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Castle law debate sparked by NSW home invasion
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Summary: A suspected home invasion in northern NSW left a man shot and an elderly couple stabbed, renewing self-defence debate.
WHO: Self-defence and 'castle law' commentators
WHAT: Discussion renewed about self-defence and so-called 'castle law' after a suspected home invasion with a shooting and stabbings.
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 8:17 PM ET
WHERE: Northern NSW, Australia
WHY: The incident involving a home invasion, shooting, and stabbings renewed discussion about self-defence and 'castle law'.
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