The murder of a mother and daughter in Western Australia has pushed the region's Government to strengthen gun laws. 

On Friday afternoon, a man shot a 59-year-old woman and her 18-year-old daughter in their Floreat home while allegedly searching for his ex-wife.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the new laws will ensure limits are in place on the number of registered guns owned.

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The murder of a mother and daughter in Western Australia has pushed the region's Government to strengthen gun laws. 
On Friday afternoon, a man shot a 59-year-old woman and her 18-year-old daughter in their Floreat home while allegedly searching for his ex-wife.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the new laws will ensure limits are in place on the number of registered guns owned.
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