New Laws Give Victorian Police Power to Search and Seize Knives Without a Warrant

Swords, flick knives, butterfly knives, doubled ended knives and push knives are among the weapons prohibited in Victoria.

Part of a collection of knives seized by police around transport hubs in the last six months is displayed at the Victoria Police Centre in Melbourne, Australia, on April 1, 2010. Julian Smith/AAP Image

Victorian police could be granted new powers to search and seize weapons without a warrant under new laws introduced to parliament by the Allan government.

The Terrorism (Community Protection) and Control of Weapons Amendment Bill 2024 was briefly discussed in the Legislative assembly on Nov. 26 and is set to return for further debate on Nov. 27.

Police Minister Anthony Carbines provided a brief explanation of the Bill to the parliament.