NSW Nationals MP Jamie Chaffey has criticised the federal government's announcement of a national gun buyback scheme, warning that rushed changes to gun legislation will adversely impact law-abiding regional gun owners and small business operators.

Following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's announcement of the largest gun buyback scheme since John Howard's 1996 plan in the wake of the Port Arthur massacre, Mr Chaffey expressed serious concerns about restrictions or limits that may be imposed on licensed owners in regional areas.

"Any changes to our gun laws are merely Labor's attempt to divert attention or discussion from the reality of what is primarily antisemitism," Mr Chaffey said. "It's not the guns, it's Islamic extremism in our suburbs."

The Member for Parkes described the horrific acts that took place at Bondi Beach on Sunday, December 14, 2025, as premeditated acts of terror against a peaceful Jewish community celebrating Hanukkah.

Mr Chaffey called on the government to prioritise combating antisemitism and intelligence failures rather than punishing law-abiding, responsible gun owners. "Australia should be confronting the guilty, not punishing the innocent," he said.

Although the final details of the buyback scheme have not yet been released, Mr Chaffey said he remains very concerned about the potential impact on regional communities and those whose livelihoods depend on firearm access.

"I will continue to monitor developments in this space and hold the Labor Government accountable for the way they have responded and continue to respond to this tragedy and the rise of antisemitism in our great nation," Mr Chaffey said.

The NSW Nationals have opposed the state government's gun reform legislation, with the party stating it will not support a bill that uses gun reforms as a political tool rather than addressing the real issue of antisemitism.