With new laws on hate-speech and firearms passing the Senate, former Olympic gold-medal winning shooter Dan Repacholi is in a unique position of knowing the way in which firearm restrictions aimed at preventing future acts of violence can be designed in a way that doesn’t impact their lawful use by farmers or sports shooters.

The member for Hunter spoke to CRN reporter Noah Secomb about the scare campaign orchestrated by the Nationals in his electorate.

Image: MP for Hunter Dan Repacholi addressing federal parliament

Produced By: Noah Secomb

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First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 4 February 2026