Australia was famous for having no guns – what happened? Do we have a gun problem now? | First Dog on the Moon
Guardian AU
•Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:41:07 GMT
📰 What Happened
This is an editorial cartoon by First Dog on the Moon reflecting on Australia's reputation for gun control, asking 'what happened' and whether the country now has a gun problem, noting that one man in Sydney was found to have 371 guns.
🔍 The Backstory
The cartoon engages with Australia's history of strict gun laws following the Port Arthur massacre and more recent concerns about firearm proliferation.
🎯 Why It Matters
It is satirical commentary on perceived erosion of Australia's gun-control record and rising gun numbers.
This is an editorial cartoon by First Dog on the Moon reflecting on Australia's reputation for gun control, asking 'what happened' and whether the country now has a gun problem, noting that one man in Sydney was found to have 371 guns.
The cartoon engages with Australia's history of strict gun laws following the Port Arthur massacre and more recent concerns about firearm proliferation.
It is satirical commentary on perceived erosion of Australia's gun-control record and rising gun numbers.