moines Public Schools filed a lawsuit Friday against the consulting company it hired to identify and vet its superintendent candidates, alleging that JG Consulting failed to properly vet Ian Roberts. The district, Iowa’s largest, contends the firm breached its contract and was negligent in the…
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Iowa district sues firm over failed superintendent vetting
What happened Des Moines Public Schools filed a lawsuit Friday against the consulting firm it hired to identify leadership candidates, alleging the firm breached its contract and acted negligently in vetting the eventual superintendent candidate, Ian Roberts. The district’s action follows Roberts’ arrest by federal authorities and subsequent charges related to firearms and immigration status.…