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Ep 33 | The Port Arthur Massacre: Inside Australia’s Deadliest Mass Shooting
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In this episode, we examine the Port Arthur Massacre, the deadliest mass shooting in Australian history. On April 28, 1996, a gunman opened fire at the historic Port Arthur site in Tasmania, killing 35 people and injuring 23 others.
We break down the timeline of the attack, who the victims were, how the police captured the gunman, and the nationwide impact that followed. The tragedy led to one of the most significant gun law reforms in the world, changing Australia’s firearms legislation forever.
This episode explores the events of that day, the investigation, and the political aftermath that reshaped Australia’s gun control laws.