Victoria to Ban Machete Possession, Penalties Include 2 Year Prison Term or $47,000 Fine

Victoria to push for national restrictions as the ban on machete starts on Sept. 1.

Victorian Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan addresses the media during a press conference in Melbourne, Australia, Dec. 29, 2020. AAP Image/James Ross

Victoria is set to become the first state in Australia to ban machetes, following a string of violent crimes involving the weapon.

The decision comes a week after a high-profile home invasion in Black Rock, Melbourne, on March 4, where burglars armed with machetes stole two cars while the occupants slept.