Look up UN Agenda 21.

There are various goals for agenda 21 specifying restrictions and processes to be put in place that spell out pretty much what we have.

It is for this reason that Australia is the only country in the world where there are 3 state level politicians elected on an overtly pro shooting platform. Not enough and some federal members would be nice, but indicative that shooters are orepared to vote according to their beliefs.

It's slowly coming back, but the damage done in 96 was massive and will probably never be properly undone.