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Jacinta Allan Says Machete Ban Working After Knife Murder on Weekend

Allan said the Morwell tragedy underscored the importance of the government’s machete ban.
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Jacinta Allan Says Machete Ban Working After Knife Murder on Weekend
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan speaks to media during a press conference at Victorian Parliament in Melbourne, Australia, on June 19, 2025. AAP Image/Diego Fedele
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
9/30/2025|Updated: 9/30/2025
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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has hailed the success of the government’s machete ban after another machete attack took place on the weekend.

An 18-year-old man died on Sept. 27 after he was allegedly stabbed in Morwell in the Gippsland region.  A 20-year-old man was also injured and taken to hospital.

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Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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