Opened the debate
Gee moved a motion arguing that the firearm buyback scheme constituted legalised theft and caused significant financial distress to legitimate firearm businesses in regional New South Wales. Gee cited specific examples of business owners facing drastic reductions in sales and staff, with some reporting turnover drops of up to 85 per cent. Gee contended that the scheme failed to target criminals or terrorists, who operate outside legal channels, and instead penalised law-abiding citizens. Gee called for a comprehensive investigation into intelligence and security failures related to the Bondi terrorist attack, rather than implementing rushed legislative changes. Gee urged the House to repeal the buyback scheme and focus on prosecuting illegal firearms trafficking.