Industry Opposition to Reclassification
Bacon’s candidacy, announced earlier this month by NSW One Nation leader Mike Newman and federal MP Barnaby Joyce, has brought his stance on firearm policy to the forefront of the upcoming March state election. Bacon argues that the reclassification of specific weapons—measures originally implemented to tighten control following the mass shooting—has unfairly targeted his manufacturing operations.
The candidate has positioned himself as a vocal critic of the existing legislative framework, suggesting that the laws restrict legitimate industry production. Party leadership has signaled strong support for his perspective, with Newman identifying Bacon as his primary advisor on firearms industry matters.
As the election approaches, Bacon’s platform highlights a growing tension between industry stakeholders and the long-standing gun control measures that have defined New South Wales policy for three decades.