Victoria Rolls Out Machete Amnesty Before Ban Begins

Offenders face up to two years in jail or $47,000 fines.
Victoria Rolls Out Machete Amnesty Before Ban Begins
Machetes on display during an announcement at Victoria Police Headquarters in Melbourne, Australia on March 13, 2025. AAP Image/James Ross
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On the eve of Victoria’s total machete ban, Premier Jacinta Allan unveiled 40 secure disposal bins across the state, encouraging residents to surrender the weapons before the new laws take effect.

From Sept. 1, it will be a criminal offence to possess, sell, purchase, or carry a machete without valid authorisation. Offenders face up to two years’ jail or fines exceeding $47,000.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].