Alex Ritson

Among the measures are limiting the number of guns anyone can own to four, though for farmers it's ten.

Officials are claiming that the new laws are the toughest of their kind in Australia.

The New South Wales Premier, Chris Minns, said the state government would bring in more reforms.

We're not going to be done until we've done everything possible to keep the people of this state safe.

And there's a recognition from this government that hate speech leads to hateful actions.

That's what happens in even civilised communities like ours.

And we're prepared to take action and steps to keep the community safe.

Police powers to curb public protests will also be strengthened.

A pro-Palestine group and other activist groups have said that they will mount a legal challenge.

Fifteen people were killed in the shooting in Sydney, where Jewish people had gathered.

The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, said he had requested that a special honours list be drawn up for the heroes of 14 December.

The attack did show us the worst of humanity, hatred, anti-Semitism, violence.

It also showed us the best of humanity, extraordinary acts of bravery and courage, acts of kindness for fellow Australians.

These special honours lists have been used previously to recognise individuals for other significant events like the Bali bombings and MH17.

And these awards would be announced in 2026.

Police believe the gunmen who carried out the attack were inspired by the Islamic State group.

My colleague Vandana Bhan heard more from the BBC's Phil Mercer in Sydney.

Well, the state government here says these new laws are the toughest gun reforms Australia has ever seen.

There will be a limit on the number of firearms an individual can own.

There'll also be a raft of other restrictions, including far more stringent screening and licensing regulations for firearms owners.