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.
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
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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