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Queensland Makes Public Weapon Search Law Permanent

Queensland Police Minister Dan Purdie said the new law was one critical step closer to ensuring a safer community.
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Knives displayed after being confiscated in New York City on Nov. 18, 2014. John Moore/Getty Images
Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
6/12/2025|Updated: 6/12/2025
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Queensland has passed landmark legislation granting police officers permanent powers to search people for weapons in public spaces without a warrant.

The bill (pdf) was approved by the state parliament during a late-night sitting on June 11, permanently enshrining what was previously known as “Jack’s Law” into Queensland law.
Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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