Australia NewsQueensland Government Fast Tracks Knife Ban for MinorsThe police commissioner revealed the ‘nature of offending has truly changed post-COVID.’SaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintHunting knifes are displayed at a film and television prop company in London, England, on Dec. 13, 2004. Ian Waldie/Getty ImagesMonica O’Shea2/12/2024|Updated: 2/12/20240:00X 1The Queensland state government will ban the sale of knives to minors and boost the penalty for carrying a knife unlawfully in public.The changes come amid pressure from the Opposition, the public and police to tackle the youth crime issue following recent incidents.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.