Walter Mikac
Walter Mikac, 62, is a survivor of the Port Arthur massacre, which claimed the lives of his first wife, Nanette, and two daughters, Alannah and Madeline. He has since rebuilt his life and now focuses on his relationship with his youngest daughter, Isabella, while confronting the lasting impact of the tragedy on their family.
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Walter Mikac welcomed the reforms, stating they will 'close critical gaps in our gun laws' and put community safety first.
Australian move to fast-track new gun and protest laws draws criticism
United Kingdom· 2025-12-22
Walter Mikac founded the Alannah and Madeline Foundation charity to honor his children who were killed in the Port Arthur massacre.
Australia was seen as a world leader in gun controlUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-19
Walter Mikac, founding patron of the charity, said the massacre served as a 'horrific reminder of the need to stay vigilant against violence'.
Bondi terror attack: Anthony Albanese backs urgent gun law reform
New Zealand· 2025-12-15
Gun control advocate Walter Mikac, who founded the Alannah and Madeline Foundation after his daughters and his wife Nanette were killed in the Port Arthur massacre, has criticised the bill as regressive.
MP complains to safety regulator after 20-hour sitting day
Australia· 2025-11-25
The Alannah & Madeline Foundation, established by Walter Mikac after his two daughters and his wife were killed in the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, described it as the 'most regressive firearm legislation' introduced into any Australian parliament in 30 years.
Liberals split with Nationals over controversial legislationAustralia· 2025-09-09
Walter Mikac lobbied Howard for stronger gun laws after the tragic loss of his wife and daughters at Port Arthur.
Gun debate may go feral in NSW if premier bows to shootersAustralia· 2025-09-04
Walter Mikac is the father of Isabella Mikac and has been deeply affected by the loss of his first two daughters.
Two of Us: Isabella and Walter MikacAustralia· 2025-04-02
