The Allan government’s interim ban on the sale of machetes has been brought forward to May 28 following a violent knife fight between rival gangs in Melbourne’s Northland Shopping Centre.
A broader ban on possession will follow on Sept. 1.
Victoria Brings Forward Ban on Machete Sales After Violent Knife Brawl
The measure comes under Commonwealth consumer law, which allows state ministers to impose temporary sales bans on dangerous goods.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan reacts during the budget lock up in Melbourne, Australia, on May 20, 2025. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
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